...Brussels, Belgium - The International Antimony Oxide Industry Association (IAOIA) has announced that the first meeting of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals substances (REACH) antimony consortium is scheduled for January 30, 2008 in Paris.... more...

...Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) selling in the European Union could be caught off-guard by the recently implemented REACH regulations requiring registration and approval of chemicals used in manufacturing, according to Kline, a worldwide consulting and research firm.... more...

...Research and Markets has announced the addition of "REACH: A Regulatory Behemoth" to their offering. Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) came into effect on June 1, 2007, to streamline the EU's regulations on chemicals. Through its unified regulations across countries and substances, it is expected to create a level playing field for chemical companies within the EU and impact the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry, a key sector for Europe's economy.... more...

...New regulations for the use of chemicals for goods production and exports to the European Union were the focus of a Ha Noi seminar on November 19. The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances (REACH) and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) is expected to impact enterprises worldwide, including Viet Nam.... more...

...Geert Dancet, nominee for the post of Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency in Helsinki, took part in a hearing before the Environment Committee on Wednesday. During the hearing, Mr Dancet, whose formal appointment is scheduled for a month from now, stressed his personal independence and that of the Agency. He promised MEPs he would keep the committee informed about the Agency's work on a regular basis.... more...

...NEW DELHI: Adding to the woes of exporters who are in a soup over rupee appreciation, the European Union, the single-largest market for Indian goods, is gearing up to impose curbs on Indian goods. While a specific investigation has been launched by the European Commission into the presence to hazardous chemicals like PCP and dioxin in Indian products, it has also been decided to make it mandatory for all chemical exporters to register with EU authorities.... more...

...Intertek Ageus Solutions is pleased to host a free online REACH webinar on November 28th, 2007 to address the questions and concerns of North American chemical exporters, manufacturers and formulators with regard to Europe's chemical directive.... more...

...Vietnamese chemical exporters whose products are delivered in large volumes, or whose contents are harmful to humans, are required to register with European authorities when they export to this market.... more...

...Hot environmental topics affecting manufacturers in today's marketplace include electronic waste and recycling, lead free, low halogen and energy use. IPC and JEDEC will host a technical conference to examine the drivers behind "green" trends, including environmental directives and regulations such as RoHS, REACH and EuP, as well as consumer and nonregulatory pressures.... more...

... Kuala Lumpur: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Tuesday called on chemical industry players, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to be proactive in meeting the challenges posed by the European Union (EU)'s new chemical legislation known as REACH.... more...

...Turkish manufacturers are experiencing difficulties as a result of the EU's REACH chemicals regulation, according to Turkish exporters, who argue that the country should fulfil its pre-accession duties, but "not be discriminated against by the EU at the same time", EurActiv Turkey reports.... more...

...The European Union's new law regulating chemicals is getting plenty of attention at the World Trade Organization. At a Nov. 9 meeting, WTO's committee on technical barriers to trade focused heavily on the EU's Registration, Evaluation & Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) program, which took effect on June 1. The committee tries to ensure that regulations and other standards do not create unnecessary obstacles to trade.... more...

...New European Union rules requiring firms to register and document metals and other substances they handle is causing consternation among companies which fear the law will be costly and difficult to meet. EU figures suggest the direct cost to European industry, including chemicals companies, of meeting the regulations are likely to be as much as 2.3 billion euros ($3.37 billion) over 11 years.... more...

...SINGAPORE: SPRING Singapore is teaming up with the Singapore Chemicals Industry Council (SCIC) to help local exporters compete better in the global market. The tie-up, which will help Singapore exporters conform with new international regulations and standards, was announced Monday by Minister of State for Trade and Industry S Iswaran at the opening of Quality and Standards 2007.... more...

...I was listening to the radio this morning and an ad played for the station, promoting how they play today's hit music, with few commercial interruptions. The promo, voiced by a woman with a soothing voice, ended with what I'm guessing is the station's new tagline: "92.9 WBOS, A Carbon-Neutral Radio Station." What the heck does that mean, I wondered. It seems like everybody is jumping on the "green" bandwagon these days, including everyone in supply chain management.... more...

...The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) established the manufacturers Network on Chemical Regulation (Network) in response to business concerns about the impact of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) and other global chemical controls.... more...

...Implementing the new European Union legislation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) poses many challenges for manufacturers in the global supply chain. On October 17, 2007, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) convened the first meeting of a newly formed Network on Chemical Regulation (Network) to provide a forum for U.S. industry to address REACH-implementation concerns that cross industry sectors.... more...

...Implementing the new European Union legislation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) poses many challenges for manufacturers in the global supply chain. On October 17, 2007, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) convened the first meeting of a newly formed Network on Chemical Regulation (Network) to provide a forum for U.S. industry to address REACH-implementation concerns that cross industry sectors.... more...

...BEIJING, Oct 19 Asia Pulse - This year, China Chamber of Commerce of Metals & Chemicals Importers and Exporters will set up an office in Helsinki Finland, to help Chinese enterprises cope with new European chemicals regulation, according to Yan Bangsong vice-chairman of the chamber.... more...

...Location: ERA Technology Ltd, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7SA, Date: 11/12/2007. This new course explains the direct and indirect requirements of REACH and the technical and business level issues that these reveal.... more...

...REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)- the European Union (EU)'s new chemical regulation will severely impact the Chinese chemical industry. REACH was passed by the European Parliament and the Council of EU on December 18, 2006, and is aimed to "ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment," and "enhance competitiveness and innovation".... more...

...Companies faced with the challenges of RoHS and ELV are now looking at how REACH changes their material compliance strategy. This 1 hour, live webinar is designed to provide a case study for how this new legislation is going to directly affect manufacturers and suppliers. Attendees will leave with a better definition of what REACH means and what steps they should take next.... more...