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📰 ELEMENTS NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2024 EDITION 💥 Bringing you another installment of our bi-monthly newsletter. This month's edition features: 🔹 1 new H2 report - breaking down EU tea tree oil regulatory developments 🔹 EPR in Colorado, California, and the UK 🔹 Chemical control law updates in the EU, APAC, US, and South America 🔹 New staff highlights 🔹 Happenings at H2 💡 As always, we hope you find our articles insightful and impactful! You can find more at our website here: https://lnkd.in/dd9VQ25 #newsletter #chemical #environmental #regulatory #regulatoryupdates #weee #batteries #packaging #globalregulatory #chemicals #chemicalregulations #chemicalcontrol

💡 SERVICES HIGHLIGHT: Textile EPR Services   Are you aware of your obligations for Textile recycling? 🤔   ℹ In July 2023, the European Commission proposed extended producer responsibilities (EPR) for Textiles as part of the revision to the Waste Framework Directive.   This means that any company manufacturing or importing Textile products into the EU could be responsible for financing the correct processes for the recycling and disposal of textile waste in the affected countries.   👕 The Netherlands is the latest country to put textile legislation in place and our new compliance scheme, ERP Netherlands, was set up to help producers comply with the new legislation.   There is also Textile EPR legislation in France and other European countries could be bringing in legislation soon.    💡 The Environmental Compliance team at CGlobal can help you comply with your Textile EPR legislation across the EU. As part of the Landbell Group, we are well placed to offer local solutions with a broader European scope. Helping to navigate these complexities is our own textile team expert:   🔹 Emma Pledger, Environmental Compliance Manager (England) ℹ if you are distributing textiles and want to be compliant, please get in touch with us at [email protected].    #environmentalcompliance #extendedproducerresponsibility #productstewardship #epr #EU #textiles #textileswaste #environmental

👥 MEET SOME OF THE TEAM NORTH AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE TEAM!   🌎 Efficient solutions through expert knowledge are core values of H2 Compliance which we are now bringing more of to the North American market! ℹ️ EPR, Stewardships, and other regulatory systems that create obligations for the Producer, Brand Owner, or Importer can be convoluted and confusing – unless you’re one of our North America environmental compliance team members: 🔹 Lisa Nelson, Environmental Compliance Manager (US) 🔹 Karen Darnell, Environmental Sales Manager (US) 🔹 Iva Lea Aurer, Environmental Compliance Manager (US)   As an H2 Compliance CGlobal customer, our North American environmental team are at the forefront of offering comprehensive support through our one stop "Control Tower" service, ensuring a seamless experience that covers assessment of your obligations, reporting, and monitoring of new regulations, all tailored to save you valuable time, money, and resources. Furthermore, as part of the Landbell Group, that operates 36 approved environmental compliance schemes across 14 countries, (more than any other organization globally) we are equipped with unparallelled practical know-how. In countries where our group does not operate directly, our strong partnerships with compliance schemes and national authorities ensure we can still deliver the best possible guidance and support.   ℹ Please get in touch with us if you're interested in our control tower service ([email protected]).   #environmentalcompliance #extendedproducerresponsibility #productstewardship #ewaste #batteries #packaging #epr #stewardship #paper #recycling 

