Announcement for termination of use on chemSHERPA data entry support tools [Ver.2.03.00]　and the schedule of releasing next revision [Ver.2.03.10]

Some risks of troubles during communicating information about declarable substances have been found in the latest chemSHERPA data entry support tools [Ver.2.03.00]　due to adding entry75 by updated REACH Annex XVII Restriction substances (EU) 2020/2081. In order to solve this problem, we are going to release revised tools urgently.  Therefore, we ask you to terminate to use chemSHERPA data entry support tools [Ver.2.03.00].  We sincerely apologize for your inconveniences.

Entry75 of REACH Annex XVII Restriction substances (EU) 2020/2081 is only for tattoo inks or permanent make-up and regulates several chemicals includes metals and pigments *) .  However, purpose of regulation is limited only for tattoo inks or permanent make-up. These chemicals are used widely for regular products.  We are concerning to make a lot of confusion if the latest chemSHERPA data entry support tools [Ver.2.03.00]　are used continuously.

We decided to waive the application of entry 75 at this time and we keep to consider how to apply entry 75 properly until the next regular revision of tools.

Therefore, please terminate to use the latest chemSHERPA data entry support tools [Ver.2.03.00] and wait for urgent version of tools [Ver.2.03.10].

If the product does not contain substances related entry 75, there is no concern about it.

*) Regulated chemicals by Entry 75_Ver2.03.00.pdf

Release date for urgent version of data entry support tools [Ver.2.03.10]:         at the end of March