ECHA has announced an importance update to its SCIP database.
SCIP database version 2.0 will include the ability to search by SCIP number. This will provide downstream companies greater visibility regarding substances of concern in their sourced components.
Companies should prepare for changes to UK EPR legislation. The number of responses to the consultation correlates with its potential business impact.
EPA has proposed a rule to extend the compliance date for restricting the use of PIP (3:1)-containing articles until October 31, 2024 to allow supply chains to manage its substitution where possible. PIP (3:1) is used in a range of products including laptops, cellphones and other electrical and electronic equipment.
