Halogen Restrictions under EU REACH, California Proposition 65, and EU RoHS

Question Posed:

Is Halogen restricted under EU REACH or any other regulations?

Answer Provided:

Yes, several halogenated compounds (notably flame retardants) are regulated under EU REACH, California Proposition 65, and two are regulated under EU RoHS.

Reference: https://www.chemsafetypro.com/Topics/EU/REACH_annex_xvii_REACH_restricted_substance_list.html

Reference: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list 

Reference: https://www.chemsafetypro.com/Topics/Restriction/EU_RoHS_2_EU_RoHS_Directive.html

***Article contents valid as of 2017-10-26