Regulators in the United States and Europe are eyeing chemicals in the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) class.
The European Commission defines a circular economy as one that “aims to maintain the value of products, materials and resources for as long as possible by returning them into the product cycle at the end of their use, while minimizing the generation of waste. The fewer products we discard, the less materials we extract, the better for our environment.”
The European Union is engaged in reviews and updates of several significant regulatory measures, under the auspices of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
The European Commission (EC) defines a circular economy as one that “aims to maintain the value of products, materials and resources for as long as possible by returning them into the product cycle at the end of their use, while minimizing the generation of waste.”
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of 4,730 man-made chemicals (OECD, 2018), the two most well-known of which are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). PFAS are used in a wide variety of consumer products and industrial applications because of their unique chemical and physical properties, including oil and water repellence, temperature and chemical resistance, and surfactant properties.
There is evidence that certain PFAS can accumulate and stay in the environment and in the human body for long periods of time and lead to adverse human health outcomes.
Global Electronics Association places a high priority on government relations because so many public policy debates have large impacts on our industry. We actively advocate on our members’ behalf on issues such as taxes, regulations, R&D, and the environment.
Within Global Advocacy Report, we will share some highlights of what we’re working on in the Global Electronics Association Government Relations office. The articles in each edition cover just a few of the issues that we are engaged in on an ever-changing basis.
A plant tour presents a good opportunity to increase the visibility of the printed board industry and solidify relationships with your elected officials. This page gives presents a brief introductory guide to conducting a successful facility tour.
Table of TSCA High-Priority Substances Sorted by Applicability to Electronics Manufacturing
IPC monitors and engages in selected, high-priority EHS policy matters in the Asia-Pacific region. IPC white papers on evolving chemicals regulations in China, Japan, and South Korea provide a detailed look at the history of the policies, recent regulatory updates, and the regulatory trends in the respective countries
The Toxic Substances Chemical Act (TSCA) – amended in 2016 by the Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA) – is the primary U.S. federal law governing the commercial use of chemicals that pose risks to human health and the environment.