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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…

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CIRPASS project conference

CIRPASS project is funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme, which is a collaborative initiative to prepare the ground for the gradual piloting and deployment of a standards-based Digital Product Passport (DPP) aligned with the requirements of the Proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulations (ESPR), with an initial focus on the electronics, batteries, and textile sectors.…

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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)

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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Proposed EU Sustainability Reporting Standards for Small Companies

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) announced the release of new exposure drafts containing proposed sustainability reporting standards for SMEs. This marks the next step in establishing a new sustainability reporting system in Europe under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The new standards are composed of general sections covering general requirements, general disclosures, and policies, actions and…

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Sustainability Reporting Standards for Specific Sectors and non-EU Companies delayed for 2 years

On 24 January, the European Parliament approved a proposal to delay key aspects of the Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD) by 2 years, including the adoption of standards for companies to provide sector-specific sustainability disclosures and for sustainability reporting from companies outside of the EU. The proposal was made by the EU Commission in October. It highlighted the postponement of…

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EU Adopts New Regulation to eliminate 500M Tonnes of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

On 29 January, the EU Council announced that they have adopted a new legislation aimed at phasing down the emissions of highly potent greenhouse gases including fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone depleting substances (ODSs). This will result in the elimination of 500 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions by 2050. The new rules will enter into force 20 days after publication…

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D4/5/6 REACH Restriction proposal

In December 2023, the EC launched with the REACH Committee (comprised of Member States), a written voting procedure on the Commission proposal for a REACH Restriction of D4/5/6. The outcomes of this voting procedure have been made publicly available, including the revised Commission proposal and annex. The latest version has the following content: The new transitional period of 7 years…

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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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Proposed changes to F-Gas regulations

The European Parliament have formally adopted the provisional political agreement on the revision of the F-Gas Regulation, which was agreed on by Parliament and the Council during their final trialogue meeting on 5 October 2023. The adopted text can be found here. This adoption corresponds with what was agreed upon with the Council last year. There have been minor updates…

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