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Industry News | Supply Chain
Navigating Changing Tariffs in the Electronic Components Supply Chain
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…
By SiliconExpert
on November 18, 2020

Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
SVHC Candidate List Update 2025
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…
By SiliconExpert
on November 18, 2020

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…
By SiliconExpert
on November 18, 2020

Industry News | Supply Chain
China Bans Export of Gallium, Germanium, Antimony, & Graphite Materials to the United States
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…
By SiliconExpert
on November 18, 2020

Industry News | Supply Chain
Proposed New Tariffs Threaten Higher Electronic Component Prices in 2025
New tariffs proposed by the incoming Trump Administration could lead to higher electronic component prices in 2025. President-elect Donald Trump has announced he would impose new tariffs when he takes office, targeting the United States’ biggest trade partners – Canada, Mexico, and China. While the…
By SiliconExpert
on November 18, 2020

Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
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…
By SiliconExpert
on November 18, 2020