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Feedback request 10 May: RoHS mercury lamps

MedTech Europe have previously requested information on mercury lamps used in the medical device and IVD sectors. It was noted previously that under RoHS exemption 1(f)-II and 2(b)4-I for neonatal jaundice treatment, we have no uses of mercury lamps in these exemptions. Further information has been requested by LightingEurope as to the reason for this, primarily whether this is due…

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Derogations proposed for D4/D5/D6

The restriction proposal for D4/D5/D6 is expected to be discussed within REACH Committees in June 2023. ECHA has proposed derogations for medical technologies, including for certain uses or increased allowable concentrations: Dental impression materials Medical devices for scar and wound management, and stoma care More information can be found on the Silicones Europe website. This information was kindly provided…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 17 Apr)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (12 April). 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. Watch our webinar on ECHA's new public data availability system The recording and presentations from our…

adminApril 21, 2023

ECHA has proposed to include glutaral under REACH

ECHA has proposed to include lead metal under REACH Annex XIV. This proposal excludes the use of glutaral in laboratory reagents in scientific research and development, use in medical devices, and formulation in biocidal products. Members are requested to review the proposal and inform Ashleigh (ashleigh@bivda.org.uk) by 26 April or any concerns affecting your organisation from this proposal. This…

adminApril 14, 2023

ECHA has proposed to include lead metal under REACH

ECHA has proposed to include lead metal under REACH Annex XIV. A few examples of the uses in scope of the proposed Authorisation are: batteries, ammunition, cables, vehicles, machinery, electronics, radiation shielding, sanitary, construction, art and musical instruments. Members are requested to review the proposal and inform Ashleigh (ashleigh@bivda.org.uk) by 26 April if there are any uses that would fall…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 10 Apr)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (12 April). 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. ECHA recommends eight substances for REACH authorisation To protect workers and the environment, we recommend that…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 3 Apr)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (5 April). 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. Watch our online info session on PFAS restriction proposal Learn about the proposal prepared by Germany,…

adminApril 6, 2023

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ECHA weekly update (WC 27 Mar)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (29 March). 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. ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee backs PFAS ban in firefighting foams Our Committee for Risk Assessment…

adminApril 3, 2023

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European Commission consultation on Directive to promote the repair of goods

The European Commission have launched a public consultation on their proposal for a Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods. This consultation is open until 22 May. This initiative promotes a more sustainable use of goods throughout their useful life. It will encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices by providing incentives and tools to use goods for…

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European Chemicals Agency weekly update (WC 20 Mar)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (22 March). ECHA seeks input on proposed PFAS restriction (deadline 25 September) Stakeholders invited to comment on the draft opinions of the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) concerning restriction proposals for (15 May): per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fire-fighting foams (EC -, CAS -). N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP) (EC -, CAS -).…

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