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EU CLP

October 23, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemical Substances (CLP) Regulation Update

CLP updates modify the existing regulation to clarify rules and broaden scope

On October 14, the European Council adopted a new amendment to the regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances (CLP).

The CLP regulation amendment is an update of the existing 2008 EU legislation. The amendment clarifies the rules on labelling chemical substances, and adapts them to different forms of trade (such as online trade or bulk sales at refill stations).

The updated regulation clarifies that the CLP regulation also applies to online sales, including purchases in digital marketplaces, and sets out the scope of the regulation for harmonized classification of substances in all physical states.

It requires that most chemical products bear a physical label while the digital label may also be an option for suppliers. It also introduces measures to make the labels clearer and easier to read in particular for people with sight difficulties.

The regulation will enter into force 20 days after it is signed by the President of the European Council and published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Read the full text of the CLP amendment here. Read the press release announcement of the new amendment here.

GreenSoft can help with product compliance

GreenSoft Technology offers Data Services to help electronics and other manufacturers comply with environmental regulations such as the CLP regulation. Our team provides data collection, data validation, and materials analysis, as well as GreenData Manager (GDM) software for substance calculations and report generation.

Learn more about how our Data Services and GDM Software can streamline your product compliance by contacting us.

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Webinar

October 11, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

EU Regulatory Update for Electronics Producers 2024 Webinar Recording

Get the Latest Updates on Regulations in the EU Impacting Electronics Manufacturers

On October 3, GreenSoft Technology hosted an educational webinar covering critical updates on Regulations out of the European Union impacting electronics producers. View a recording of the webinar now in our Webinar Archive.

Ensure your company is up to date with EU environmental regulations affecting electronics manufacturers in 2024. Led by industry expert Randy Flinders, Compliance Specialist for GreenSoft Technology, this webinar provides an in-depth overview of the key changes and new developments to major EU regulations, including:

  • EU RoHS Exemptions Updates
  • EU Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation Update
  • EU REACH Update
  • EU Proposed PFAS Ban Update
  • Other significant EU Regulations impacting electronics manufacturers

Whether you're seeking clarity on regulatory compliance or striving to stay ahead of the curve in environmental responsibility, don't miss the opportunity to watch this webinar in our Webinar Archive.

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EU REACH | PFAS

October 9, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

New PFAS Restricted Under EU REACH Annex XVII

PFHxA added to EU REACH Annex XVII, restriction effective October 2026 for most products

On September 20, the European Commission approved and published an amendment to the EU REACH Regulation adding a new restriction under Annex XVII.

Amendment (EU) 2024/2462 adds Entry 79 to EU REACH Annex XVII restricting undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and PFHxA-related substances.

The amendment enters into force on October 10, 2024. The effective date of the restrictions ranges from October 2026 to October 2029 depending on product type, as seen in the table below.

In Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the following entry is added:

79. Undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and PFHxA-related substances:

a) having a linear or branched perfluoropentyl group with the formula C5F11- directly attached to another carbon atom as one of the structural elements; or

b) having a linear or branched perfluorohexyl group with the formula C6F13-.

The following substances are excluded from this designation:

a) C6F14;

b) C6F13-C(=O)OH, C6F13-C(=O)O-X′ or C6F13-CF2-X′ (where X′ = any group, including salts);

c) any substance having a perfluoroalkyl group C6F13- directly attached to an oxygen atom at one of the non-terminal carbon atoms.

1. Shall not, from 10 October 2026 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in the following:

(a) textiles, leather, furs and hides in clothing and related accessories for the general public;

(b) footwear for the general public;

(c) paper and cardboard used as food contact materials within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;

(d) mixtures for the general public;

(e) cosmetic products as defined in Article 2(1), point (a), of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

2. Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.

3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the following:

(a) personal protective equipment intended to protect users against risks within the scope of risk category III, points (a), (c) to (f), (h), and (l) of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2016/425;

(b) devices within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/745;

(c) devices within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/746;

(d) textiles used as construction textiles.

4. Shall not, from 10 April 2026 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, in:

(a) firefighting foams and firefighting foam concentrates for training and for testing, except functional testing of the firefighting systems provided that all releases are contained;

(b) firefighting foams and firefighting foam concentrates for public fire services, except where those services intervene at industrial fires at establishments covered by Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (*1) and they use the foams and the equipment for that purpose only.

