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SiliconExpert, a global leader in premier intelligence for global component data, regulatory compliance support, and supply chain risk management, is proud to announce that it has achieved the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). This milestone highlights SiliconExpert’s dedication to…

The supply of rare earth elements that are critical to manufacturing electronic components is being constrained by trade restrictions. The volatility and nuances of these trade restrictions are creating a need for rework and multi-scenario planning for supply-chain managers, procurement, component engineers and design engineers…

Recently, rapid changes to tariff policy have created new challenges for manufacturers navigating the electronic components supply chain. In recent weeks, supply chain and procurement managers have had to assess the impact of both broad-sweeping and industry-targeted tariffs, a task made more difficult by ongoing…

On Jan 21st, 2025, The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added 5 hazardous chemicals to the substances of very high concern (SVHC) Candidate List. The first update for 2025 brings the total number of substances on the SVHC Candidate List to 247. The ECHA has also…

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…

China recently announced a ban on the export of key raw materials: gallium, germanium, antimony, and graphite.  These elements are critical in the manufacturing of various high-tech electronic components, and the world’s reliance on Chinese supplies makes this development particularly significant. The timing of the…