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ECHA publishes main alternatives to harmful substances subject to REACH authorisation

ECHA have published a list of authorisations, and highlighted potential substitute substances including for NPE and OPE surfactants including Tritons. Manufacturers applying for an authorisation under REACH are required to provide information on potential alternatives to the Annex XIV substance(s) they use. This information is presented in the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) submitted as part of their authorisation application. The…

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EU Battery regulation published

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries (“Battery Regulation“) was published on 28 July. It replaces the existing Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC) to ensure that all batteries placed on the EU market are durable, safe, sustainable, and efficient. It builds on the extended producer responsibility (EPR) regime created by the existing Directive and introduces stringent rules for design, content and…

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Reminder: ECHA consultation on POPs – deadline 10 August

European Commission has drafted a scientific dossier for an EU proposal for listing Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) and Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) in Annex B to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). ECHA are consulting on its proposal for adding D4, D5, D6 Siloxanes to the POPs convention. Members are encouraged to respond to this consultation directly by 10 August…

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Targeted amendment of WEEE Directive

EU Commission opens public consultation on revision of the EU WEEE Directive The European Commission has launched an online public consultation on the revision of EU WEEE Directive. The consultation focuses on the consistency of the Directive with the EU’s wider policy objectives, including those introduced under the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan and any other…

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Outcome of consultation on RoHS exemption for the use of lead in PVC

Following a consultation on a new RoHS exemption for the use of lead in PVC used as a base material in sensors for IVDs (category 8), the European Commission has adopted its decision, which is for the exemption to expire on 31 December 2023. BIVDA members did not provide feedback on this topic. This information is kindly provided by MedTech Europe.

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European Commission opens a public consultation on hazardous chemicals – deadline 31 July

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on hazardous chemicals and a potential prohibition of production for export of chemicals banned in the EU (regulated under the Prior Informed Consent Regulation), which will run until 31 July 2023. Members are encouraged to participate if they think they will be impacted by this prohibition

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Public Consultation on the production for export of hazardous chemicals banned in the EU

On May 08, 2023, the Commission launched an open public consultation as part of an initiative to prohibit the production for export of hazardous chemicals that are banned in the EU. The consultation is open until 31 July. The initiative is a commitment made under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, which is part of the Green Deal’s ambition for a toxic-free…

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Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework testing phase – deadline 30 June

The EU Framework for Safe and Sustainable by Design is aimed at those researching and manufacturing chemicals and materials. The first reporting period of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework testing phase is open until 30 June 2023. If applicable, members are invited to fill in the reporting template, which can be found and submitted via this link.…

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European Commission amends ANNEX XVII of REACH regulation

On 3 May, the European Commission adopted a regulation that modifies Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation, specifically with respect to lead and its compounds in PVC. This Commission Regulation aims to limit the use and the placing on the market of Lead in PVC articles. It is added on entry 63, column 2 of Annex XVII. Although, several exceptions…

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SCHEER call for information on phthalates in medical devices – deadline 17 July

The Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) has received a request for updating the guidelines on the benefit-risk assessment of the presence of phthalates in certain medical device covering phthalates which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction (CMR) or have endocrine-disrupting properties. To ensure all relevant scientific information is available to the Scientific Committee for its assessment,…

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