5. Shall not, from 10 October 2029 be placed on the market, or used, in firefighting foams and firefighting foam concentrates for civil aviation (including in civilian airports) in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances.

6. Paragraphs 1, 2, 4 and 5 shall not apply to substances having a perfluoroalkyl group C6F13- directly attached to a sulphur atom that are prohibited in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*2).

7. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, that paragraph shall not apply to articles and mixtures which were placed on the market before 10 October 2026.

8. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.

9. For the purposes of this entry, PFHxA-related substances are substances that, based on their molecular structure, are considered to have the potential to degrade or be transformed to PFHxA.

The full text of the amendment can be found online here.

GreenSoft can help with EU REACH compliance

Restricted substances under EU REACH are typically added twice per year, resulting in affected companies needing to re-evaluate their product compliance and possibly re-collect substance data from their suppliers.

GreenSoft Technology helps manage this process for companies, including coverage for the SCIP Database, by performing data collection, data validation, substance calculations and report generation as part of our EU REACH data services.

Learn more about how our Data Services help your company with EU REACH compliance by contacting us.

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PFAS

October 7, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

Japan to Ban 138 PFAS Effective January 2025

Japan issues draft proposal to prohibit the manufacture, import and use of PFAS effective January 10, 2025

On September 9, 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of the Environment jointly issued a draft proposal to ban Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) under the Chemical Substance Control Law (CSCL).

The proposal would designate 138 PFAS compounds as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, which would completely prohibit the manufacture, import, and use of these chemicals.

The ordinance is expected to be adopted in November 2024, and will take effect on January 10, 2025.

The Japanese government is currently accepting comments on the proposal through October 9, 2024. Comments may be submitted online. The full text of the draft proposal can be found in Japanese here.

GreenSoft Technology helps identify PFAS chemicals in your supply chain for compliance with the Japanese CSCL PFAS ban

GreenSoft Technology’s PFAS Data Services solution provides affected companies with the chemical data from their supply chain that is needed to comply with the Japanese CSCL PFAS ban.

Our data collection team will contact your suppliers directly to obtain data on the PFAS chemicals contained in your products and components, checking against the 138 chemicals identified as PFAS under the Japanese CSCL.

With our Turnkey Service, we can generate the necessary compliance reports for you. Or you can use our GreenData Manager software to manage your company’s substance database and easily generate reports for this and other environmental regulations. Contact us to learn more.

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EU POPs

October 4, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

Additions and Changes to EU POPs Regulated Substances List

European Commission adding one substance group and amending thresholds for another under EU POPs regulation

On September 27, 2024, European Commission issued two amendments to the EU Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation adding one substance group and changing the thresholds for another.

EU POPs amendment (EU) 2024/2555 reduces the allowed concentration threshold of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) as an unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) from 100 mg/kg to 75 mg/kg if it's found in substances, mixtures, or flame-resistant products.

However, HBCDD may still be used up to 100 mg/kg for the use of recycled polystyrene in the production of EPS and XPS insulation material for use in buildings or civil engineering works.

In electronics manufacturing, HBCDD is commonly used as a flame retardant for casings and housings of devices like televisions and computer monitors.

Additionally, EU POPs amendment (EU) 2024/2570 adds the following substance group to Part A of Annex I:

Substance

CAS No.

EC No.

Specific exemption

Methoxychlor

“Methoxychlor” refers to any possible isomer of dimethoxydiphenyltrichloroethane or any combination thereof.

72-43-5

30667-99-3

76733-77-2

255065-25-9

255065-26-0

59424-81-6

1348358-72-4

and others

200-779-9

For the purposes of this entry, Article 4(1), point (b), shall apply to concentrations of methoxychlor equal to or below 0,01 mg/kg (0,000001 % by weight) where they are present in substances, mixtures or articles.

Methoxychlor is commonly used as an insecticide to control pests on agricultural crops, livestock, and in home gardens.

Both amendments will take effect on the twentieth day following their publication, which is October 17, 2024.

The full text of Amendment (EU) 2024/2555 can be found here, and the full text of amendment (EU) 2024/2570 can be found here.

