ECHA Launches IUCLID v8.13.2: Enhancing User Experience and Functionality

On 11 November 2024, the European Union Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the release of a new service version for the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID). This most recent version, IUCLID v8.13.2, focuses on resolving important issues and making substantial improvements to the user experience and functionality.

Key Improvements in IUCLID v8.13.2

• The document comparison feature has been restored for easier document inspection and analysis. Text wrapping for large strings has been optimised, which improves readability and user experience.

• Enhanced date-picker control and full-screen mode for rich text fields simplify data entry.

• The process of creating a dossier is simplified by the automatic selection of legal entities in dossier headers.

• More flexibility in data management is offered by the option to rearrange records in multi-reference fields.

Technical Upgrades in IUCLID v8.13.2

• Java upgrade

• Unified authentication mechanism

Enhanced User Group Features

• Improved report formats and validation rules.

• Extended labelling calculator for non-GHS hazard statements (EU CLP). A revised PCN report and an extended labelling calculator.

• A new report on analytical methodologies (EU PPP) has been released. Improved quality criteria, a new report on analytical techniques and better component filtering.

• Improved quality standards for applications involving active substances (EU BPR). New set of quality standards for applications involving active substances.

Impact of IUCLID v8.13.2 on Users

IUCLID v8.13.2 seeks to improve chemical information management and regulatory compliance for users across sectors by addressing major issues and delivering valuable innovations.

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