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China RoHS 2022 Update: Proposal to Add Four Phthalates Added as Restricted Substances
June 20, 2022 – The Chinese Ministry of Industry & Information Technology has announced plans to add four phthalates to the list of restricted substances under China RoHS. On March 14, 2022, the Electrical and Electronic Product Pollution Control Standardization Group of China’s Ministry of…
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SVHC Candidate List Grows to 224
June 16, 2022 – The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added a new substance to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). This brings the total number of substances to 224. These substances are harmful chemicals which meet at least one of the…
Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
Lead Found in 94% of SCIP Database
June 15, 2022 – 94% of the 7.5 million articles submitted to the SCIP database contain lead and its compounds, according to the NGO Chemsec (International Chemical Secretariat). ChemSec, is an independent non-profit organization that advocates for the substitution of toxic chemicals with safer alternatives. Their…
Industry News | Supply Chain | Ukraine/Russia Conflict
Taiwan Bans the Supply of Chips to Russia
June 9, 2022 – Taiwan has imposed a ban on the sale of modern chips to Russia and Belarus, the latest round of sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine. This ban rules out all modern technology, including microcontrollers for most electronic devices. Taiwan…
Event | Industry News | Ukraine/Russia Conflict
List of Companies Ending Their Business with Russia
Under pressure from investors and consumers, a growing number of companies are unwinding their investments within Russia: closing stores, pausing sales and services, temporarily cutting ties, or suspending shipments. Here’s a look at some companies from various electronics, automotive, and tech industries that have suspended,…
Event | Industry News | Ukraine/Russia Conflict
European Union Bans Russian Crude Oil
On Monday, May 30, 2022, European Union leaders banned the import of Russian oil to their entire 27 member nations. Over two-thirds of all Russian oil exports go to the EU and would be a devastating blow to the Russian economy. 90% of all…
Conflict Minerals Compliance | Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
Cobalt & MICA Reporting Templates to be Phased Out
Updated May 31, 2022 – As of April 1, 2022, The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has officially phased out the use of the Cobalt Reporting Template (CRT) and the Mica Reporting Template (MRT). The free Extended Minerals Reporting Template is now the primary reporting template…
Event | Industry News | Supply Chain | Ukraine/Russia Conflict
UK Sanctions Target Russia Precious Metals
May 27, 2022 – The United Kingdom announced a 35% tariff on all platinum and palladium imports from Russia and Belarus, targeting over £1.7 billion of trade. This new round of sanctions is intended to put increased pressure on Russia and further weaken the military…
Event | Industry News | Supply Chain | Ukraine/Russia Conflict
Russia Suspends Finland’s Gas Supply
May 26, 2022 – Russia has terminated gas supplies to Finland, the third country to be boycotted by Russian gas giant Gazprom to-date, after the country refused to make its payment in the Russian Ruble. TIP: Check out our Live Updates Blog to get current news…