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ECHA weekly update (WC 25 Mar) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 25 Mar)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (27 March). 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. Enforcement authorities will check poison centre notifications In its March meeting, our…

adminMarch 27, 2024

ECHA weekly update (WC 18 Mar) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 18 Mar)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (20 March). 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. European authorities will work together to improve risk management of chemicals Our…

adminMarch 21, 2024

EU fails to approve New Environmental, Human Rights Sustainability Due Diligence Law European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

EU fails to approve New Environmental, Human Rights Sustainability Due Diligence Law

The EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement on the EU’s proposed corporate sustainability due diligence directive (CSDDD), outlining rules for companies requiring large businesses to assess and address adverse human rights and environmental impacts in their value chains. The agreement follows the release of a proposed CSDDD directive by the European Commission in February 2022, and sets out obligations for…

adminMarch 6, 2024

ECHA recent substance developments European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA recent substance developments

Based on the weekly ECHA updates, the recent substance developments include: REACH: Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (Diglyme): ECHA published a screening report to assess whether the use of this substance in articles should be restricted. creosote and creosote related substances: ECHA published the compiled opinion of RAC and SEAC on the restriction proposal for this substance. Stilbenesulfonic acid ditriazine dyes: ECHA published…

adminMarch 6, 2024

EU Lawmakers Approve Penalties Including Imprisonment, Fines for Environmental Crimes European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

EU Lawmakers Approve Penalties Including Imprisonment, Fines for Environmental Crimes

The European Parliament have adopted new rules on environmental crimes and related sanctions. These rules are aimed at strengthening ecosystem protection, including expanding the list of criminal environmental offences, and harmonized sanctions including fines and imprisonment. The new directive will proceed to enter into force, with EU member states given two years to integrate the rules into their national systems.…

adminMarch 6, 2024

ECHA weekly update (WC 26 Feb) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 26 Feb)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (28 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. Today: Join our Shaping Tomorrow Conference online Our conference is ongoing and…

adminFebruary 28, 2024

New F-Gas Regulation published in the Official Journal of EU European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

New F-Gas Regulation published in the Official Journal of EU

On 20 February, the new F-Gas Regulation was published in the EU’s Official Journal and will enter into force on 11 March 2024. Please find the link to the publication here. With the publication of the text in the Official Journal the legislative process is formally completed and the revision of the F-Gas Regulation is therefore concluded. Members who have…

adminFebruary 28, 2024

Update on Green Claims Directive and Waste Framework Directive European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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…

adminFebruary 21, 2024

ECHA weekly update (WC 12 Feb) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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…

adminFebruary 21, 2024

Impact of EU batteries regulation on UK medical/IVD device manufacturers European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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