REACH consulting Articles
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Lead consultant on REACH for Johnson Mattheys catalyst division
We are lead consultant on REACH for Johnson Matthey’s catalyst division and the European Catalyst Manufacturers Association (ECMA). We have worked to demonstrate absence of risk for the manufacture and use of catalysts containing many different metals and metal compounds. Primary tasks for these projects were: Compilation of emissions data and information on risk management measures from ...
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EU REACH: Update of SVHC Candidate List to 144 Entries
The originally expected four substances, (2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-ditertpentylphenol, 2-benzotriazol-2-yl-4,6-di-tert-butylphenol, 2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-(5-chlorobenzotriazol-2-yl)phenol and 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(tert-butyl)-6-(sec-butyl)phenol were not included this time because their proposed classifications of very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) and persistent, ...
By SGS
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EU Plans to Restrict DecaBDE
One year after the last expansion of the list of Persistent Organic a first indication on a possible restriction of Bis(pentabromophenyl)ether (DecaBDE) under REACH Annex XVII or POPs Regulation (proposed by Norway in May 2013) was published on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website on August 1, 2013 (3). The group of polybrominated diphenylethers has a long history of restriction in the ...
By SGS
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SGS offers Online Training Tool for REACH Compliance
The EU’s REACH legislation places the responsibility squarely on manufacturers and importers to ensure the chemical composition of their products does not endanger human health. Keeping track of the data and making it available on demand poses a number of challenges for compliance. The principle REACH is based on is that it is the responsibility of industry participants to ensure that only ...
By SGS
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New Regulation on Sanctions for Violation of Chemical Safety in Germany
On 24 April 2013 the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs issued a new regulation on sanctions of chemical safety (ChemSanktionsV). This regulation was published on 30 April 2013 (1), enforced on 1 May 2013 and defines administrative as well as criminal offences with regard to violations ...
By SGS
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Common Issues of UF Filter System Operations
One facet of technological advancement is attempting to mitigate the more glaring issues that consistently crop up due to the nature of a system process. Of course, even with decades of improvement nothing is infallible. In this article, we will discuss the common issues that can occur using UF filtration systems.Ultrafiltration is a pressure driven membrane separation technology that is a ...
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What is an Article Under Reach?
REACH Produce, import or sell, for example toys, furniture, metal goods, clothing, electrical equipments or other articles? REACH regulation also control the use of substances in articles. Under REACH each producer, importer and supplier of articles bears responsibility for ensuring the safe use of the articles he places on the EU market. We ensure, that your products meet all REACH requirements. ...
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Weathering the Storm: Can the environmental industry stay afloat in a sinking economy?
How will regulating agencies deal with budgetary shortfalls and staff layoffs? As the private sector struggles to reduce costs, will these companies do more in-house environmental work or cut back on projects (even at the risk of noncompliance)? For the consulting industry, will projects dry up and force staff cuts? Or will clients, as they reduce environmental departments, reach out more to ...
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Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report Included Comments by Lynn L. Bergeson and Charles M. Auer on EPA Chemical Backlog
On August 8, 2017, Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), and Charles M. Auer, Senior Regulatory and Policy Advisor with B&C, were quoted by Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report in the article “Clearing EPA's New Chemicals ‘Backlog’ Cheered by Industry.” Lynn Bergeson, managing partner with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. ...
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An EHS Checklist for Low-Risk Technology Facilities
For environment, health and safety (EHS) managers at technology companies, identifying, assessing and prioritizing potential risks in a lower-risk environment - from offices to call centers - is part of the job. And when it comes to EHS programs, compliance is just the start. The following EHS checklist can serve as an assessment guide for EHS managers of low-risk technology facilities, ...
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4 Must-Know FAQs for Sustainability Consulting in the Tech World
The best sustainability programs have one thing in common: They integrate sustainability into core business practices. For technology companies, sustainability is much more than compliance. Sustainability programs help avoid costs and risks, save money (via energy, water, and waste), build a positive brand image, attract and retain employees, and reduce a company’s environmental footprint. ...
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Heavy metal & hydrocarbon contaminated sludge
Solidification of Heavy Metal & Hydrocarbon Contaminated Sewage Sludge Client: North Lanarkshire Council Project Managers: Jacobs Challenge: The former sewage treatment works were decommissioned in the 1970’s. It is thought that during the closure process, demolition material originating from the site’s operational buildings was placed into five digester tanks in an attempt to ...
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Endocrine Disruptors
Overview: Substances that mimic, influence, or interfere with the body's endocrine system at certain doses, and produce potentially adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and/or immune effects in both humans and wildlife, are called endocrine disruptors. These substances can be naturally-occurring or man-made. Endocrine issues have long been the subject of intense regulatory interest ...
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Global Regulatory Update for October 2015
AUSTRALIA NICNAS Will Publish Reforms Implementation Plan Consultation Paper And Consultation Workshops: The October 6, 2015, issue of The NICNAS Bulletin includes an item on the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) reforms implementation plan. According to the item, the implementation plan outlines opportunities for community and industry consultation; ...
By Acta Group
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Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation
AUSTRALIA Australia Releases Third Consultation Paper Concerning NICNAS Reform: On April 29, 2016, the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) published the third consultation paper on its reform initiative. This consultation paper summarizes the main stakeholder comments on the second consultation paper, and builds on the themes in the second consultation paper ...
By Acta Group
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