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Global Focus
European
Union
SGIA's Business & Government Information Department provides these updates on developing EU legislation that affect how you do business within the European Community. Check here for timely updates!
 On May 20th, the European Union adopted an amendment to the REACH chemicals law to ban the use of cadmium in both jewelry and plastics. This amendment comes into force on December 20, 2011. The use of cadmium is already subject to a number of restrictions, including paints and consumer goods.
New guidance documents regarding the reporting requirements for articles is now available.Contact Marci Kinter for a copy.
On May 27th, the EU member states agreed to update the RoHS directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/95/EC) to apply to a wider range of products, including medical devices, electronic toys, cables and spare parts. EU countries are required to adopt the revised RoHS legislation into their national legal codes within 18 months. A full copy of the revised directive is available, and will be posted soon. Contact Marci Kinter.
A Guideline for the REACH Implementation
Learn how a new EU regulatory framework for chemicals known as REACH will
impact chemical manufacturers and printers in the digital and screen
printing world.
REACH Fact Sheet
Get a quick overview of REACH and how it impacts you.
Implications
of RoHs and WEEE Directives
Learn how these complementary Directives aim to protect human health and
the environment through the restriction of certain hazardous substances
and minimizing the disposal of waste into landfills.
European Commission Environmental Portal
Get up-to-date information on the state of the environment, policy initiatives and European-wide legislative issues.
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Discover the latest on global efforts to harmonize existing hazard communication systems on chemicals. |
