19 Jun
Reporting on Chemical Safety and REACH Compliance with IUCLID

The International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID) has recently updated its information requirements for registering chemicals in accordance with the REACH Regulation to ensure they comply with the regulation. As a result of the streamlined formats and absoluteness check rules […]

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15 Jun
Social Compliance in Supply Chain Management: What You Need to Know

The management of social compliance is an integral part of supply chain management. To ensure that all parties involved in the production and delivery of goods adhere to ethical, societal, and environmental standards. A company’s reputation is more likely to […]

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13 Jun
Update on CMRT: What’s New in Version 6.31?

The CMRT version 6.31 was released on May 26, 2023, and this addresses all the issues with the earlier CMRT v.6.3 which was reported to the RMI. On May 5, 2023, RMI released CMRT V6.3 as a major update to […]

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9 Jun
ECHA adds two new substances to the REACH SVHC list

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated the Candidate List of substances of very high concern, which now includes 235 hazardous chemicals. The new chemicals have been added to the REACH SVHC Candidate List to ensure a high level of […]

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8 Jun
Prop 65 update: new additions to the list of restricted substances

According to the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, known as California Proposition 65, the purpose of the act is to protect the drinking water sources of the state against contamination with toxic chemicals that cause cancer, […]

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5 Jun
A Guide for Manufacturers and Consumers on PVC Lead Restriction!

A new amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) is set to take effect on 8th May 2023. This amendment is aimed at eliminating lead (lead acetate) and its compounds from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and other plastics. In addition to […]

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2 Jun
Decoding the EPA’s Latest proposal to amend TSCA Chemical Regulation

On May 26, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to the regulations governing new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The purpose of these amendments is to align the regulations with the amendments made to […]

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25 May
CMRT v 6.3 Update: What’s New and Improved?

CMRT refers to Conflict Minerals Reporting Template. The purpose of the template is to collect sourcing information on Tantalum, Tin, Gold, and Tungsten, also known as 3TG, used in products. The CMRT is crucial for industries such as electronics, automotive, […]

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23 May
Everything you need to know about the Ethylene Oxide (EtO) emissions regulation by EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been working to regulate the emission of ethylene oxide (EtO) to protect public health and the environment. A highly reactive and flammable gas, EtO is used in the production of medical equipment, plastics, and […]

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22 May
IMDS 14.1 Roll-out: What You Need to Know

IMDS (International Material Data System) is an online database used by the automotive industry to meet obligations provided to automotive manufacturers and their concerned suppliers. The IMDS tool is constantly being improved by DXC Technology to keep up with updated […]

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