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EU RoHS exemption pack timelines 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 RoHS exemption pack timelines

MedTech Europe have kindly provided EU RoHS exemption pack timelines. Packs 22 & 27 These Packs include: Annex III lead exemptions: 6(a) series*, 6(b) series*, 6(c)*, 7(a)*, 7(c)-I*, 7(c)-II*, 13(a), 13(b), 15, 18(b), 34, 42, 44 Annex III cadmium exemptions: 8(b), 13(b) Annex IV lead exemptions: 1(a), 1(b), 1(c), 4, 10 Annex IV cadmium exemption: 9 Annex IV DEHP exemption:…

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EU REACH 12th draft recommendations for substances to be added to Annex XIV (Authorisation) 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 REACH 12th draft recommendations for substances to be added to Annex XIV (Authorisation)

ECHA have launched a consultation on its 12th draft recommendation of substances to be added to the REACH authorisation list (Annex XIV). Currently, the substances included in the draft recommendation are: Melamine (EC-No.: 203-615-4; CAS: 108-78-1) Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (TBPH) (EC-No: n/a; CAS: n/a) S-(tricyclodeca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 05 Feb) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 05 Feb)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (07 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. Get to know the speakers of our Shaping Tomorrow Conference We are…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 29 Jan) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 29 Jan)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (31 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 launches new chemicals database ECHA CHEM is our new solution for publishing…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 22 Jan) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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…

adminJanuary 31, 2024

EU Harmonised Classification and Labelling update European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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 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 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 European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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 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 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 European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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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