Posted on 31 March, 2025

The ECHA or European Chemicals Agency is stepping forward for a new crucial role in the enforcement of Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations. So, this regulation came into effect from February 11, 2025 assigning ECHA the responsibility for identifying the harmful chemicals in the packaging and if necessary it is essential to propose the restriction […]

Posted on 24 March, 2025

The process of exporting and importing the goods internationally navigates through numerous compliance and various regulations. The compliances and regulations include right classification of products using the export codes. Hence, this situation makes the business owners under the distinction between the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), Harmonized System (HS) codes, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, […]

Posted on 18 March, 2025

The azole fungicide is quite widespread in agriculture and other industries contributing greatly for growing global health called antifungal resistance. The recent report which was issued by the EU health and environment agencies supported by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) highlights the underlying risks in the issue. The study also underscores the excessive […]

Posted on 15 March, 2025

ECHA is known for its ever-evolving regulations and policies to prevent the potential risks from the environment and human health from the hazardous chemicals. The Candidate List of SVHC or Substances Of Very High Concern was recently updated by the ECHA by adding more chemical substances. It is essential to understand that the candidate list […]

Posted on 14 February, 2025

The challenges associated with the sourcing of cobalt responsibility from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other high-risk areas are ever-evolving and often gains the attention of the RMI. Hence, the CBS new report which was released earlier highlights the challenges of responsible sourcing the Cobalt. The primary concern that has been raised […]

Posted on 21 January, 2025

The embedded systems are specially designed computing units to perform the dedicated tasks efficiently within the larger systems. These units are the integral part of the modern system, empowering devices like smart appliances, medical equipment, and even the automated cooling systems. Also, these units combine both the hardware and software technologies to implement their specific […]

Posted on 18 December, 2024

The PFAS or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is one of the growing concerns in the European Nation due to their increasing health risks and environment. These are otherwise called synthetic chemicals which are widely used for their water- and stain-repellent properties. These chemicals are commonly found in products like firefighting foam, waterproof clothing, and non-stick […]

Posted on 17 December, 2024

Mica is one of the natural minerals known for its unique properties such as excellent resistance, insulation, and flexibility. The mica industry plays a crucial role in various global industries because of its unique properties. However, the industry has also faced many challenges in regard to the violation against human rights, such as child labor […]

Posted on 5 December, 2024

RMI plays a crucial role in making the supply chain more responsible in sourcing. With greater transparency and responsibility for the supply chain, the RMI and Drive Sustainability collaboratively introduced the study Material Change for the better understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in regard to the automotive and electronics industry. The study […]

Posted on 27 November, 2024

The global economy of today’s world is always in demand for responsible business practices especially after the introduction of conflict mineral compliance. The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) plays a crucial role in standardizing the responsible mineral practices and promoting the same through the supply chain. Hence, as one of the initiatives to the global ethical […]