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Update on Green Claims Directive and Waste Framework Directive

The EU Green Claims Directive and the Waste Framework Directive are currently going through the trialogue process. Green Claims Directive On 14 February, the ENVI and IMCO Committees of the European Parliament met to vote on their draft joint ENVI/IMCO Report on the Commission proposal for a Green Claims Directive. The vote on the Report passed, with 85 MEPs in…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 12 Feb)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (14 February). 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 new guidance paves way for better protection of bees from biocides…

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Impact of EU batteries regulation on UK medical/IVD device manufacturers

Med-Tech Innovation have published an article explaining how the new EU Batteries regulation may affect UK medical device manufacturers: In July 2023, the EU adopted the hotly anticipated Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries (Batteries Regulation). The Regulation, which replaces the former Batteries Directive, marks a step change towards achieving the EU’s climate neutrality goal by 2050. Batteries…

adminFebruary 14, 2024

EU RoHS exemption pack timelines

MedTech Europe have kindly provided EU RoHS exemption pack timelines. Packs 22 & 27 These Packs include: Annex III lead exemptions: 6(a) series*, 6(b) series*, 6(c)*, 7(a)*, 7(c)-I*, 7(c)-II*, 13(a), 13(b), 15, 18(b), 34, 42, 44 Annex III cadmium exemptions: 8(b), 13(b) Annex IV lead exemptions: 1(a), 1(b), 1(c), 4, 10 Annex IV cadmium exemption: 9 Annex IV DEHP exemption:…

adminFebruary 14, 2024

EU REACH 12th draft recommendations for substances to be added to Annex XIV (Authorisation)

ECHA have launched a consultation on its 12th draft recommendation of substances to be added to the REACH authorisation list (Annex XIV). Currently, the substances included in the draft recommendation are: Melamine (EC-No.: 203-615-4; CAS: 108-78-1) Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (TBPH) (EC-No: n/a; CAS: n/a) S-(tricyclodeca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 05 Feb)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (07 February). 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. Get to know the speakers of our Shaping Tomorrow Conference We are…

adminFebruary 14, 2024

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ECHA weekly update (WC 29 Jan)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (31 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. ECHA launches new chemicals database ECHA CHEM is our new solution for publishing…

adminFebruary 7, 2024

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ECHA weekly update (WC 22 Jan)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (24 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. ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List The Candidate List of…

adminJanuary 31, 2024

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EU Harmonised Classification and Labelling update

The EC have adopted updated Harmonised classification and labelling – adding 28 and revising 24 entries under EU CLP. The scientific assessment for these substances was done in collaboration between ECHA, its Committee for Risk Assessment and Member State authorities for decision-making at the Commission. This impacts, Chemicals labelling, packaging, SDS and potentially triggers actions under EU CMR (Carcinogen, Mutagen,…

adminJanuary 31, 2024

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ECHA calls for evidence for proposal to ban UV-328

UV stabilisers commonly found in plastics are: UV-328 (EC: 247-384-8; CAS: 25973-55-1), UV-327 (EC: 223-383-8; CAS: 3864-99-1), UV-350 (EC: 253-037-1; CAS: 36437-37-3), UV-320 (EC: 223-346-6; CAS: 3846-71-7) ) After its inclusion into Annex A to the Stockholm Convention, ECHA opened a call for comments and evidence for UV-328. This consultation closed on 18 August 2023. ECHA published its screening report…

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