European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter

As a part of the European Union's plan for ‘one chemical, one assessment’, they have proposed for a common data platform for chemicals across different EU legislations. The proposal sets out provisions on setting up a common data platform on chemicals and dedicated services provided by that platform complement existing provisions on databases, repositories or platforms containing chemicals-related information issued…

Belgium will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January to 31 June 2024. The Programme of the incoming Belgian Presidency with the overall title “Protect, Strengthen, Prepare” has been published and the presents the following focus and activities: Overall objectives: The EU’s green transition agenda is driven by the urgent need to address the…

MedTech Europe have submitted a letter with recommendations for the Pack 27 RoHS lead exemptions to the consultant running the consultations, as well as DG Environment on 11 December. MedTech Europe continues to advocate EU RoHS Exemption pack 27 regarding uses of Lead in Electronic and electrical equipment. Information on GB RoHS: According to the UK RoHS Schedule, a number…

Developments in the use of new technologies, e.g., induction hobs and wireless charging, require updates to the assessment of how exposure to electromagnetic fields might impact our health, as well as the scientific guidelines that underpin restrictions and reference levels. In October 2023, following a request from the European Commission, the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER)…