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CETS calls for coordinated participation in the SEAC consultation on the Cr(VI) restriction (updated 2026.06.17)

Posted on June 16, 2026June 17, 2026 by CETSEU

A decisive moment for the future regulatory framework of surface treatment in Europe The European regulatory process regarding the restriction of certain substances containing chromium(VI) has entered a crucial phase. The consultation on the SEAC draft opinion will open tomorrow, June 17, 2026, and will remain open for 60 days, until August 17, 2026. This phase represents an important opportun...
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Building Visibility Across the European Surface Treatment Community

Posted on May 28, 2026June 17, 2026 by CETSEU

CETS is strengthening its communication and visibility across the European surface treatment community. A key step is the activation of the official CETS LinkedIn page, which is becoming a dedicated channel to share updates, regulatory developments and sector messages with members, institutions, partner organisations and stakeholders across Europe. In parallel, CETS is working on the update...
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CETS and ECHA in exchange on chromium trioxide

Posted on November 28, 2023June 17, 2026 by CETSEU

Dr. Markus Dahlhaus (FGK), Dr. Malte Zimmer (CETS) & Jaakko Kapanen (CETS) On November 13, 2023, representatives of CETS visited ECHA in Helsinki. The reason was the EU Commission's recent mandate to ECHA to develop restriction options for chromium trioxide. The aim is to transfer the substance from Annex 14 of REACH (substances subject to authorization) to Annex 17 (restricted substances)...
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Europe makes a decision on Chromium trioxide (CrO3) authorization.

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 by CETSEU

In May 2015, the CTACsub consortium applied for an application for authorization for 6 different applications of CrO3. The European Commission has made a decision on December 18, 2020. In this article, you will find the links for a webinar from CTACsub called 'CTACSUB AUTHORISATION OF CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE (CrO3): HOW TO COMPLY AN OVERVIEW FOR DOWNSTREAM USERS' with more information. Click he...
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