...Businesses across the north west need to prepare now for strict new rules on chemicals being introduced by the EU. A new helpline has been launched by employers' body IBEC aimed helping businesses cope with the onerous new chemical regulation.... more...

...REACH, the EU Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals law that will go into force on June 1, 2007, mainly target companies that manufacture chemicals, but REACH does contain provisions directed towards producers and importers of components and finished goods, as well as towards companies that merely use chemicals in the EU on a professional basis.... more...

...Businesses across the West will benefit from a new helpline launched by IBEC aimed at helping them prepare for onerous new EU Chemical Regulation REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) that comes into force in June.... more...

...MUNICH, Germany - Coming together under a United Nations initiative, several global companies and non-government organizations have launched an attempt to address ecological and environmental threats associated with the recycling of electronic waste in developing countries.... more...

...Without a good set of tools, RoHS compliance management can quickly become a big headache for all parties involved. Following these four steps (including BOM scrubbing, data collection, compliance validation and declaration) is a good place to start. By Emily Wang, marketing manager, Pacific Oaks Technology, Inc.... more...

...A consultation document on the proposals for enforcement of the REACH Regulation in the UK was published today. REACH, (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) was agreed by the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on 18 December 2006.... more...

...The UK has become one of the first countries in the EU to issue draft proposals on enforcing the bloc's new chemicals controls law, due to add to the regulatory cost burden faced by industry.... more...

...Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51923) has announced the addition of Hazardous Chemicals: Control and Regulation in the European Market to their offering.... more...

...LONDON - The U.K. government is seeking input on its proposals for the enforcement of the European Union's REACH chemicals regulation. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs published a consultation document Tuesday. Reponses will be accepted through June 4.... more...

...In the 1970s, as a public relations consultant, I helped introduce a new pesticide to the American market. More specifically, to the pest control industry, as it was not available for use by the public. It was called "Ficam" and, after having undergone the costly Environmental Protection Agency registration process, it was quickly and widely used by pest control professionals, not just for its capacity to eliminate cockroaches and a variety of other pest insects, but because it was applied with nothing more toxic than water.... more...

...As the implementation date nears concerns have grown over its effect on business. A recent bulletin from Marsh's London office charges that, "global supply chains are at risk from 'duty of care' rules that are part of the European Union's REACH legislation." In its report, "The Risk Management Impacts of REACH", Marsh outlines the increased business risks that chemicals suppliers and users globally are facing as a result of REACH." According to Marsh the EC "has stated that REACH will cost the chemical industry [US $3 billion] over 11 years."... more...

...EU regulations are more stringent and more numerous than US regulations, and US manufacturers who don't consider themselves chemical companies will find themselves widely affected by REACH. Dr. Louis Wyness of TSG Europe, a UK-based regulatory services consultancy, explains.... more...

...One of the most radical changes to be made to the European chemical industry is 'Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals', reviewed by Derek Carpenter.... more...