eu synthetic turf body disputes echa microplastics figures
Synthetic turf makers dispute microplastics data
Jun 29, 2020· Synthetic turf makers dispute microplastics data. Shahrzad Pourriahi. Brussels – Figures used to justify a proposed ban on the use of rubber infill in synthetic turf do not stand up to scrutiny, according to the EMEA Synthetic Turf Council ESTC. On 10 June, the European Chemical Agency’s Committee for Risk Assessment RAC recommended an EU ban on all ‘microplastics’
Microplastics ECHA
Sep 01, 2020· In January 2019, ECHA proposed a wide-ranging restriction on intentional uses of microplastics in products placed on the EU/EEA market to avoid or reduce their release to the environment. The proposal is estimated to reduce emissions by at least 70 % and prevent the release of 500 000 tonnes of microplastics over the 20-year period following...
EU will not ban artificial turf pitches but could impose
The European Union will not ban artificial turf pitches, at least yet, but the European Chemical Agency ECHA is looking at alternatives, as this material is an important source of microplastics.
How artificial turf microplastics restrictions could
What can artificial pitch owners do if a microplastics ban is adopted by the EU? Ultimately, it might be that no changes come into force. Yet, as we move towards a more environmentally aware future, we believe it’s best to prepare for the very real possibility that there will either be a complete ban or enforced containment measures, on microplastics in artificial turf.
ECHA calls for total ban on plastic infill
The European Chemicals Agency ECHA has published a proposal for a restriction on the use of micro plastics. If adopted, this would see all forms of rubber and plastic infills banned from use in synthetic turf
An EU ban on microplastics in cosmetic products and the
Nov 19, 2018· As an EU restriction on microplastics is being prepared by the ECHA, and expected to be published in January 2019, we can only speculate on the definition of microplastics. ECHA has adopted a working definition, reading ‘any polymer‐containing solid or semi‐solid particle having a size of 5 mm or less in at least one external dimension...
Microplastic debate: UEFA and DFB call for more
The Echa wants to submit results to the European Commission in spring 2020. The EU Commission had recently made it clear that there would be no work on a general ban on artificial turf pitches. It was a ban on the granules but other specifications are possible to minimize the harmful effects of microplastics, it said in a statement.
ECHA calls for total ban on plastic infill
The European Chemicals Agency ECHA has published a proposal for a restriction on the use of micro plastics. If adopted, this would see all forms of rubber and plastic infills banned from use in synthetic turf
EU authorities dismiss media claims they sought
Even though earlier media reports stated that the EU was about to introduce a legislation prohibiting the use of artificial turf on playing surfaces, The European Commission stated that the information was misleading. The authoritative body added that it was only focusing its work on health risks posed by some microplastics and looking into developing its sustainable substitutes.
LIFE TACKLE /// EU will not ban artificial turf pitches
Aug 20, 2019· The European Union will not ban artificial turf pitches, at least yet, but the European Chemical Agency ECHA is looking at alternatives, as this material is an important source of microplastics. “No such proposal is under preparation form the Commission,” EU’s executive spokesperson Natasha Bertaud said, denying media reports that the...
EuRIC AISBL Recycling: Bridging Circular Economy
granules from end-of-life tyres ELT used as infill in synthetic turf pitches. ECHA's restriction dossier 1 defines microplastics as solid-polymer-containing particles, to which additives or other substances may have been added, and where ≥ 1% w/w of particles have 1 dimensions 1 nm ≤ x ≤ 5
PDF Staff Report Proposed Definition of 'Microplastics
Jun 03, 2020· microplastics to products includes criterion for polymer origin under the term, “synthetic” COM 2017 . “Synthetic” is later removed from ECHA’s proposed definition
ANNEX XV REPORT Genan
controlled and needs to be addressed at a European Union EU level2. Based on its consideration, the Commission may request ECHA to prepare a REACH Annex XV dossier for restriction. ECHA has evaluated the risks to human health from substances found in recycled rubber granules that are used as an infill material in synthetic turf (e.g. used on
Homepage ECHA
A pilot project by ECHA’s Enforcement Forum examining imports of products into the EU has found that 23 % of inspected products were non-compliant with REACH and CLP. Some imports contained illegal amounts of hazardous substances that are restricted in the EU, while others had incorrect hazard labelling – which could compromise their safe...
www.SynTurf.org
No. 24]Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Fact Sheet Artificial/Synthetic Turf 9 September 2007. February 2016. No. 23] Mount Sinai’s Brief. March 2016. No. 22] The Rockwood Brief October 31, 2015. November 2015. No. 21] The SynTurf.org’s Brief: Eight Good Reasons Why Artificial Turf Is One Bad Idea Newton, Massachusetts, USA 30 January 2015. November 2015.
RAC backs restricting intentional uses of microplastics
In January 2019, ECHA proposed a wide-ranging restriction on intentional uses of microplastics in products placed on the EU/EEA market to avoid or reduce environmental pollution. Currently, the releases of intentionally added microplastics in the EU/EEA are estimated
Millions of adults, children and teenagers use artificial sports pitches and playgrounds globally. Pitches are artificial grass and bases may be made up of crumb rubber from recycled tires or new rubber and sand. Player injury on pitches was a major concern. Now, debates about health focus on possible exposure and uptake of chemicals within pitch and base materials.
HOW INDUSTRY PRESSURE LED THE EUROPEAN
microplastics. In this regard, the European Chemicals Agency ECHA was tasked by the Commission in 2018 with preparing a restriction proposal. The draft proposal is currently being assessed by the experts of the ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee RAC
HSAC view on the risk to the marine environment of
According to EU Regulation 1223/2009 article 2, 1.a, a cosmetic product is ‘any substance or mixture intended to be placed in contact with the external parts of the human body epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs or with the teeth
Frontiers | The Role of Legislation, Regulatory
Jul 24, 2020· Soon, other states and counties approved legislation specifically aimed at phasing-out and/or completely eliminating synthetic microplastics, including the counties of Albany, Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Suffolk, in the state of New York, and the states of Maryland, Indiana, Colorado, New Jersey, and Wisconsin Xanthos and Walker, 2017.
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