Dear members, MedTech Europe have provided an update below on the latest chemical developments at ECHA. Please note that Ethylene Oxide has been declined as an active substance under the Biocides regulation for PT 2, however use of Ethylene Oxide to sterilise medical devices within the scope of EU MDR means that the use of Ethylene Oxide can continue as…
Ben KempJune 18, 2025
Following a review with members around the content and scope of the Environmental Working Party, BIVDA are going to change its name to better reflect what this working group covers. Being called 'Environmental' has been misleading and is often assumed to relate to sustainability or tenders, when this is not the case. This working party will now be called “Chemicals…
Ben KempJune 18, 2025
Draft revision of the WEEE regulation. This brings online marketplaces into the scope of the WEEE regulation, meaning that they will have to take back and recycle WEEE, or make provision to join a WEEE compliance scheme etc. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment, etc.) Regulations 2025 These Regulations amend the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013…
Ben KempJune 13, 2025
The new Scottish Circular Economy powers kick in 1st August 2025.Sets obligations and gives powers to Scottish minsters to act. The Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025
Ben KempJune 13, 2025
Draft legislation regarding The Marking of Retail Goods Regulations 2025. Note however that self-test IVDs are exempt, as the reference to products of animal origin, relates specifically to products for human consumption and pet food and animal feeds. EUR-Lex - 02023R1231-20240517 - EN - EUR-Lex
Ben KempJune 13, 2025
Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues Page summary: Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products. Change made: Information added on the UK recognising Bulgaria’s disease-free status for classical swine fever and the lifting of restrictions in place due to classical swine fever. Time updated: 3:00pm, 30 May 2025 Support…
Ben KempJune 9, 2025
Draft Scottish legislation, widening the scope of devolved Environmental powers, could impact Scottish based members The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 These Regulations amend the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (the “2018 Regulations”) to bring water, waste and industrial emissions activities into the framework for authorisation of environmental activities provided by the 2018 Regulations, which currently only apply to…
Ben KempJune 9, 2025