欧盟通过化学品风险评估简化方案

Core Points - The European Council has officially passed a legislative proposal aimed at simplifying the chemical risk assessment process within the EU [1] - The "One Substance, One Assessment" (OSOA) package is designed to enhance the protection of human health and the environment, reducing the time from identifying potential risks to taking necessary regulatory actions [1] - The proposal will cover substances related to medical devices, toys, food, pesticides, and biocides [1] Legislative Framework - The OSOA package includes three legislative documents: a regulation to establish a general data platform for chemicals, and two regulations/directives aimed at strengthening cooperation among EU chemical agencies, including the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) [1] - A new general data platform will be operated by ECHA, integrating existing data from over 70 EU legislations, serving as a "one-stop" information center for chemical data [1] - The platform will also include a database of safer alternatives for high concern chemicals, promoting the transition to safer and more sustainable substances [1] Implementation Timeline - The voting on November 13 marks the completion of the legislative process, with the three documents set to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will come into effect 20 days after publication [1]