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For information: EP report on the implementation of the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability

MedTech Europe would like to share with you a summary of the European Parliament’s recently published ‘Targeted scrutiny of the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability’. Background The EU chemicals strategy for sustainability (CSS), introduced in 2020 as part of the European Green Deal, sets out 85 actions to curb chemical pollution, safeguard human and environmental health, and boost innovation and competitiveness…

Ben KempJuly 10, 2025

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For review by 9 July: Weekly ECHA Substance Evaluations

With this email, we would like to inform you about the latest chemicals developments at ECHA and kindly ask you to indicate if any of the following impacts your company by 9 July. Please note that the substances highlighted in yellow are the ones already present in the substance tracker – the latter is linked at the bottom of this…

Ben KempJuly 4, 2025

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Circular Economy: Commission kicks off initiatives to accelerate the transition and prepare the ground for the CEA in Q4/2026

Following up on our earlier communications, we confirm that the European Commission has today announced the launch of several initiatives to accelerate the EU's transition to a circular economy and prepare the ground for the Circular Economy Act, expected in 2026. Please find the Commission press release here The initiatives adopted today include modified rules regarding waste shipments, i.e., the launch of…

Ben KempJuly 4, 2025

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PPWR: Joint industry letter on Waste Sorting Label

MTE have co-signed a letter objecting to the proposed packaging labelling requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The main objections include use of colour, minimum symbol size, but most notably the use of text in the symbols, which would require translation into the different languages of the EU, hindering free movement of goods in the EU. This…

Ben KempJuly 4, 2025

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ECHA Weekly: Applicants for biocides renewals urged to prepare approval data in IUCLID

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Ben KempJuly 4, 2025

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MCCP (Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffins)

Dear Members, please see below update from MedTech Europe on the EU situation regarding the proposal to include MCCP (Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffins), used as a flame retardant, in the EU POP (Persistent Organic Pollutants) regulation. This will impact devices placed on the NI market as well as the UK market, but as MCCP would be added under the Stockholm…

Ben KempJuly 4, 2025

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Circular Economy Newsletter – Friday 27 June 2025

Dear members, please see the DEFRA Circular economy newsletter, if not for those members putting self-test devices on the UK market, the packaging extended producer responsibility fees have been decided for the different materials. Medical device packaging, which is not recyclable qualifies for a derogation under the RAMS modulation, which means that the base fee (amber band) will be charged…

Ben KempJuly 4, 2025

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Update (WC 30 June)

Climate-related transition plan requirements Page summary: We’re seeking views on options to take forward climate-related transition plan requirements in order to provide the market with credible and decision-useful information. Change made: First published. Time updated: 1:00pm, 25 June 2025 Climate Innovation Forum 2025: keynote speech by Ed Miliband Page summary: Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed…

Ben KempJuly 4, 2025

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SEPA – Water Scarcity report – 26 June 2025

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APHA – Border Trade Newsletter – getting it right at the border 26 06 25

Getting it right at the border This newsletter from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) covers the latest operational updates on requirements and border controls for importing live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and animal by-products into Great Britain. In this newsletter: Foot and Mouth Disease in Austria Lumpy skin disease in Italy Sheep pox and…

Ben KempJuly 4, 2025