The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KemI) has submitted a proposal to the European Commission to restrict medium-chained chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in electrical and electronic equipment. The agency proposes to ban concentrations over 0,1% of MCCPs as it is concerned over possible environmental effects.
New proposal aims to reintroduce toxic cadmium in electronic displays on the EU market
This week ChemSec replied to the Commission’s public consultation regarding the RoHS cadmium display exemption. ChemSec strongly oppose this extended exemption since it will disfavour EU based companies providing sustainable innovation and alternatives. Additionally, cadmium is not biodegradable. “Cadmium cause…
Phthalates restricted under RoHS
Last week, four phthalates were added to the list of restricted substances under the RoHS directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic devices). This is the first time since the original directive of 2003 that new substances are…
Four phthalates to be restricted under RoHS
In a notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the European Commission announces that it intends to add four phthalates to the list of restricted substances under RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic devices). The four phthalates…
ChemSec leaves European Commission RoHS working group
Earlier this year the European Commission initiated a working group to guide the implementation of RoHS, the EU Directive on hazardous chemicals in electrical and electronic equipment. ChemSec, the only NGO representative in the group, has in a letter to…