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CMRT 6.31 Release Available for Download
The RMI recommends using CMRT v6.31 or higher for the reporting year, as it contains revisions to correct reported issues. CMRT v6.31 includes minor revisions as follows: Minor revisions to correct reported issues including those related to “Declaration”, “Smelter List”, and “Smelter Look-up” tabs….
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The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
The CBAM is a landmark tool to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods that are entering the EU. It will ensure that the carbon price of imports is equivalent to the carbon price of domestic production,…
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IEC 62474 Updates: Significance for the Electronics Industry in 2023
In a recent development, the IEC 62474 Database has undergone a significant update, designated as version D27.00. This update holds notable importance within the electronics industry for several key reasons. Understanding the IEC 62474 Updates The IEC 62474 Database’s latest iteration, version D27.00, brings…
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SVHC Candidate List Update 2023
Two new substances have been added to the REACH SVHC Candidate List on June 14, 2023: Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (CAS No. 75980-60-8) Bis(4-chlorophenyl) sulphone (CAS No. 80-07-9) The total number of substances on the Candidate List is now 235. What are the new substances added to…
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Two New Substances added to California Proposition 65
On April 21, 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has provided an updated list of substances on California’s Proposition 65 list. Under Proposition 65, businesses are required to place clear warning labels on products and locations that may contain those harmful…
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ECHA Recommends 8 Substances for REACH Authorization
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently recommended that the European Commission add eight substances, including lead, to the REACH Authorization List. This draft recommendation was published on 2 February 2022, generating many comments and an active discussion within ECHA’s Member State Committee. This discussion focused…
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2023 Revisions to the Global Automotive Declarable Substance List
February 2023 – The Global Automotive Stakeholders Group (GASG) has released an update of 10 new substances to the Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL). The GADSL (Global Automotive Declarable Substance List) is a list of 276 materials and substances used in the manufacture and…
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Updates: PFAS Restriction Proposal to ECHA
As of January 13th, 2023, the national authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have submitted a proposal to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under REACH, the European Union’s (EU) chemicals regulation.[1] PFAS, also known as ‘forever…
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IEC 62474 Updates to Declarable Substances
On January 17, 2023, The International ElectroTechnical Commission (IEC) updated the IEC 62474 Database content was updated to version D26.00. IEC 62474 is a database focused on Material Declaration for Products of and for the Electrotechnical Industry. In this most recent update, nine Substances of…
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Chemical Water Contamination: PFAS, PFOA, PFOS, POPs Regulations
What are PFAS and What are the Health Risks? What are PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as “PFAS”, are man-made chemicals that include PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid) and PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate). These chemicals are also commonly described as POPs (persistent organic pollutants) or “forever…