GreenSoft Technology can help support your EU POPs compliance

To ensure compliance with the evolving EU POPs regulation, GreenSoft Technology offers a comprehensive solution for electronics manufacturers.

Our team specializes in data collection, validation, and reporting to help companies identify and track Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in their supply chain.

With GreenSoft's hands-on approach, we work directly with your suppliers to gather accurate substance data, ensuring your products meet regulatory requirements.

By partnering with us, you'll have the necessary data to maintain compliance and keep your focus on your core business. Contact us today for a free risk analysis and take the first step toward EU POPs compliance!

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Market Access

September 12, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

9 Products Recalled from European Market, Found not RoHS Compliant

eu-rohs-violation-recalls9 products lose European market access due to EU RoHS Directive and Persistent Organic Pollutant violations

In the third quarter of 2024, importers of 9 electronic products were ordered to recall their products from the European market for failure to comply with the EU RoHS Directive. Several of the products were also found to be non-compliant with the Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) Regulation.

The EU RoHS Directive imposes restrictions on the presence of specific substances and prohibits certain chemicals in items sold within the European Union. Products discovered to not be RoHS compliant must be removed from the European market due to environmental concerns.

Products recalled in the third quarter of 2024 include a wireless speaker, Wi-Fi camera, mini projector, and a head lamp.

The recalls were announced via EU Safety Gate alerts. Below are the 9 enforcement actions affecting electronics producers this quarter.

Solar panel

EU RoHS Directive ViolationsDescription:

The solders of the product contain excessive concentrations of lead (measured value up to 55.8% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.

Regulation Violation(s):

EU RoHS 2 Directive

Alert Number/Link:

A12/02514/24

Head Lamp

EU RoHS Directive ViolationsDescription:

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 85%). It also contains DBP and DEHP in plastic parts (measured value up to 1,4 and 2,1% respectively). The product contains excessive concentrations of SCCP in plastic (measured value up to 3,4%). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Phthalates poses a risk to human health and the environment. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.

Regulation Violation(s):

EU RoHS 2 Directive

Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) Regulation

Alert Number/Link:

A12/02507/24

Micro Earth Moon Projector

EU RoHS Directive ViolationsDescription:

The solders in the product contain an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 72,9% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.

Regulation Violation(s):

EU RoHS 2 Directive

Alert Number/Link:

A12/02495/24

LED lamp box

EU RoHS Directive ViolationsDescription:

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead in solders (measured value up to 45.6% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.

Regulation Violation(s):

EU RoHS 2 Directive

Alert Number/Link:

A12/02513/24

 

Torch Flashlight

EU RoHS Directive ViolationsDescription:

The solder of the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 49.4% by weight). The product also has an excessive concentration of SCCP in plastic (measured value up to 2.4% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.

Regulation Violation(s):

EU RoHS 2 Directive

Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) Regulation

Alert Number/Link:

A12/02500/24

Wi-Fi camera

EU RoHS Directive ViolationsDescription:

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 53.2% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.

Regulation Violation(s):

EU RoHS 2 Directive

Alert Number/Link:

INFO/00097/24

Adaptor

EU RoHS Directive ViolationsDescription:

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 80.4% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.

Regulation Violation(s):

EU RoHS 2 Directive

Alert Number/Link:

INFO/00098/24

Electrical Massage Instrument

EU RoHS Directive ViolationsDescription:

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 66,7% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.

Regulation Violation(s):

EU RoHS 2 Directive

Alert Number/Link:

A12/02190/24

Wireless Speaker

EU RoHS Directive ViolationsDescription:

Solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium (measured value: more than 70% and 0.27% by weight, respectively). The plastic material of the cable and the product has an excessive concentration of DEHP, and DBP (measured values: 0.8% and 0.17 % by weight, respectively). The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.6 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The phthalates poses a risk to human health and the environment. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.

Regulation Violation(s):

EU RoHS 2 Directive

Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) Regulation

Alert Number/Link:

A12/02113/24

GreenSoft’s data services can help prevent loss of market access for regulation violations

Compliance with the EU RoHS directive and the Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) regulation is mandatory for affected companies that manufacture or distribute products in the European market. As demonstrated by the RoHS testing and subsequent enforcement actions above, failure to comply with this regulation can result in loss of market access and other serious consequences for manufacturers and distributors. 

