Double Webinar - China RoHS and REACH SVHC

New China RoHS standard and new REACH SVHCs

OTTAWA, Dec. 29 2014 /CNW/ - On 14 January 2015, Claigan Environmental Inc. (www.claigan.com) will present a double webinar on changes in the China RoHS marking standard and the REACH SVHCs added in December of 2014.  In the second half of 2014, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published an updated version of the standard for "Marking for the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information Products."  On 14 December 2014, the European Chemical  Agency (ECHA), published six (6) new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) plus an additional listing for one (1) substance.  Half of the webinar will be devoted to each of these topics.

The new China RoHS standard, SJ/T 11364-2014 ("Marking for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products") includes an updated scope for China RoHS, and updated requirements for the hazardous substance table, marking, and product labelling.  This webinar will discuss the new requirements, removed requirements, options, and updated scope, in practical terms.

Most REACH SVHC updates include substances that have a very restricted scope and are not normally likely to be present over 0.1% w/w in an article, outside of very specific applications.  The December 2014 update includes substances that have very broad applications and will be commonly found in standard plastics.  This webinar will explain the relevant substances, their common uses and concentrations, and how to manage these substances based on risk-based assessment and selective testing.

China RoHS topics covered in this webinar:

• Contents of the new standard
• Entry into force
• Changes in scope
• Hazardous substance table (HST)
• EFUP / EPUP labelling
• Digital display
• Changes in acceptable methods of conveying the information
• Removed / discontinued requirements

REACH SVHC topics covered in this webinar:

• December 2014 SVHCs
• Common uses and concentrations
• High risk substances
• Uses of UV and thermal stabilizers in plastics
• Risk-based assessment methods and selective testing

Due to the expected interest in this topic, two (2) webinars are being held on January 14th to accommodate a larger audience.

Webinar - New China RoHS standard and new REACH SVHCs
Date: 14 January 2015
Time: 10 am Eastern
Duration: 1 hour plus Q&A
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8213463273496910337 or on Claigan Website at http://www.claigan.com/signup.php

Webinar - New China RoHS standard and new REACH SVHCs
Date: 14 January 2015
Time: 2 pm Eastern
Duration: 1 hour plus Q&A
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1975698513635428097 or on Claigan Website at http://www.claigan.com/signup.php

Register now or send e-mail to [email protected].  For more information on Claigan Environmental's restricted materials, see Claigan's services at www.claigan.com.

About Claigan Environmental (www.claigan.com)

Claigan is a leading provider of compliance and testing solutions for  RoHS, REACH SVHC, Conflict Minerals, and related global restriction materials requirements.  Claigan is dedicated to providing practical solutions for restricted materials compliance, product safety, and component engineering.  At Claigan, we believe in 'More Results.  Less Journey.'

SOURCE: Claigan Environmental Inc.