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EU Harmonised Classification and Labelling for Silver

Ahead of this week’s meetings of the REACH and CLP Competent Authorities (CARACAL) 24-26 January, the European Commission made available its draft delegated act on the proposed Silver metal classification. The key elements for us from this proposal on Silver metal are summarized as follows: Silver massive: Repro. 2 Silver powder: Repro. 2 Silver nano: Repro. 2 This is a…

adminJanuary 31, 2024

EU proposal to address prevention of emissions of microplastics

There have been legislative developments regarding the European Commission’s proposal on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. The ENVI draft report prepared by MEP Joao Albuquerque was finalised in December and includes the following key changes vis-à-vis the Commission’s proposal: Extending the definition of microplastics to also include powders, flakes, and dust. Reducing the threshold of when the…

adminJanuary 24, 2024

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Potential inclusion of Lead in REACH Annex XIV

The EU have proposed to add Lead to the EU REACH Annex XIV Substances subject to authorization. Background: In 2022, ECHA launched a public consultation on whether Lead should be included in the REACH Authorisation list. MedTech Europe submitted its feedback advising against such a listing, mainly because most of the uses are already covered under RoHS (exemptions) and the…

adminJanuary 24, 2024

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ECHA weekly update (WC 15 Jan)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (17 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 Executive Director welcomes you to the Shaping Tomorrow Conference Watch the…

adminJanuary 24, 2024

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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…

adminJanuary 17, 2024

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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.

adminJanuary 10, 2024

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…

adminJanuary 9, 2024

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ECHA: Call for evidence Cr VI restriction

ECHA launched a call for evidence on the upcoming REACH restriction of two hexavalent chromium substances (Cr VI): Chromium trioxide Chromic and Dichromic acids Although, the call for evidence mostly concerns Worker Exposure limits, we kindly ask members to indicate by 11 January 2024 if the substances in questions are of relevance and if there is an interest to contribute…

adminJanuary 3, 2024

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ECHA weekly update (WC 18 Dec)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (20 December). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. Trade in products containing benzene increased EU imports of hazardous chemicals The reported volume of…

adminJanuary 3, 2024

EU Council Agrees on Proposal to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers

On 20 December, the European Council announced that they have reached an agreement on a proposal to regulate ESG ratings providers, bringing the providers under the authorization of European markets regulator ESMA, with new rules to increase transparency into the methodologies and models used by the providers, and to address the risk of conflicts of interest. In early 2021, ESMA…

adminJanuary 3, 2024