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SVHC Candidate List Update 2025
On June 25th, 2025, The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) added an additional 3 hazardous chemicals to the substances of very high concern (SVHC) Candidate List. The second update for 2025 brings the total number of substances on the SVHC Candidate List to 250. The ECHA…
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Proactive Compliance Risk Mitigation with SiliconExpert’s Compliance Risk Manager
In the world of electronics manufacturing, staying ahead of global compliance regulations is critical. Non-compliance with environmental and governance standards can lead to costly fines, product recalls, and reputational damage. To help businesses navigate this complex landscape, SiliconExpert offers Compliance Risk Manager—a comprehensive solution designed…
Regulation and Compliance updates
Canada PFAS Reporting Deadline Fast Approaching
The deadline to comply with Canada’s PFAS reporting mandate (“PFAS Notice”) is almost here, and time is running out to request an extension. The PFAS Notice imposes a one-time reporting obligation on manufacturers and importers of certain PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’. Filings are…
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SVHC Candidate List Update 2024
UPDATED NOVEMBER 2024: On November 7th, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued a rare third SVHC Candidate List update for the year, adding one additional substance, triphenyl phosphate, to the restricted list. The SVHC Candidate List now contains 242 substances. The 7 substances contained in…
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China RoHS 2024 Update: Four New Restricted Substances Added
The People’s Republic of China is restricting the use of four additional substances in electrical and electronic products through its first amendment to regulation GB/T 26572-2011, better known as China RoHS. The amendment adds four phthalates to the existing list, bringing the total number of restricted…
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Reporting Conflict Minerals for 2024
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has released updated guidance and templates to help further standardize data collection related to minerals sourcing. The updated Conflict Minerals Reporting Template and Extended Minerals Reporting Template facilitate the sharing of information related to key minerals used in the manufacture…
Regulation and Compliance updates | Thought Leadership
The Challenge of Measuring Carbon Emissions in Electronics
Electronics manufacturers are increasingly feeling the pressure to measure and understand the impact the carbon emissions of their products and manufacturing operations have on the environment. Regulators around the globe are calling for more transparency from companies when it comes to more indirect manufacturing operations….
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Canada PFAS: How to Comply with New Reporting Mandate
Canada’s Minister of the Environment has issued a new reporting mandate to obtain information on the manufacturing, importing, and use of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ during the 2023 calendar year. The notice in the Canada Gazette calls out 312 specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed in…
Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates | Supply Chain
UFLPA Entity List 2024 (Uyghur) Update Adds 34 New Companies
The latest UFLPA Entity List 2024 update is out, and 5 new companies were added on August 9, 2024. The US Department of Homeland Security is continuing its crackdown on the use of Forced Labor in China by adding to the UFLPA Entity List in…
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6 PFAS Electronics Statistics on ‘Forever Chemicals’ and How They Threaten the Industry
The electronics industry is facing one of its biggest regulatory challenges as global agencies start closing in on PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ use. We’ve compiled 6 PFAS electronics statistics to help you and your development teams understand the latest impacts on part selection and use. PFAS…