PCA - ARN Task Force

The PCA is diligently working with HARRPA and H4R on the ongoing classification and labeling assessment of rosin and rosin derivatives. We will continue to share information to our members as it becomes available.   

2024 November 14 Publication

In August 2023, ECHA published an Assessment of Regulatory Needs (ARN) document for Rosin and its derivatives. This ARN has subsequently led to a Harmonized Classification and Labelling (CLH) assessment on the substances by the Norwegian Environmental Protection Agency (the national Member State Competent Authority [MSCA] on REACH in Norway). Norway has registered its intentions to propose CLH for reprotox for 9 specific rosin and rosin derivative substances (8 managed by H4R Consortium). At the moment it is unclear what the basis is for the proposed CLH by Norway, especially since reprotox classification is not warranted based on the available scientific evidence on these substances.

PCA disagrees strongly with these proposed classifications, since, based on the available toxicological data, none of these substances raise any concern for reprotox hazard and therefore they do not meet the criteria for classification.

A formal PCA position paper is available, which provides the background necessary to understand the reasons for PCA’s position on this issue and is also intended to share some insights on the next possible steps. The paper can be downloaded here.

Note that PCA will update its stakeholders when significant developments occur and is willing to organize specific informative sessions to provide detailed information on any of the aspects of this case. For further inquiries, please reach out to office@pinechemicals.org.

As we continue to monitor this closely, we invite you to our joint PCA/H4R/HARRPA webinar on 27 May 2025 from 13h00 to 15h00 CEST/07h00- 09h00 EST, on the rosin and rosin derivatives CLH proposal for an update. The public consultation will launch in the coming weeks, so we believe this is the right time to update everyone and discuss opportunities to support the advocacy and media relations efforts during the limited 60-day public consultation phase.
 
Please follow this link to register for the upcoming webinar, and the details will be emailed to you directly.  We recommend you include any colleague involved with the procurement or sale of raw materials, regulatory staff, and the scientific team/toxicologists.

office@pinechemicals.org.

The PCA is preparing to host a webinar on this issue for all stakeholders. Once the date and time are established, emails will be sent with those details.

Note that PCA will update its stakeholders when significant developments occur and is willing to organize specific informative sessions to provide detailed information on any of the aspects of this case. For further inquiries, please reach out to office@pinechemicals.org.

The PCA is preparing to host a webinar on this issue for all stakeholders. Once the date and time are established, emails will be sent with those details.

Note that PCA will update its stakeholders when significant developments occur and is willing to organize specific informative sessions to provide detailed information on any of the aspects of this case. For further inquiries, please reach out to office@pinechemicals.org.

The PCA is preparing to host a webinar on this issue for all stakeholders. Once the date and time are established, emails will be sent with those details.