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Jul 2024
ECHA added one new SVHC to the REACH Candidate list
On 01 , Jul 2024 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated the REACH Candidate List on 27 June 2024. One Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) was added to the list due to its hazardous properties. Substance name Reason for inclusion Examples of use(s) Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) Used as a processing aid, e.g. as a ...
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May 2024
Conflict Minerals: New Version of Reporting Templates available
On 14 , May 2024 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) on April 26, 2024 resulted in the newest version (6.4) of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT), and the newest version (3.1) of Extended Mineral Reporting Template (EMRT). Primarily designed for the exchange of 3TG conflict minerals data across supply chains to ensure compliance with the U.S. ...
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Jan 2024
ECHA added five new SVHCs to the REACH Candidate list
On 24 , Jan 2024 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated the REACH Candidate List on 23 January 2024. Five Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) were added to the list due to their hazardous properties. The Candidate List of SVHC for substances that may require authorization in the future, now contains 240 entries (some are groups of chemicals and the ...
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Jan 2024
Products recalled from the EU market due to non-conformity with the EU-RoHS Directive
On 18 , Jan 2024 | In | By Monika Srubarova
In the last quarter of 2023, hundreds of products were withdrawn from the European market due to their non-conformity with the EU-RoHS Directive. In addition to that, some of the products were also recalled due to non-conformity with the EU-POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) Regulation, or the EU-REACH Regulation. The RoHS Directive, or the ...
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Jan 2024
As of 1 January 2024, LkSG applies to companies with at least 1 000 employees
On 15 , Jan 2024 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The scope of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, also known as SCDDA or LkSG, is extended as of 1 January 2024. The law sets requirements on human rights and environmental protection in the global supply chains and obliges German companies to fulfil due diligence obligations in their supply chains in that respect. Companies must first ...
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Feb 2023
ECHA added nine new SVHCs to the Candidate List
On 01 , Feb 2023 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated the REACH Candidate List on 17 January 2023. Nine Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) were added to the list due to their hazardous properties. The Candidate List of SVHC for substances that may require authorization in the future, now contains 233 substances that may cause harm to human health or ...
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Jan 2023
Obligation to Submit SCIP Notifications Includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway
On 31 , Jan 2023 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The SCIP database for substances of concern in articles or in complex objects (products) has been established by ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) under the Waste Framework Directive (WFD). The data entered into the SCIP database is intended to inform waste managers and consumers about substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH Candidate ...
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Nov 2022
Assent Inc. Free Webinar: The Business Imperatives of Supply Chain Sustainability Demands
On 03 , Nov 2022 | In | By Monika Srubarova
Take a seat and meet 1cc virtually as guest speaker in the free Assent webinar about The Business Imperatives of Supply Chain Sustainability Demands! Date: 16/November/2022 Time: 11:00 am (CET) Language: English About the speaker: This webinar will be held by Magnus Piotrowski (Assent) and by Monika Srubarova (1cc). Sustainability is no longer ...
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Oct 2022
1cc Free Webinar: Your Path Through REACH Regulation Obligation!
On 31 , Oct 2022 | In | By Monika Srubarova
Grab a cup of coffee and join us in the free 1cc webinar about Your path through REACH Regulation obligation! Date: 23/November/2022 Time: 3:00 pm (CET) Language: English About the speaker: The webinar will be held by Monika Šrubařová (1cc GmbH) and Dr. Nikolas Pietrzik (ChemLogis GmbH). During this free one hour webinar we will have a deeper look ...
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Jun 2022
ECHA added one new SVHC to the Candidate List
On 13 , Jun 2022 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated the REACH Candidate List on 10. June 2022. One Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) was added to the list as it may cause cancer or genetic defects. The Candidate List of SVHC that may require authorization in the future, now contains 224 substances that may cause harm to human health or the ...