Chromium VI compounds used in surface treatment and as anti-corrosion and reaction stabilising agent

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)has launched a public consultation on Chromium VI compounds used in surface treatment and as anti-corrosion and reaction stabilising agent.

The formal public consultation period for this substance is over. However, if you have a potential alternative, you can find the list of applicants/authorisation holders from our current consultations page, or you can browse for previous consultations. We also recommend checking our list of downstream uses covered by granted authorisations where you can find potential candidates for alternatives.

More about the applications for authorisation process

About public consultations on alternatives in applications for authorisation

The purpose of public consultations is to gather additional relevant and meaningful information on possible alternatives for the uses applied for. It offers the opportunity for public engagement in the regulatory process.

The information submitted will be taken into account in the development of the opinion for the relevant applications for authorisation by ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC).

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Chromium VI compounds used in surface treatment and as anti-corrosion and reaction stabilising agent.