Environmental Newsletter – Page 111

Office for Life Sciences – publications (WC 22 May) UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Office for Life Sciences – publications (WC 22 May)

The Office for Life Sciences have published their latest updates. OLS Bulletin- 22 May These include updates on news, including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, regulatory updates, transitional guidance and events

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

ECHA weekly update (WC 22 May)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (24 May). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. IUCLID updated with new REACH information requirements The latest update to the International Uniform Chemical…

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APHA weekly update (WC 15 May) UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

APHA weekly update (WC 15 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Additional funding for research on diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks Page summary: An extra £2.35 million has been announced to improve the UK’s research capacity and capability around vector-borne disease. Change made: First published. Other animal by-products: model health certificates Page summary: Competent authorities of exporting countries should use…

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DESNZ weekly update (WC 15 May) UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

DESNZ weekly update (WC 15 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Government holds first Net Zero Council Page summary: The Net Zero Council will support industry to help cut their emissions and develop greener practices. Change made: Added list of Net Zero Council members. Hundreds more businesses offered energy bills cash boost Page summary: Organisations using licence-exempt energy to benefit from…

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DEFRA weekly update (WC 15 May) UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter UK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

DEFRA weekly update (WC 15 May)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Explanatory memorandum on EU regulation 2016/429 (2023)636 Page summary: The government’s summary of technical amendments to existing EU legislation to prevent and control the spread of certain listed diseases. Change made: First published. Businesses approved to export to the EU Page summary: Use the lists to check if your business…

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HSE publications WC 22 May UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

HSE publications WC 22 May

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Classification Labelling and Packaging (CLP) 19 May: ECHA public consultation: call for comments on: undecafluorohexanoic acid, PFHxA; sodium undecafluorohexanoate, NaPFHx; ammonium undecafluorohexanoate, APFHx; other inorganic salts of undecafluorohexanoic acid (EC: 206-196-6, 220-881-7, 244-479-6; CAS: 307-24-4, 2923-26-4, 21615-47-4). Chemical registered under REACH. Human health hazard classes open for commenting (deadline 3 July) Biocides…

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HSE publications WC 15 May UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

HSE publications WC 15 May

HSE have published their latest bulletins: Biocides 18 May: Live online: Biocides efficacy workshop delivered by HSE taking place 1, 2 & 3 August covering Identifying the label claims for a product and using the guidance to find the correct data requirements for these claims Generating and presenting data to meet these requirements Options when guidance is limited or…

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Inclusion of Dechlorane Plus in Annex A to the Stockholm Convention MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Inclusion of Dechlorane Plus in Annex A to the Stockholm Convention

Following the proposal in September 2022, Dechlorane Plus has been included in Annex A (Elimination) to the Stockholm Convention on 15 May. This Annex requests Parties to ‘take measures to eliminate the production and use of the chemicals listed’. In the UK, this falls under the POPs legislation. This information is kindly provided by MedTech Europe.

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Outcome of consultation on RoHS exemption for the use of lead in PVC European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

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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Request: Feedback on Glutaral MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Request: Feedback on Glutaral

MedTech Europe are requesting feedback on Glutaral and associated information. If your organisation uses this substance, we would appreciate your feedback on: The intermediate use definition stated in REACH in relation to Glutaral, and whether is it an appropriate definition What impact would result from the use of Glutaral as a cross-linker or auxiliary in the manufacturing process Members are…

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