📢 EU REGULATORY UPDATE: On October 14th, the EU Council adopted a regulation on the classification, labelling, and packaging of chemical substances (CLP). The new legal act introduces the significant changes to the CLP Regulation. The amendments include: 🔹 introduction of new hazards classes (endocrine disruptors and the long-life effect of certain substances) 🔹 establishment of classification rules for More than One Constituent Substances’ (MOCS) 🔹 clarification on labelling chemical substances and introduction of new digital labelling 🔹 adaptation of different forms of trade (online trade and bulk sales at refill stations) 📜 Once signed by the President of the European Parliament and the President of the Council, the new CLP regulation will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will enter into force three days later. 🔗 A link to the press announcement from the Council can be found with this post. ℹ To determine how these changes may or may not impact you, please reach out to H2 Compliance at [email protected]. ----------- [PL Version] 📢 14 października Rada UE przyjęła rozporządzenie w sprawie klasyfikacji, oznakowania i pakowania substancji chemicznych (CLP). Nowy akt prawny wprowadza znaczące zmiany do rozporządzenia CLP. Zmiany obejmują: 🔹 wprowadzenie nowych klas zagrożeń (substancje zaburzające gospodarkę hormonalną i długotrwałe działanie niektórych substancji) 🔹 ustanowienie zasad klasyfikacji dla substancji składających się z więcej niż jednego składnika (MOCS) 🔹 wyjaśnienie dotyczące oznakowania substancji chemicznych i wprowadzenie nowego oznakowania cyfrowego 🔹 dostosowanie różnych form handlu (handel internetowy i sprzedaż luzem w punktach napełniania) 📜 Po podpisaniu przez Przewodniczącego Parlamentu Europejskiego i Przewodniczącego Rady nowe rozporządzenie CLP zostanie opublikowane w Dzienniku Urzędowym Unii Europejskiej i wejdzie w życie trzy dni później. #EU #CLP #HazCom #regulatoryupdate #SDS #labels #packaging

H2's Claire Mathis, MPH, CPPS, Domonick Zanarini, CPPS, Jim Mo, CPPS, and Karen Darnell are exhibiting and presenting at the PSX Exchange in Denver, CO this week. Be sure to stop by booth 204 to speak with our experts and to pick up some sustainable swag! #productstewardship #PSX #sustainability

📢 REGULATORY UPDATE: The New EU Battery Regulation (entered into force 17 August 2023).   📅 The Battery Regulation has started gradually repealing the Battery Directive. The first implementation deadline regarding wider substances (Hg, Pb, and Cd) restrictions was in August 2024. 📑 The legislation has addressed deficiencies of the previous Directive and has widened its scope by introducing new battery definitions such as electric vehicle (EV), and light means of transport (LMT) batteries. 💡 This legislation provides a framework for commission-issued Implementing and Delegated Acts which will provide specific provisions’ scope, timeline, and method of implementation. Thus, it is not advisable for the producers to start taking measures for all requirements while details are still to be determined. 🔋 As a Regulation, the new legislation is applicable directly in all EU Member States, harmonizing the battery requirements across the European Union. However, for several articles such as infringement and penalty processes, national measures are required.  📜 The provisions will affect the whole battery lifecycle from its design to its end-of-life treatment. New requirements will include but will not be limited to: ◾ Design requirements such as battery removability and replaceability by the end-user and minimum recycled content. ◾ Compliance with conformity processes such as the CE Conformity Assessment. ◾ Information provided on the product or online through the Digital Product Passport (DPP). ◾ Restriction of specific hazardous substances such as Hg, Pb, and Cd. ◾ Labelling requirements including the CE marking, Cd or Pb Content, and battery capacity. ◾ Stricter border controls and communication between national authorities in case of non-compliance.     👤 Our Team: Meet our team specialist, responsible for tracking updates on the New EU Battery Regulations:   🔹 Filomila Koutsogianni, Environmental Compliance Manager (The Netherlands)   ℹ Please get in touch with us if you require further information ([email protected]).   #environmentalcompliance #extendedproducerresponsibility #productstewardship #epr #EU #batteries #batterywaste #batterydesign #environmental

