11 Apr
Understanding the GADSL update in 2023: What you need to know!

GADSL (Global Automotive Declaration Substance List) is managed by Global Automotive Stakeholders Group (GASG) and includes reportable substances. The program was introduced on April 29, 2005. Since 2005, OEM standards have incorporated the GADSL for reporting hazardous substances. The GADSL […]

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5 Apr
ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) adds 8 more substances for REACH Authorisation – 11th Recommendation kicks in.

To ensure proper control of risks for human health and the environment ECHA recommends that the European Commission adds eight substances to the REACH Authorisation List including Lead. Use of Lead in batteries, ammunition, cables, vehicles, machinery, electronics, radiation shielding, […]

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27 Mar
First US drinking water standard for PFAS is proposed by the EPA.

The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule that would establish legally enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A significant step has been taken towards setting the first enforceable federal standard for PFAS under […]

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21 Mar
RMAP Standards

Do you want to participate in RMAP Assessment program? Before that you need to know about the RMAP Standards. The RMAP Standards are developed based on the requirements of the OECD Due diligence Guidance, the EU regulation 2071/821 and the […]

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17 Mar
ECHA regulations – EU-wide restrictions on brominated flame retardants (BFRs)

ECHA has identified a few flame retardants, mainly aromatic brominated flame retardants as candidates for an EU-wide restriction. Restriction would hopefully minimise the exposure of people and the environment to these substances which are considered to be persistent, potentially bioaccumulative […]

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10 Mar
Different types of IMDS (International Material Data System) System

IMDS (International Material Data System) is a collaboration of Audi, BMW, Daimler, EDS (now part of DXC Technology, the system administrator), Ford, Opel, Porsche, VW, and Volvo. It helps the OEM and their suppliers to meet the regulation, standards and […]

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1 Mar
New York joins in the club of PFAS substance’s ban in Apparels and Clothing

What is PFAS? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been widely used in a variety of industrial and consumer products that leads to cause health problems such as cancer, liver damage, and […]

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27 Feb
All you need to know about Prop 65 2023 update

One of the biggest updates to Prop65 in 2023 is the addition of new chemicals to the list of substances that bear warnings. There are now over 1000 chemicals on the Prop 65 list. Another important update to Prop 65 […]

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24 Feb
Did you know LC-PFCAs restriction is already in effect?

The European Commission restricts perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFCAs) as Entry 68 of the Regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Annex XVII. The restriction will be applicable as of February 25, 2023. PFCAs cannot be placed on […]

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13 Feb
New FMEA Guidelines Released by AIAG and VDA: Here’s What You Need to Know

The Automotive Industry Action Group has collaborated with the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) in publishing the international guide on Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). AIAG and VDA have combined together and formed their previous FMEA standards […]

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