by stefanie | May 24, 2023 | World Focus
The compatible Pantum cartridges were discovered on sale in Romania and, when tested, were found to contain excessive levels of decaBDE and appear to lack RoHS or REACH certification. Compatible Pantum toner cartridges that are widely available in Romania were found...
by stefanie | Apr 13, 2023 | World Focus
To protect workers and the environment, ECHA recommends that the European Commission adds eight substances, including lead, to the REACH Authorisation List. Once substances are added to the list, companies will need to apply for authorisation to continue using them....
by stefanie | Nov 18, 2022 | World Focus
A pilot enforcement project on substances recovered from waste reveals that 26 % of checked substances are in breach of REACH. This pilot project was undertaken for the first time by the Enforcement Forum in eleven member states who checked 46 cases to assess the...
by stefanie | Aug 3, 2021 | World Focus
New rules on the use and labelling of products containing titanium dioxide come into effect on 1st October this year. The upcoming change in EU regulations concerns using Titanium Dioxide in mixtures, which may well affect local remanufacturers and re-fillers of toner...
by stefanie | Jan 20, 2021 | World Focus
Two chemicals used in imaging are added to the list of substances of very high concern that may harm people or the environment. ECHA, the Helsinki based European Chemicals Agency added the two substances to the Candidate List yesterday (19 January 2021). The two...
