The European Commission published on 27 February its Communication on advanced materials. The Communication sets out the proposed approach to develop industrial leadership from Research and Innovation (R&I) through deployment. Electronics is one of the preliminary priority sectors in terms of potential use.
On March 10, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution with recommendations on the future of due diligence legislation in Europe.
In response, both the U.S. House and Senate have included in the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions to bolster the resiliency and security of the electronics manufacturing ecosystem, including printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).
The Global Electronics Association has joined more than 100 industry associations in urging Congress to adopt pragmatic updates to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
The Global Electronics Association recently joined a multi-stakeholder industry call to European policy makers for implementing an impactful omnibus package without delays.
The Public Consultation initiated by the European Commission (EC) on the upcoming Circular Economy Act, expected at the end of 2026, closed November 6. The Global Electronics Association consolidated and submitted industry input on November 3.
The Global Electronics Association is urging the European Commission to expand the scope of the EU Chips Act, warning that the current focus on semiconductor fabrication alone leaves Europe exposed to significant supply chain vulnerabilities for critical European industries.
The Global Electronics Association on November 4 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL) to strengthen cooperation in standardization, validation, certification, and professional training across the electronics industry.
In its recent position on the omnibus package for sustainability reporting, addressed to the European policymakers who are driving it, the Global Electronics Association outlines two types of recommendations for a fit-for-purpose package for the electronics industry.
This morning, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced a major tax package that includes several provisions supported by IPC.