💡 SERVICES HIGHLIGHT: Ireland Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Authorised Representative (AR) services.   📅 Since 2014, any producers placing Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) on the Irish market without a legal entity within the state have been required to appoint an Authorised Representative (AR). H2 Compliance offers comprehensive AR services, acting globally on behalf of producers to ensure adherence to Irish regulations.   👥 Our Team: Based in Ireland, our expert team includes:   🔹 Megan Fitzgerald, Environmental Compliance Manager (Cork) 🔹 Cathy McDermott, Environmental Compliance Manager (Dublin)               🔄 Our Services: In addition to our AR services, we also provide the below compliance management solutions for Ireland: ◾ Monthly Blackbox Reporting ◾ Monthly Compliance Scheme Reporting ◾ Annual Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Reporting ◾ 3-Year EPA Plan   Leverage our expertise throughout all stages of Irish producer registration and reporting.   ℹ Please get in touch with us if you would like further information on our services for Ireland ([email protected])   #environmentalcompliance #extendedproducerresponsibility #productstewardship #epr #EU #weee #eee #electronics #ar #authorisedrepresentative #environmental

📢 REGULATORY UPDATE: Proposal for a revision of EU legislation on Packaging and Packaging Waste.   📅 The new Packaging Regulation is expected to be published by the end of 2024. The new framework will repeal the Packaging Directive 18 months after its entry into force. 📦 As a Regulation, the new legislation will be applicable directly in all EU Member States, harmonizing the packaging requirements across the European Union. 📜 The provisions will affect the whole lifecycle of the packaging from its design to its end-of-life treatment. New requirements will include but will not be limited to: ◾ The Digital Product Passport (DPP) - The DPP will provide information on the packaging properties through a digital carrier (QR code) for both end-users and competent authorities. ◾ Labelling ◾ The packaging will carry instructions regarding its manufacturer and importer, reusability, and environmental sound disposal. ◾ Packaging recyclability ◾ The packaging recyclability will be measured in Recyclability Grades. Non-recyclable packaging will be banned from the market. ◾ Minimum recycled content ◾ Plastic packaging will be required to have a minimum recycled content. ◾ Measures better waste collection and recycling will be introduced.   👤 Our Team: Meet our team specialist, responsible for tracking updates on the New EU Packaging Legislation:   🔹 Filomila Koutsogianni, Environmental Compliance Manager (The Netherlands)   ℹ Please get in touch with us if you require further information ([email protected]).    #EU #packaging #packagingwaste #packagingdesign #environmental #environmentalcompliance #EPR #extendedproducerresponsibility

📢 BIG NEWS: H2 Compliance Joins the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC) We are excited to announce that H2 Compliance has become a proud member of the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC)! The OCTC stands as the only organization dedicated to representing Ohio's chemical technology industry. It plays a pivotal role in advancing the understanding of the essential contributions that chemistry makes to our modern lives. Moreover, OCTC is committed to promoting the highest standards in environmental, health, safety, and security practices. As a trusted source of information for the public, media, regulators, OCTC is at the forefront of fostering communication and transparency within the industry. With our membership in OCTC, H2 Compliance looks forward to actively contributing to the council’s member network and seeks to help advance its vision and mission. 🚀 We want to thank Jenn Pieper-Klein and Andy Swaim for their coordination and the warm welcome to OCTC! #ohio #chemistry #octc #chemical #compliance #chemicalcompliance #healthandsafety #sustainability

📢 REGULATORY UPDATE: California reporting deadline for expanded polystyrene (EPS) product producers is set for January 1st 2025 ♻ CalRecycle recently issued a reminder that Producers of EPS packaging and food service ware will have until 1 January 2025 to demonstrate compliance with SB54 (The Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act). It requires reporting for recycling rates of not less than 25 percent. 🚫 Producers who do not comply will not be able to sell, offer for sale, distribute, or import EPS products in or into California. 📈 EPS reporting requirements for recycling rates will increase in the future as follows: • Not less than 30 percent on and after January 1, 2028 • Not less than 50 percent on and after January 1, 2030. • Not less than 65 percent on and after January 1, 2032 📄 As per SB54, the reporting / demonstrating of compliance with EPS recycling rates is not something a producer responsible origanization (PRO) is required to do. This information must come from EPS product Producers and be sent directly to CalRecycle. ℹ For assistance with these EPS reporting requirements, please contact [email protected]. #california #styrene #foodpackaging #recycling #environmentalcompliance #CalRecycle