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Poison centre notifications are more than just a regulatory requirement – an example of how a detailed notification helps in the real world
7 Apr 2021

Poison centre notifications are more than just a regulatory requirement – an example of how a detailed notification helps in the real world

When a product not meant for human consumption was swallowed by an end user, detailed poison centre notification of this product helped protect the end user’s safety and the company's reputation.  Read more
NCEC launches Hazmat Academy providing vital hazmat training solutions
4 Mar 2021

NCEC launches Hazmat Academy providing vital hazmat training solutions

NCEC has launched a hazardous materials (hazmat) training solution – Hazmat Academy – which provides off-the-shelf and bespoke training, delivered either in person, via distance learning or a combination of both. Read more
Why should a trained chemical expert answer your emergency incident call?
25 Feb 2021

Why should a trained chemical expert answer your emergency incident call?

When a chemical incident occurs, an organisation’s people, assets, reputation and bottom line are at risk. At such a time, is it enough to have an in-house employee reading from a safety data sheet (SDS) to find out what to do? Read more
Cancellation of Hazmat 2021
5 Feb 2021

Cancellation of Hazmat 2021

With the continuing situation regarding COVID-19 – and with the health and safety of our delegates, speakers, exhibitors, and NCEC and venue staff being our top priority – we have taken the decision to cancel Hazmat 2021.  Read more
REACH Annex II updates came into force in January 2021
6 Jan 2021

REACH Annex II updates came into force in January 2021

The UK will not be adopting amendment (EU) 2020/878 to Annex II after 31 December 2020. This means that current SDSs will not be compliant for UK REACH and EU REACH. Find out what businesses must do to remain compliant. Read more
NCEC can support organisations to comply with European poison centre requirements
4 Jan 2021

NCEC can support organisations to comply with European poison centre requirements

Find out how NCEC can support organisations to comply with European poison centre requirements. Read more
NCEC Newsletter – December 2020
23 Dec 2020

NCEC Newsletter – December 2020

In this edition, we're highlighting how you can remain REACH and poison centre compliant and continue preparing for Brexit after 31 December. We also look at the importance of testing your emergency response provider and the importance of recovery and rehabilitation in the face of COVID-19. Read more
NCEC led peer-reviewed paper captures the latest developments in environmental persistence assessment of chemicals
15 Dec 2020

NCEC led peer-reviewed paper captures the latest developments in environmental persistence assessment of chemicals

Persistence assessment is highly complex, technically challenging and poorly predictable, and yet the outcomes of these assessments can make or break a product. This paper provides an exemplary case study of persistence assessments under European regulatory frameworks. Read more
Annex VIII second amendment – workability solutions
1 Dec 2020

Annex VIII second amendment – workability solutions

The purpose of this article is to provide clarity on the solutions provided by the second amendment to Annex VIII of CLP for concerns raised by construction, paints and petroleum industries. Read more
NCEC Newsletter – October 2020
2 Oct 2020

NCEC Newsletter – October 2020

In this edition, we're taking a look at Brexit and its impact on REACH and poison centres, updates to REACH Annex II and to Member States accepting harmonised poison centre notifications and what the SCIP database means for businesses. We also discuss the resources we can offer your organisation to maintain resilience in the face of COVID-19. Read more
Poison centres Annex VIII August and September 2020 round-up
30 Sep 2020

Poison centres Annex VIII August and September 2020 round-up

Find out which Member States are ready to accept poison centre notifications through ECHA's harmonised portal. Read more
Defra updates guidance on how to comply with REACH chemical regulations from 1 January 2021
8 Sep 2020

Defra updates guidance on how to comply with REACH chemical regulations from 1 January 2021

Anyone making, selling or distributing chemicals in the UK and the EU needs to follow UK REACH and EU REACH rules from 1 Jan 2021. Read DEFRA's full announcement here. Read more