Global Electronics Association Supports Industry Call on Substances of Concern
In a joint effort, the Global Electronics Association recently co-signed a statement urging European policy makers to adopt a harmonised and workable approach to the "Substances of Concern” (SoC) concept across different sustainability policies that impact the electronics supply chain. We ask for coherent, pragmatic, and non-duplicative legislation that ensures both sustainability and competitiveness. The joint letter was submitted in response to the consultation on simplification of administrative burdens in environmental legislation, which closed on September 10.
Key Summary
• The Global Electronics Association co signed a joint industry statement calling for a harmonised and workable Substances of Concern approach across sustainability policies.
• The statement urges European policy makers to ensure coherence, pragmatism, and non duplicative requirements for the electronics supply chain.
• The letter was submitted in response to the consultation on simplifying administrative burdens in environmental legislation.
• The consultation closed on September 10 and reflects growing industry concern about fragmented regulatory approaches.
• Companies seeking more information can contact Diana Radovan, the Association’s director of sustainability policy.
For more information, contact Diana Radovan, Global Electronics Association' director of sustainability policy.
The Association co signed a joint industry statement urging a harmonised and workable Substances of Concern approach.
A consistent approach helps avoid overlapping or conflicting rules that can complicate compliance and reduce competitiveness.
The letter was submitted as part of the consultation on simplifying administrative burdens in environmental legislation.
The industry asked for coherent, pragmatic, and non duplicative legislation that supports both sustainability and the functionality of the electronics supply chain.