NEWS AND EVENTS
Events
November 29.2023 – Tampere Hall, Tampere Finland.
My presentation at 10:45 - 11:15
PFAS restrictions in the EU and US
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of synthetic chemicals that are widely used in consumer products, flame retardants, and electronics. The becoming PFAS restrictions in the EU and US present a challenge to manufacturers who seek to be proactive in addressing upcoming restrictions. This presentation shows how to manage PFAS using GreenSoft data management services and Windchill PLM.
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News
EU Announces Largest Ever Restriction of Toxic Chemicals
Roughly 5,000 to 7,000 chemicals will be regulated in the EU by 2030. Link
One Substance Added to EU REACH SVHC List
On June 10, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of 1 chemical to the EU REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List. Link
EU REACH SVHC List now contains 224 Substances
Nine Substances Proposed to be Added to EU REACH SVHC List
Awaiting Decision on 9 Substances for Inclusion in the EU REACH SVHC Candidate List. Link
France Implements New Environmental Labeling Decree for Electronics and Other Products
French environmental labeling requirements for consumer products, including electrical and electronic equipment, take effect on January 1, 2023. Link
New Substance Additions Proposed for EU POP Regulation
Provisional deal to add 6 substance groups to list of restricted substances under EU POP agreed upon. Link
California Proposition 65: Warning Label Changes to Undergo New Proposal
Rulemaking timeframe lapses for CA Prop 65 proposed changes to warning labels; new proposal process to begin soon. Link
Eight products removed from European market due to EU RoHS violations
In the third quarter of 2022, importers of eight products were ordered to recall their products from the European market for failure to comply with the EU RoHS Directive.
The recalled products include an electric toothbrush, three digital food thermometers, an antenna power supply, a juice blender, a digital kitchen scale, and a bicycle light set.
Read more from EU Safety Gate. Link