GreenSoft Technology provides Data Services to help your company stay RoHS compliant so that you can ensure you retain market access in the European market.  

Learn more about our Data Services or contact us today to get started. 

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EU REACH

September 10, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

ECHA Seeking Comments on Proposed Additions to EU REACH SVHC List and Annex XVII

Additions to EU REACH SVHC Six substances proposed to be added to EU REACH SVHC Candidate List

On August 30, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation period on a proposal to add six new substances to the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List under the EU REACH Regulation. If approved, the change would bring the SVHC Candidate list up to 247 entries.

The 6 proposed substances, as well as their reasons for proposal and common uses, are listed in the table below. Interested parties have until October 14, 2024 to submit comments and further information related to uses, volumes per use, exposure, alternatives and risks of the substance.

The EU REACH SVHC Candidate List currently has 241 entries. However, some entries are groups of chemicals, so the overall number of impacted chemicals is higher.

The inclusion of substances in the EU REACH SVHC List brings immediate obligations for affected companies using the substances in their products above the stated threshold, including customer notification requirements and notifying ECHA through submissions to the SCIP Database. GreenSoft Technology can help with this EU REACH reporting process as part of our Data Services.

The 6 proposed substances are:

Substance Name

EC Number

CAS Number

Reason for Proposing

Examples of use(s) in Electronics

6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid

701-118-1

2156592-54-8

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)

Used for surface treatments and adhesion promotion in polymer-based components

O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate

209-909-9

597-82-0

PBT (Article 57d)

Used as a flame retardant additive in polymeric materials to enhance their fire resistance.

Octamethyltrisiloxane

203-497-4

107-51-7

vPvB (Article 57e)

Used as a silicone-based compound for coating and waterproofing, providing protection against moisture and improving the durability of components.

Perfluamine

206-420-2

338-83-0

vPvB (Article 57e)

Used as a fluorinated surfactant or solvent, offering properties like low surface tension, chemical stability, and thermal resistance, often for cleaning or surface treatment applications.

Reaction mass of: triphenylthiophosphate and tertiary butylated phenyl derivatives

421-820-9

192268-65-8

PBT (Article 57d)

Used as an antioxidant and flame retardant additive to improve the stability and fire resistance of polymers and other materials.

Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite

-

-

Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment)

Used as a stabilizer and antioxidant, protecting polymers and other materials from degradation due to heat and oxidation during processing and use.

ECHA’s announcement of the proposals can be found here. The full SVHC-241 list can be found here. The last prior addition to the SVHC list was SVHC-241 in June 2024.

Two substances proposed to be added to EU REACH Annex XVII Restricted Substance List

Additionally, on July 30, the European Commission submitted a draft amendment to add new restrictions under Annex XVII of EU REACH:

  • Dimethylacetamide (DMAC); CAS-No. 127- 19-5; EC-No. 204-826-4
  • 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinon (NEP); CAS-No. 2687-91-4; EC-No. 220-250-6

Dimethylacetamide (DMAC) is typically used in electronics as a solvent for the production of polyimide films, coatings, and adhesives, as well as for cleaning and processing semiconductor materials.

1-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NEP) is typically used in electronics as a high-performance solvent for resins, coatings, and photoresists in semiconductor manufacturing and other electronic applications.

The proposed date of adoption of the draft amendment is the first quarter of 2025, with the proposed date of entry into force being 20 days from the publication in the Official Journal of the EU. The application of the restrictions would then be deferred for 18 months after entry into force, and 48 months after entry into force for the DMAC man-made fibres sector, to give the industry sufficient time to comply.

A summary of the proposal can be found online here. The full text of the proposal can be found online here. 

GreenSoft can help with EU REACH compliance

The EU REACH Restricted Substances List is typically updated twice per year, resulting in affected companies needing to re-evaluate their product compliance and possibly re-collect substance data from their suppliers.

GreenSoft Technology helps manage this process for companies, including coverage for the SCIP Database, by performing data collection, data validation, substance calculations and report generation as part of our EU REACH data services.

Learn more about how our Data Services help your company with EU REACH compliance by contacting us.

