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European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

SCHEER call for information on phthalates in medical devices – deadline 17 July European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveEuropean Commission Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

SCHEER call for information on phthalates in medical devices – deadline 17 July

The Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) has received a request for updating the guidelines on the benefit-risk assessment of the presence of phthalates in certain medical device covering phthalates which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction (CMR) or have endocrine-disrupting properties. To ensure all relevant scientific information is available to the Scientific Committee for its assessment,…
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ECHA weekly update (WC 1 May) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveUpcoming Events Environmental NewsletterUpcoming Events Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 1 May)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (3 May). 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.   Info session on PFAS restriction proposal: first Q&As now online The first batch of questions…
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RoHS use information requested – deadline 26 May European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveIndustry newsletters Environmental NewsletterIndustry Newsletters Environmental Newsletter ArchiveIndustry Newsletters Regulatory Affairs NewsletterIndustry Newsletters Regulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Environmental NewsletterUK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

RoHS use information requested – deadline 26 May

Recently, BIVDA joined the Joint Trade Association, a collective of Trade Associations in the electronic space. This is in response to ongoing pressure with UK RoHS and the new fee associated with submitting applications of exemption under UK RoHS. We hope that by working with JTA, we will be able to support the BIVDA membership in submitting, or collating, UK…
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ECHA weekly update (WC 24 Apr) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveUpcoming Events Environmental NewsletterUpcoming Events Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 24 Apr)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (26 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 provides advice on new hazard classes for substances and mixtures Three new hazard classes…
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Feedback request 10 May: RoHS mercury lamps European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveMedTech Europe Updates Environmental NewsletterMedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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 European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveMedTech Europe Updates Environmental NewsletterMedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveUpcoming Events Environmental NewsletterUpcoming Events Environmental Newsletter Archive

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…
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ECHA has proposed to include glutaral under REACH European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveMedTech Europe Updates Environmental NewsletterMedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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…
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ECHA has proposed to include lead metal under REACH European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter ArchiveMedTech Europe Updates Environmental NewsletterMedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental NewsletterEuropean Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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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