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EPA Prioritizes Five Chemicals for Risk Evaluation Under TSCA
In an effort to strengthen chemical safety regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the initiation of the prioritization process for five additional toxic chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This decision may substantially impact manufacturers as the EPA takes steps…
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PFAS, Supply Chain Resilience, and 4 More Topics You May Have Missed in 2023
As we close the book on 2023, there were a lot of major topics and events we discussed that impacted the semiconductor industry. From the growing scrutiny of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ to major supply chain disruptions and how to respond to them, we had much…
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US Restricts AI Chip Exports to China
The U.S. Department of Commerce is restricting the sale of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China after announcing new export rules in October. The latest measures specifically target Nvidia’s A800 and H800 AI chips, with potential implications for semiconductor giants Intel and AMD. Additionally,…
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EPA Proposes to Amend PBT Rules for decaBDE and PIP (3:1)
On November 24th, 2023, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule regarding amending the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals addressed in final rules issued under the…
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3 New Substances Added to California Prop 65 – November 2023
On November 17, 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added three new substances to California’s Proposition 65 list. Proposition 65 requires businesses to place clear warning labels on products and locations that may contain significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer,…
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TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS “Final Rule” – UPDATED
November 2023 Update On November 6th, the EPA published TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Rule List of Chemicals regarding the reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The EPA defines PFAS to include at least one of these three structures: R-(CF2)-CF(R’)R”, where both the CF2 and CF moieties are saturated…
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UFLPA Entity List Update – US Restricts Imports from China Made with Forced Labor
The United States restricted imports from three more Chinese companies as part of an effort to eliminate goods made with the forced labor of Uyghur minorities. Effective September 27, 2023, goods produced by the following companies are being restricted from entering the United States: Xinjiang…
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CMRT 6.31 Release Available for Download
The RMI recommends using CMRT v6.31 or higher for the reporting year, as it contains revisions to correct reported issues. CMRT v6.31 includes minor revisions as follows: Minor revisions to correct reported issues including those related to “Declaration”, “Smelter List”, and “Smelter Look-up” tabs….
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The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
The CBAM is a landmark tool to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods that are entering the EU. It will ensure that the carbon price of imports is equivalent to the carbon price of domestic production,…
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IEC 62474 Updates: Significance for the Electronics Industry in 2023
In a recent development, the IEC 62474 Database has undergone a significant update, designated as version D27.00. This update holds notable importance within the electronics industry for several key reasons. Understanding the IEC 62474 Updates The IEC 62474 Database’s latest iteration, version D27.00, brings…