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Europen – PPWR briefing

Update from EU Packaging trade association EUROPEN on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Note that MedTech Europe advocacy has managed to get IVDs a time limited derogation for contact sensitive packaging regarding minimum recycled content. Find out more here.

Ben KempOctober 16, 2024

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Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 as regards provisions relating to the date of application

EU legislative proposal, regarding the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 – this impacts products that contain, have been fed with or have been made using relevant commodities, namely cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood. In particular, it aims to ensure that those commodities and relevant products are placed or made available on the Union…

Ben KempOctober 9, 2024

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Get Prepared for the 2025 EU PCN Inspections

Finished IVDs are exempt from Poison Center Notifications, and the requirements for products to have a Unique Formular Identification, however research Use Only and Vet Use products which are not IVDs are in scope: Background Article 45 of CLP requires importers and downstream users to notify hazardous mixtures to the appointed bodies (i.e. poison centers) using the harmonized format (Annex…

Ben KempOctober 1, 2024

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Commission adopts EU-wide restriction on PFAS subgroup

On 19 September 2024, the European Commission adopted a restriction on undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related substances. This restriction will start applying from 10 April 2026 onwards. PFHxA may be used in various consumer products, including clothing, footwear and cosmetics. These substances are very persistent in the environment and can contaminate soil, drinking water and seas. The restriction…

Ben KempOctober 1, 2024

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New EU Standard: Batteries

This following has been adopted as a European standard. EN IEC 61960-4:2024 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 4: Coin secondary lithium cells, and batteries made from them (publication date=2024-09-13).

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

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F-Gases – new certification requirements for solvents

Please share feedback by 4 October EOB to the F-Gases public consultation below. F-Gases – new certification requirements for solvents (link) Objective: Given that the new Regulation establishes new types of solvents for which certification of persons is required, it is necessary to repeal and replace the current Implementing Regulation to introduce minimum certification requirements for these new types of…

Ben KempSeptember 24, 2024

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EU Deforestation Regulation

The EU Deforestation Regulation requires companies to carry out supply chain due diligence for materials sourced from trees to ensure that it’s not contributing to global deforestation. Find out more here.

Ben KempSeptember 4, 2024

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EU F Gas regulation

An update regarding the EU F Gas regulations that apply in the EU and in Northern Ireland. F gases are fluorinated gases used as refrigerants, in heat pumps, air conditioning, but also covers anaesthetics, all of which are significant greenhouse gases much more potent than carbon dioxide. In the revised EU regulation, some categories of devices that use/contain F Gases…

Ben KempAugust 28, 2024

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ECHA gets a role supporting the Industrial Emissions Directive

The revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) regulates emissions from industrial installations and includes new tasks for the European Chemicals Agency. Using the information from its databases, ECHA provides lists of hazardous substances that are potentially used in the relevant industry sectors, extracts substance-related information, characterises uses of those substances by sector and provides expert support on chemicals management. ECHA will…

Ben KempAugust 21, 2024

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EU Commission publishes sustainability FAQs

The European Commission has published FAQs for the: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Frequently asked questions on the implementation of the EU corporate sustainability reporting rules - European Commission (europa.eu) And Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive 7a3e9980-5fda-4760-8f25-bc5571806033_en (europa.eu)

Ben KempAugust 14, 2024