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PFAS

September 9, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

PFAS Reporting Period Under U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Delayed Until 2025

TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS EPA delays reporting period for PFAS chemicals under TSCA Section 8(a)(7) until July 2025

On September 4, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the delay of the start of the reporting period for Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

The reporting period was scheduled to begin on November 12, 2024, but the EPA’s new rule delays the beginning of the reporting period until July 2025.

The EPA attributes the delay to long-standing resource constraints within its TSCA program, which have hindered the progress of several key initiatives, including the full implementation of the reporting rule.

Under the new rule, the data submission period will open on July 11, 2025, when the agency expects the software reporting application to be fully functional. Most reporters would be required to complete all reporting by January 11, 2026. Small businesses reporting data solely on importing PFAS contained in articles will have until July 11, 2026 to submit reports.

Background on the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS

Under the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) reporting and recordkeeping requirements, any company that manufactures (including import) or has manufactured (including imported) PFAS or PFAS-containing articles in any year since January 1, 2011 is required to electronically report information regarding PFAS uses, production volumes, disposal, exposures, and hazards to the EPA.

The reporting rule is a statutory requirement established by the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The purpose of the rule is to provide the EPA, its partners, and the public with the largest-ever dataset of PFAS manufactured and used in the United States, and is a key action in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap.

More information from the EPA on the rule can be found online. Additionally, GreenSoft Technology maintains a PFAS Resource Center with information on PFAS regulations and proposals around the globe, which can be found here.

GreenSoft Technology helps identify PFAS chemicals in your supply chain for TSCA compliance

GreenSoft Technology’s PFAS Data Services solution provides affected companies with the chemical data from their supply chain that is needed to comply with the TSCA Section 8(a)(7) rule.

Our data collection team will contact your suppliers directly to obtain data on the PFAS chemicals contained in your products and components as per the PFAS definition noted in TSCA Section 8(a)(7).

With our Turnkey Service, we can generate the necessary compliance reports for you. Or you can use our GreenData Manager software to manage your company’s substance database and easily generate reports for this and other environmental regulations. Contact us to learn more.

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Canadian Environmental Protection Act

August 28, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

Canadian Government Enacts New PFAS Reporting Requirements in Electronics and Other Products

Canada PFAS Requirement

By the end of January 2025, companies must disclose import, production, and usage of 312 specific PFAS under CEPA 71(1)(b), with penalties for non-compliance

On July 24, the Canadian Minister of the Environment enacted new provisions to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) related to PFAS in electronics and other products.

With a deadline of January 29, 2025, CEPA 71(1)(b) requires companies to report on their import, production, and usage of 312 specific Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) during the calendar year of 2023.

To help you understand these new requirements, GreenSoft Technology has created an in-depth educational video. Watch the short preview clip below or view the full length video here.

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CEPA 71(1)(b) Reporting Requirements

Affected companies are defined as any company that:

  • Produces any in scope PFAS​ in Canada
  • Imports in scope PFAS chemicals, whether alone, in mixtures, or in chemical products​
  • Imports manufactured items containing in scope PFAS​
  • Uses in scope PFAS in the manufacturing process within Canada

For importers of manufactured items, reporting obligations vary depending on the type of manufactured item under import, the specific PFAS compound present, and the amount of each in-scope PFAS imported in the 2023 calendar year.

Penalties for non-compliance or for providing false or misleading information can range from a maximum of $25,000 for individuals to a maximum of $500,000 for large corporations. Fines are doubled for subsequent offenses.

The list of the 312 in-scope PFAS can be found here, along with the full text of the regulation provisions. Canada has also released a guidance document which can be found here. The Reporting Template required to be used for submissions can be found here. Submissions should be made using Canada’s online reporting tool here. Requests for extensions from the reporting requirements or concerns about proprietary information may be addressed directly to substances@ec.gc.ca before the original deadline.

GreenSoft Technology offers a PFAS solution for manufacturers

GreenSoft Technology provides companies with a Data Services solution to help with the Canadian CEPA 71(1)(b) PFAS legislation, as well as Minnesota and other US state PFAS regulations, EPA TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and emerging and proposed PFAS regulations around the globe.

Our data collection team will contact your suppliers to obtain data on the substances contained in your products and components. We’ll validate that data for accuracy and completeness, and then check it against the CEPA 71(1)(b) list of 312 PFAS chemicals, as well as any other global environmental regulations you must comply with.

