Press Release: ECHA initiates a six-month public consultation on the proposed restriction of 1,4-dichlorobenzene in air fresheners and toilet blocks

At the request of the European Commission, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), in June 2012, submitted a report proposing a restriction on the placing on the market and use of 1,4-dichlorobenzene-based air fresheners and toilet blocks. These products are mainly used to deodorise public and domestic toilets.

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ECHA: News: ECHA/NA/13/12 (12.03.13): SEAC concludes on scientific opinions for two restriction proposals http://echa.europa.eu/view-article/-/journal_content/title/seac-concludes-on-scientific-opinions-for-two-restriction-proposa-1

ECHA: News Alert: ECHA/NA/13/21 (12.06.13): SEAC concludes its scientific opinion for a restriction proposal on 1,4-dichlorobenzene in air fresheners and toilet blocks http://echa.europa.eu/view-article/-/journal_content/title/seac-concludes-its-scientific-opinion-for-a-restriction-proposal-on-1-4-dichlorobenzene-in-air-fresheners-and-toilet-blocks

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