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Bewesc.ozs i. \ EUROPEANCOMMISSION |= CEuXrVaReOENMEcNTaDoRdEGoCrTeOnmGRArToyEwGENERAL Meeting with CEFIC -- 24 November 2022, 11:00 -12:00 ji DG ENV:AurelCiobanu-(DDiorerctdoreB)a, DGGROW:KristinSchreiber(DirectorF), Unit B2) UnitFI) Eollowup:itwasagreedbetweenCefic,DGENVandDG GROW tocontinuethediscussionson12 Januarytocontinueexchangeson MAF. polymersandalignmentofMemberState / EUpriorities and18. January2023onotherkeyissues. - CEFIC: highlightedtheimportanceofSMES andcompetitivenessinthecontextoftheREACH. revision.Asthe Commission'spreferredoptionsarenotknownyet, thereis alotof certaintyfor industry stakeholders. Thequestion ishowtheREACHrevisioncansupportcompetitivenessand innovation.SMESwillneed helpandassistance,e.g. fortheimplementationofSafeandSustainable - CbEyFDIeCsiaglns(orSeSmbiDn)d.eSdSobfDtshheoluolndgbpersoedeucntacsyccleofomrcphemliceatlsmo:rieetguunsluaattlolrayyatcratkieyosn1.0-15yearsfromstep. one10thefinalproductionofnewchemicals. This impliesthatcompanies needtoplanand predictability iskey.Therefore,itisimportantthatcompaniesknowwhichsubstanceswillbetackled - IunndseurmtmhaerRyE,ACCEHFRIeCvicsaliloend.for transparency andclarity oftheREACHRevisionthatshouldbe demystifed.focusingonthe importantissics,ensuringconsistencyacrosspolicy areas,and providing enoughtimetodevelop altematives. Theyalsostressedthe importanceofincreasingenforcementand ensuringmoreefficientprocesses.2,. forauthorisations. DGENVagreedontheneedforsimplificationandontheneedtobemoretransparentintheREACH. revisionprocess.DGGROWnotedtheimportanceofgivingpredictability alsoviathescopeofGRA. Generic Risk management Approach (GRA) - CEFIC noted that there is a clear link between CLP and GRA. The most important thing is to set clear priorities in a work plan and that EU and Member State transition pathways should be aligned. They also highlighted that, according to their study, the largest impacts of GRA would be from restricting professional uses (60% of impacts). GRA restrictions of professional uses would affect construction chemicals, paints, adhesives, sealants with large volumes. In relation to workers' protection, CEFIC also stressed that the interface between OSH and REACH should be improved. CEFIC also emphasized. - DG GROW explained that the GRA priorities will be set in a work plan, with a similar process as for the restrictions roadmap. A first discussion on a working paper for GRA prioritization in CARACAL could take place already in March 2023 (TBC). There is a common interest to have clarity ASAP, nonetheless it seems clear that ED and PBT substances are a priority. Authorisation - CEFIC noted that it is clear that the authorization system applicant by applicant does not work and there is a need to simplify the procedures. It was suggested to first identify which uses are an issue, and then check what is the best regulatory tool. Registration of polymers - CEFIC explained that, in their view, the registration of polymers needs to be different as these are different materials. It is estimated that there are 150,000 polymers from chemical manufacturers only, plus there are more produced by downstream users. They stressed the importance of a first notification step and of registration in groups. - DG ENV clarified that not every detail will be fixed in the legislative proposal for the REACH revision, e.g. it is too early to develop data requirements. The aim of the notification step is to gather enough information to develop grouping criteria. Mixture Assessment Factor (MAF) - CEFIC expects that MAF will have an impact on the market, and on the availability of chemicals, and suggested to have a review clause to ensure that evolving scientific evidence is taken into account.