Programme
Please note that all times are given in British Standard Time (BST)
- Session 1: EU chemicals strategy for sustainability and other developments in Europe
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Welcome and introduction
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The strategy: Background and main initiatives relating to the electronics sector
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Coherence of RoHS, REACH and other chemical-product policies that affect electronics and the proposed new REACH restriction on PFASs
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Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and electronics: Should there be more visibility?
This presentation examines the consequences of managing electronic products and e-waste containing POPs in the context of plastic additives, disposal, recycling and human exposure. Can substitution with non-toxic materials avoid regrettable substitution and the design mistakes of the past?
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Q&A
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Short break
- Session 2: Strategy and supply chain issues including Scip
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Beyond Scip compliance: ESG metrics to reduce non-essential SVHC use in supply chains
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Anticipating regulatory challenges
- The complexity of the supply chain in the electronics sector adds additional challenges to manage the chemicals and materials used in electrical and electronic products and processes.
- This presentation will explore the evolution of regulated and restricted substances lists, the additions and impact on the supply chain and examples of hazard screening at the material selection stage to anticipate and avoid supply chain disruption.
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Supply chain chemical regulatory impact and green chemistry
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Q&A
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Break and sponsor workshops
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Sponsor workshop from UL: Complexity of Managing Diverse Chemical Control Regulations in Electronics
This workshop will outline the many nuanced, intricate differences between chemical substance regulations in electronics across the world and how this relates to assessing and communicating compliance for a complex Bill of Materials. We will discuss and demonstrate how UL’s scalable solutions can automate and streamline what is most times a manual, time-intensive process and how we can partner with your teams and maximize your efficiency.
Stacie Abraham
Regulatory Program Manager, Business Development & Client Solutions, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, UL William Henry Merrill Society - Session 3: TSCA, US state level updates and chemicals management for electronics across The Americas
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Moderator:
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US EPA and TSCA updates and new TSCA restrictions including phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP 3:1)
Cindy Wheeler
Attorney-adviser, Existing Chemicals Risk Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, EPA -
TSCA risk management: Chemicals with relevance to electronics
- How to engage with the EPA; types of data and information needed
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Q&A
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Chemical policy evolution in the US: A panel discussion
Speakers include:
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Break
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California Proposition 65: An overview
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California Proposition 65: New policy activity and other happenings at OEHHA
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Developments to chemical regulations in Canada and what this means for the electronics industry
- The Batteries and Electronics Registry is now open!
- Amendments to the Federal Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 and impact to the electronic industry
- Beyond regulations: Canadian initiative for greener electronics
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Q&A
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Close of day one
