As the coronavirus pandemic has persisted, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strengthened its worker health protections and increased the number of workplace inspections, resulting in an increase of citations for violating certain standards.

Statement from John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO on final passage of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

In this month’s (November 2020) report, you will find U.S. and European data on economic growth, employment, Manufacturer’s Sentiment (PMI) and end markets for electronics.

Senior executives from across the European electronics manufacturing value chain gathered virtually last week to meet European Commission officials and advocate for policies to ensure our sector’s competitiveness in a dynamic regulatory landscape.

ECHA formally launches the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database.

IPC IMPACT Europe is your opportunity to connect with EU policy makers, learn about current policy priorities, and discuss how these changes may impact your business.

Here is a rundown of what we at IPC are pressing members of Congress to prioritize in the waning days of 2020: COVID-19 recovery, National Defense Authorization Act, Appropriations.

IPC supports the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions that would bolster the resiliency and security of the electronics manufacturing ecosystem, including printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).

New to ECHA SCIP? As a member of the electronics manufacturing supply chain, what you need to know to get started.

IPC today joined with almost 40 other groups in calling on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to postpone the January deadline for a new chemicals database and to study related issues further before it goes forward.