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HSE publications WC 08 Jan

HSE have published their latest bulletins: CLP 11 January: Updating the status of Great Britain mandatory classification and labelling (GB MCL) entries in the GB MCL list HSE, as the GB CLP Agency, is proposing to update the status of GB MCL list entries for 90 substances included in the GB MCL list from the 14th and 15th Adaptations to…

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EU proposed position on intellectual property of genetic resources and traditional knowledge with genetic resources

A recommendation is put forth for Council Decision authorizing the initiation of negotiations on an international legal instrument regarding intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources. The proposal provides an explanatory memorandum that outlines the context, legal elements, and Union competence for the recommendation.

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Implementation of Reese’s Law enforces safety standard for coin cell batteries and Consumer Products

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a notice for Proposed Rulemaking for Safety Rule 16 CFR part 1263 in early 2023. This rule focuses on safety standards and notification requirements for button cell and coin batteries in various consumer products. The CPSC have incorporated UL 4200A into this standard.

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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste update

The Trialogue between the EU Commission, EU Parliament and EU Council regarding the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste is ongoing. The EU packaging trade body, Europen have shared a presentation on the difference in position between the EU Parliament and the EU Council.

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ECHA weekly update (WC 08 Jan)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (10 January). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer provide a link to the updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. Our scientific committees meet in February-March 2024 Our committees and Enforcement Forum…

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Guidance for the identification and designation of substances in REACH and CLP

ECHA have updated guidance for identification and naming of substances under REACH and CLP. This guidance reflects the updated information requirements of REACH annexes and helps manufacturers meet their legal obligations.

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Update on EU RoHS Pack 27 questionnaire consultations

MedTech Europe recently sent a letter to the Commission and the Consultant BIOIS on the RoHS Pack 27 Annex III lead exemption consultations (launched by the Consultant in Q4 2023). DG Environment responded to MTE’s arguments and noted that “Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) under category 8 ‘medical devices’ is often not comparable with EEE from other categories. As you…

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MHRA publishes a new MedTech roadmap

The MHRA have published a roadmap towards the future regulatory framework for medical devices. This sets out the relevant timelines into 2025. The roadmap intends to deliver greater international harmonisation, with more patient-centred, proportionate requirements for medical devices which are responsive to technological advances. According to the timelines, MHRA intends to run stakeholder discussions on the future core regulations during the…

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HSE publications WC 01 Jan

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 03 January: Live online workshop: biocides disinfectants efficacy (22 and 23 January 2024) This workshop will take place over 2 half-days and will develop an understanding of the regulatory approach to efficacy assessment of disinfectant products (Main Group 1) under the GB Biocidal Products Regulations (GB BPR). It will provide a general…

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Plastics Today webinar: Recycled PET and the Right Way to Integrate it into Your Packaging

Plastics Today team are hosted a webinar on How Demand for Recycled PET is Growing Globally, and the Right Way to Integrate it into Your Packaging on 24 January, 11am ET. The webinar includes discussions on: The definition of recycled PET and the growing categories of applications it’s ideal for Global and regional trends driving the increasing adoption of recycled…

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