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If You’re Waiting for the PCN,
It May Be Too Late
The impetus to purchase components for electronic products often comes in the form of a product change notice (PCN). Manufacturers will let people know when they intend to discontinue components, but that notice doesn’t always give a lot of lead time if any. SiliconExpert is in…
Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
SVHC Candidate List Updated with 219 Hazardous Chemicals
On July 8, 2021, The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added eight new hazardous substances to the Candidate List for the REACH regulation. These eight newly added substances make the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List to a total of 219 substances. Some of the…
Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
EU RoHS Exemptions
The European Commission has contracted the Öko-Institut to review a series of technical exemptions under the (EU) RoHS Directive that are set to expire end of this year. Exemptions currently take 18 to 24 months from the application date. Priority is given to older applications….
Conflict Minerals Compliance | Product Updates | Regulation and Compliance updates
Stay Informed, Stay Compliant
The challenge posed by environmental regulations is that standards evolve continuously. Navigating these environmental regulations requires meticulous research, record-keeping and vigilance. Why Compliance is Important? Compliance law materialized to create parity in the marketplace and provide consumers a sense of security. Compliance enables enterprises…
Conflict Minerals Compliance | Regulation and Compliance updates
CMRT 6.1 Available for Download
On April 28, 2021, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (also referred to as RMI) released their latest version of the Conflict Minerals template, CMRT 6.1. CMRT 6.1 – What’s New? Corrections to bugs and errors Updated Smelter Reference List and Standard Smelter List Translation Improvements…
Regulation and Compliance updates
EPA Delays PIP (3:1) Enforcement up to 180 Days
In March 2021, the EPA announced a 60-day public comment period to collect additional input on five final rules for persistent, bio accumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals issued January 6, 2021 under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA is issuing a temporary 180-day…
Regulation and Compliance updates
Resilience of a Global Supply Chain Requires Compliance Measures To Mitigate Regulatory Risk
Risk is inherent in every company’s global supply chain. Risks to seriously consider include, but are not limited to: export controls and sanctions, environmental, social and governance compliance requirements, labor laws, and health and safety laws. What Compliance Considerations Exist Today? The two most…
Regulation and Compliance updates
TSCA Final Rules for Five PBT Chemicals
On December 22, 2020, The United States Environmental Protection Agency ” EPA” released the final rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that will reduce exposure to five chemicals that are persistent, bio accumulative and toxic (PBT). These rules came in to be effect…
Conflict Minerals Compliance | Regulation and Compliance updates
Two New Substances Added to the REACH Candidate List
On Jan 19, 2021, The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added two new substances to the Candidate List for the REACH regulation. Substance Name: Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether: EC Number 205-594-7 | CAS Number 143-24-8 Dioctyltin dilaurate, stannane, dioctyl-, bis(coco acyloxy) derivs., and any other stannane, dioctyl-, bis(fatty acyloxy)…
Regulation and Compliance updates
Starting January 2021, UK REACH and EU REACH Will Operate Independently – Using UKCA Mark After Brexit
Starting January 1, 2021, UK REACH and EU REACH regulations will operate independently from each other. Companies that are supplying and purchasing substances, mixtures, or articles to and from the EU/EEA/Northern Ireland and Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) will need to ensure that the…