With our Turnkey Service, we can generate the necessary compliance reports for you. Or you can use our GreenData Manager software to manage your company’s substance database and generate reports for this and other environmental regulations.

Contact us to learn more. And check out our new educational video on Canada’s new CEPA 71(1)(b) PFAS requirements here.

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Webinar

August 26, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

Webinar: EU Regulatory Update for Electronics Producers

EU Regulatory Update Webinar

Stay Ahead of the Curve: European Union Environmental Compliance Update 2024 for Electronics Manufacturers

Ensure your company is up to date with the latest environmental regulations out of the European Union affecting electronics manufacturers in 2024. This essential webinar will cover all the key changes and new developments in EU regulations to help you maintain compliance.

Join regulatory expert Randy Flinders as he provides an in-depth overview of the critical updates to EU environmental regulations, including:

  • EU RoHS Exemptions Updates
  • EU Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation Update
  • EU REACH Update
  • EU Proposed PFAS Ban Update
  • Other significant EU Regulations impacting electronics manufacturers

Take advantage of this opportunity to ask your questions during a live Q&A session.

Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot!

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EU RoHS & UK RoHS

August 1, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

Introducing GreenSoft’s New Combined EU RoHS Exemptions & UK RoHS Exemptions List

 

Download the Complete List of EU RoHS Exemptions and Corresponding UK RoHS Exemptions

GreenSoft Technology, Inc. is excited to announce that we have updated our EU RoHS Exemptions list to now include UK RoHS Exemptions for your easy reference.

GreenSoft has long maintained a compiled list of updated EU RoHS Exemptions and made it available as a free resource. Now, we have combined all current, valid EU RoHS exemptions and cross-referenced them with UK RoHS exemptions into a single, user-friendly Excel file.

The consolidated list ensures easy access and seamless navigation, making it simpler for you to stay compliant with both EU and UK regulations. This one-of-a-kind resource is available to download for free here.

Keep track of exemption extensions, expiration dates, and reference numbers

Under the EU RoHS and UK RoHS directives, producers of electronic equipment may be permitted to apply exemptions to substance restriction thresholds for certain specific uses and applications.

However, exemptions have varying expiration dates, and when expiration dates near, many exemptions are renewed with updated expiration dates. GreenSoft keeps track of these various expiration dates and current exemptions and compiles a single, comprehensive list for your convenience.

While the UK RoHS and EU RoHS exemptions are based on the same original directive, there are differences in their implementation, and exemptions have difference reference numbers under the two regulations.

Consolidating these exemptions into one comprehensive list makes it easier for businesses to ensure they meet the requirements in both regions. This unique tool is essential for manufacturers navigating the complex landscape of RoHS compliance post-Brexit.

You can download our new combined EU RoHS Exemptions and UK RoHS Exemptions list here.

 

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China RoHS

July 26, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.

China RoHS Regulation Updated to Restrict Four Phthalates in Electronics

 

China RoHS Regulation now matches EU RoHS regulation in restricting 10 substances in electrical and electronic equipment

On June 29, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standardization Administration) published an amendment to the China RoHS regulation (GB/T 26572-2011) which adds restrictions for four phthalates in electrical and electronic products.

The newly restricted four phthalates are:

  • Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
  • Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
  • Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (BEHP)
  • Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

Per the updated standard, the concentrations of each of these four phthalates must not exceed 0.1% by mass.

The restrictions take effect on January 1, 2026. The addition of these four phthalates brings the total number of restricted substances under China RoHS to ten substances.

These are the same four phthalates that were added to EU RoHS in 2015. The amendment was first proposed to be added to the China RoHS regulation in 2022.

Details of the amendment, published in Chinese, can be found here.

GreenSoft can help with China RoHS

Navigating environmental compliance regulations for electronic products can be difficult, and translation issues can make the China RoHS legislation particularly challenging.

GreenSoft maintains an office in China, enabling us to provide global coverage to our clients. With fluency in multiple languages including Chinese, we are able to help you make sense of the regulations affecting your company.

Our Data Services solution involves directly contacting your suppliers to gather compliance data on your products and components. We then meticulously verify this information for accuracy, ensuring you stay compliant with all relevant regulations.

Learn more about our Data Services, or contact us to get started.

 

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