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ECHA Launches Consultation on Microplastics Reporting under REACH

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December 2024
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Participate in ECHA's consultation on microplastics reporting under REACH. Submit your input by 20 January 2025 to shape regulations for synthetic polymer microparticles.
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ECHA has opened a consultation to refine microplastics reporting requirements under the REACH Regulation. Running from 18 December 2024 to 20 January 2025, the consultation seeks input from manufacturers, suppliers, and stakeholders on implementing these environmental safeguards effectively.

What is the purpose of ECHA's consultation on synthetic polymer microparticles?

The consultation aims to gather stakeholder feedback on implementing reporting requirements for synthetic polymer microparticles (SPM) under the REACH Regulation. This input will ensure the measures are practical and support improved environmental risk management for exempted uses.

How can stakeholders contribute to the ECHA consultation on synthetic polymer microparticles?

Stakeholders, including manufacturers, suppliers, NGOs, and other affected parties, can submit their input through ECHA’s consultation portal. The consultation runs from 18 December 2024 to 20 January 2025.

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened a consultation on implementing reporting requirements for microplastics under the REACH Regulation. Starting on 18 December 2024, stakeholders are invited to provide input until 20 January 2025. The initiative targets improving transparency and risk management for synthetic polymer microparticles (SPM) exempted from the market prohibition.

What are the Microplastics Reporting Requirements?

The reporting requirements stem from Entry 78 of Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation, established by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055. This regulation mandates annual reporting of estimated environmental emissions from derogated uses of synthetic polymer microparticles (SPM). Affected parties include manufacturers, downstream users, and suppliers introducing these substances to consumer or professional markets​​.

Targeted Uses and Exemptions

SPM uses subject to reporting include industrial applications, medicinal products, food additives, and diagnostic devices. Exemptions apply when technical measures prevent environmental release or when polymers are permanently incorporated into solid matrices​.

Implementation Timeline and Process

Starting in 2026, manufacturers and industrial users must report emissions from plastic feedstock use. By 2027, reporting expands to other SPM-related uses. The process involves submitting data via IUCLID, with emissions quantified per use and reported annually through the REACH-IT platform​​.

Why the Consultation Matters

ECHA seeks feedback to ensure the feasibility and practicality of its proposals for affected industries. The information collected will guide enforcement, monitor regulatory impact, and refine risk management strategies​​.

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