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ECHA weekly update (WC 22 Jan)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (24 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. ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List The Candidate List of…

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EU Harmonised Classification and Labelling update

The EC have adopted updated Harmonised classification and labelling – adding 28 and revising 24 entries under EU CLP. The scientific assessment for these substances was done in collaboration between ECHA, its Committee for Risk Assessment and Member State authorities for decision-making at the Commission. This impacts, Chemicals labelling, packaging, SDS and potentially triggers actions under EU CMR (Carcinogen, Mutagen,…

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ECHA calls for evidence for proposal to ban UV-328

UV stabilisers commonly found in plastics are: UV-328 (EC: 247-384-8; CAS: 25973-55-1), UV-327 (EC: 223-383-8; CAS: 3864-99-1), UV-350 (EC: 253-037-1; CAS: 36437-37-3), UV-320 (EC: 223-346-6; CAS: 3846-71-7) ) After its inclusion into Annex A to the Stockholm Convention, ECHA opened a call for comments and evidence for UV-328. This consultation closed on 18 August 2023. ECHA published its screening report…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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