What’s Trending In Compliance In May 2024

Welcome to our monthly compliance roundup, where we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of product compliance to bring you a curated collection of trending regulatory news topics from around the world.

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Join us as we delve into the world of compliance for May 2024, exploring the hot-button issues, emerging trends, and impactful regulatory changes that are capturing the attention of industries globally.

Whether you're a compliance officer, business leader, or simply someone passionate about the intricacies of regulatory frameworks, our roundup aims to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the noteworthy discussions shaping the compliance landscape each month.

Visit our blog to see our full breakdown of each trending regulation.

1) EU: Guidance for the Interpretation of the Common Charger Directive, Notice C/2024/2997, May 2024

On 7 May 2024, the EU Commission published the Guidance for the Interpretation of the Common Charger Directive 2022/2380.

Discover more about this Guidance focused on the amendments introduced to the Radio Equipment Directive by the Common Charger Directive.

2) Denmark: Implementation of Stockholm Convention, Plan, March 2024

In March 2024, the Danish Ministry of Environment published the updated National Implementation Plan (“NIP”) for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (“POPs”).?

Check out our blog to learn more about the six new substances that have been added.

3) EU: Call for Evidence and Information on Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants, REACH Substance Evaluation, Consultation Document, February 2024

The EU Commission has requested the European Chemicals Agency to investigate flame retardants, particularly focusing on aromatic brominated flame retardants.

Read our full blog for all the information being gathered, including on the uses of aromatic brominated flame retardants, and alternative substances and materials.

4) EU: Treated Articles Allowed Active Substances List, April 2024

On 22 April 2024, the European Chemicals Agency published the revised list of allowed active substances in respect of treated articles, which provides the status of active substance-product type combinations.

Check out our blog for further details.

5) EU: Application of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Guidance Document, Version 2.3, April 2024

On 26 April 2024, the EU Commission Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs published the updated Guide to Application of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Read more about this Guidance in our detailed blog.

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