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The latest revision of the RoHS Directive in the EU: An exemption for mercury has been added under specific equipment categories
The EU made the latest revision to the RoHS Directive on July 11, 2023, adding a mercury exemption for the category of electrical and electronic equipment of industrial monitoring and control instruments. This exemption is due to the fact that it is scientifically or technically infeasible to eliminate or substitute mercury in this specific application. The validity period of this exemption is limited until the end of 2025. This revised directive will come into force on July 31, 2023, and each member state should adopt and publish it by January 31, 2024.
The UK Released the 2023 Edition of REACH (Amended) Regulations
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) issued the REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2023, SI772 on July 19, 2023. This new regulation amends Article 41 of the original REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals.
UK Amends Cosmetics (Chemical Restrictions) Regulations
On July 6, 2023, UK issued The Cosmetics (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, revising List of Restricted Cosmetic Substances and List of Permitted UV Filters. The amendments reference EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety assessments and EU cosmetics regulation updates. Relevant companies should monitor regulatory differences and prepare responses.
Customs Inspection Clearance Strategies and Techniques
Master primary customs inspection methods, triggering factors, and response strategies to ensure compliant operations, reduce inspection risks, and guarantee smooth exports
Australia Revises the Food Standards Code: Focus on Pesticide Residue Limit Standards
On July 11, 2023, the Australian Federal Gazette issued a revision notice for the Australia - New Zealand Food Standards Code, mainly including updating some terms, related regulations, references, and the names of regulatory agencies in the code, as well as revising the pesticide residue limit standards in Schedule 20 of the code. These revisions came into effect immediately upon publication.
The US Environmental Protection Agency releases a new PFAS review framework.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new review framework specifically targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This framework primarily describes EPAs approach when reviewing new PFAS and their new uses. The goal is to conduct comprehensive assessments through pre-manufacture notices (PMNs) and significant new use notices (SNUNs) before PFAS are allowed into commerce, to protect human health and the environment from their hazards.
South Koreas Ministry of Environment plans to list lead compounds and benzene as restricted substances
Recently, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea plans to designate lead compounds and benzene as restricted substances according to the K - REACH Act. This action aims to reduce the use of these two types of chemical substances in specific applications to prevent their potential impacts on the environment and human health. This article will deeply analyze the definition of restricted substances, the impacts of lead compounds and benzene on the environment and health, and the potential impacts of relevant policies on the industry.
The 16th Update of EU Plastic Regulations for Food Contact
On July 12, 2023, the European Commission issued the amending regulation (EU) 2023/1442 of the plastic regulation (EU) 10/2011 for food contact. The main amendments include revoking two permitted substances, tightening the requirements for phthalate plasticizers, modifying the use requirements of permitted substances and adding new permitted substances. The new regulation came into force on August 1, 2023.
Shanghais Import-Export Value Hits Record High in H1 2023
According to Shanghai Customs data, the total import and export value of Shanghai in the first half of 2023 reached 2.09 trillion yuan, an increase of 11.4% year-on-year. Among these, the growth of private enterprises and bonded logistics trade was particularly significant, becoming important drivers of Shanghais foreign trade growth. Meanwhile, the export of electromechanical products and the import of consumer goods also showed strong growth momentum.
New EU Regulations and Rules on Foreign Government Subsidies
This article provides a detailed interpretation of the implementing rules accompanying the Regulation on Foreign Subsidies from Non-EU Countries That May Distort the EU Market, formally adopted by the European Commission on July 10, 2023. It clarifies requirements for submission of notifications, the investigative powers of the European Commission, the submission of restrictive commitments, the scope of transparency and reporting obligations, and the procedural rights of relevant operators in investigation procedures, providing specific guidance for companies to comply with the new rules.
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