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PFAS: What Are They & How Are They Regulated

PFAS substances provide many desirable material characteristics. They are widely used in applications where resistance to water, oil, and heat is … See more

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The Regulatory Landscape for Medical Devices Assent

WEBMedical Device Regulation in Europe. On May 26, 2021, the European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In-Vitro Medical Device Regulation (IVDR) …

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What Is California Proposition 65

WEBThe Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, commonly known as Proposition 65, is a regulation designed to protect California residents from …

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A Comparison of New TSCA & REACH Assent

WEBBoth TSCA, which was recast in 2016 as the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act and is now commonly known as “New TSCA,” and the REACH Regulation scrutinize …

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What Are Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

WEBPersistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are organic chemical compounds that have adverse, long-term effects on people and the environment. Highly stable and resistant to …

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OEHHA Releases New Q&A on Prop 65 Warning Requirements

WEBThe Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) of the California Environmental Protection Agency has released a new guidance for businesses in scope …

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What Is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

WEBThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a U.S. government agency responsible for protecting human and environmental health. In 1970, Richard Nixon established the …

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What Is CE Certification

WEBConformité Européenne (CE) certification is a regulatory standard that verifies certain products are safe for sale and use in the European Economic Area (EEA). …

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What Is the EU REACH Regulation

WEBThe Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation came into effect in 2007 to protect human health and the environment by …

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What is the Labour Standards Assurance System (LSAS)

WEBThe Labour Standards Assurance System (LSAS) is a system that provides a mandate for labor standards in the medical supply industry. The LSAS was developed by the United …

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What Are REACH Substances of Very High Concern

WEBSubstances of very high concern (SVHCs) are chemicals that have serious effects on human health or the environment. These chemicals may be individual substances or …

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What Is Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation

WEBFor more information about REACH and how you can meet your requirements, check out The REACH Handbook: Your Guide to SVHC Compliance. The REACH Restrictions …

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Understanding Proposition 65 Assent

WEBUnderstanding Proposition 65. Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is designed to protect the public from exposure to toxic …

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What Is the Waste Framework Directive

WEBThe European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive (WFD) was implemented to protect the environment and human health from hazardous substances during waste …

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What Is the EU RoHS Directive & Why Is It Important

WEBThe European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive initially entered into force on July 1, 2006, governing the use of substances …

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Understanding TSCA Assent

WEBThe Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) regulates the manufacture, import, distribution, use, and disposal of new and existing chemicals in U.S. commerce. The …

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A Guide to CE Marking Certification of Electrical Equipment

WEBA Conformité Européenne (CE) marking is a regulatory standard that verifies certain products are safe for sale and use in the European Economic Area (EEA). It …

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RoHS Enforcement: What Happens When Restricted Substances …

WEBThe Quiet Enforcement of the RoHS Directive. The goal of the RoHS Directive is to protect both the environment and human health by restricting the use of …

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Supplier Relationship Management: Engaging Non-Responsive

WEBAssent is the world’s leading supply chain data management solution provider, servicing over 500 companies, and enabling effective compliance and supplier …

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