Chemical use maps now available for 6 industry sectors

The use map conceptis developed to improve the quality of the information on use and conditions of use communicated up the supply chain and the efficiency of this communication process.

Use maps are typically generated by downstream user sector organisations by collecting information on the uses and the conditions of use of chemicals in their sector in a harmonised and structured way. For this purpose, the “use map package” was developed under the CSR/ES Roadmap. Sectors create use maps by making use of the templates from the use map package for the information needed to carry out exposure assessments such as the use description and the conditions of uses. Registrants use available use maps developed by the downstream user sectors to prepare their chemical safety assessments under REACH that reflect relevant and realistic information on uses and conditions of use.

The use maps for developed by the following sectors are now available on ECHA website:

• AISE - International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products
• Cosmetics Europe
• EFCC European Federation for Construction Chemicals
• ECPA European Crop Protection Association
• FEICA Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry
• I&P Europe

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