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Top 3 Ways to Optimize Procurement

28th Apr 2023
79% of companies revealed their business was impacted by supply chain disruptions. Learn how to avoid this with a strong procurement strategy.
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SVHC Candidate List Update 2023

14th Jun 2023
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added two new substances to the REACH SVHC Candidate List, which now contains a total of 235 entries
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US Restricts AI Chip Exports to China

By Joe Corbisiero
The U.S. Department of Commerce is restricting the sale of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China after announcing new export rules in October. The latest measures specifically target Nvidia's A800 and H800 AI chips, with potential implications for semiconductor giants Intel and AMD.
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EPA Proposes to Amend PBT Rules for decaBDE and PIP (3:1)

By Joe Corbisiero
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule regarding amending the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals addressed in final rules issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in January 2021.
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3 New Substances Added to California Prop 65 – November 2023

By Joe Corbisiero
On November 17, 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added three new substances to California’s Proposition 65 list. Proposition 65 requires businesses to place clear warning labels on products and locations that may contain significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS “Final Rule” – UPDATED

By Victoria Cross
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized reporting and recordkeeping requirements for forever chemicals.
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Department of Defense Invests $39.9 Million to Strengthen U.S. PCB Supply Chains

By Joe Corbisiero
On November 15th, 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded $39.9 million to Calumet Electronics Corporation through the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) Program. This investment aims to enhance Calumet's capabilities in producing High-Density Build-Up (HDBU) substrates, including High-Density Interconnect Printed Circuit Board (PrCB) cores and HDBU build-up layers. The award is a part of the Biden Administration's commitment to supporting the domestic PrCB and advanced packaging industrial base, recognizing their critical role in modern weapons systems and maintaining a strategic edge over potential adversaries.
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UFLPA Entity List Update – US Restricts Imports from China Made with Forced Labor

By Joe Corbisiero
The United States restricted imports from three more Chinese companies as part of an effort to eliminate goods made with...

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