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HMRC weekly update (WC 12 Feb)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Notices made under the Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 Page summary: Notices made under the Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 which have the force of law. Change made: Multiple notices in ‘Notices made under the Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018’ have been updated to…

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Chemical Watch online training

Chemical Watch Events & Training are delivering an online training course called Introduction to Chemical Management Regulations in China on 27 February. More information on the course can be found here. Please use this link for all Training Courses for 2024.

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Update on Green Claims Directive and Waste Framework Directive

The EU Green Claims Directive and the Waste Framework Directive are currently going through the trialogue process. Green Claims Directive On 14 February, the ENVI and IMCO Committees of the European Parliament met to vote on their draft joint ENVI/IMCO Report on the Commission proposal for a Green Claims Directive. The vote on the Report passed, with 85 MEPs in…

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ECHA weekly update (WC 12 Feb)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (14 February). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer provide a link to the updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. Our new guidance paves way for better protection of bees from biocides…

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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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Mandatory Sustainability Reporting in China

China’s three major stock markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) have published new sustainability reporting guidelines for listed companies. These reporting requirements for companies covers 4 topics - governance, strategy, impact, risk and opportunity management, and indicators and goals. The listed topics indicate that the exchanges are adopting a “double materiality”…

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Chemical Watch training: Navigating Chemical Management in China

Chemical Watch are hosting an online course on the Introduction of Chemical Management Regulations in China on 27 February. This training provides essential insights into China's chemical management regulatory framework, facilitating market entry. Members who are interested in joining this training are requested to register using this link.

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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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