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Dear IPC Members:
This week’s IPC Global Advocacy Report is headlined by a fresh opportunity for you to learn about new legislation that will help rebuild the U.S. electronics manufacturing industry. Don’t miss our webinar on May 25 on the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act of 2022,
IPC has been consistently making the case that the entire electronics ecosystem must be boosted if the semiconductor supply chain is to be boosted – and policymakers are taking note. |
Electronics manufacturers are critical to the long-term prosperity of the United States and the world. We’re proud of the work you do to keep the economy running, and we’re continuing to work to ensure you get the support you need.
All the best,
Chris Mitchell
Vice President, Global Government Relations
The Headlines at a Glance:
TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
- Tell Congress to Support New Proposal to Boost U.S. PCB Sector
- EU-U.S. Tech Council to Develop Warning System for Supply Chain Disruption
IPC ADVOCACY AND YOU
- A Robust U.S. Electronics Industry is in the National Interest!
ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
- Consultation Opens on the General Review of the RoHS Directive
- EPA Reopens Comment Period on 20 Toxic Substances
- Commission Opens Consultation on a New Regulation for Sustainable Products
- How Are PFAS Policies Affecting the Electronics Industry?
- Interested in Chemical and Product Regulations in South Korea?
EUROPEAN UNION
- IPC Calls for Robust Support of Advanced Packaging in European Chips Act
TRADE AND SUPPLY CHAIN
- Geopolitical Uncertainty Affects Electronics Manufacturers Worldwide
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Join IPC to Learn About Proposal to Boost U.S. PCB Sector
- Join Experts at Critical Environmental Requirements for Electronics Conference
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TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
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Tell Congress to Support New Proposal to Boost U.S. PCB Sector: Join IPC on May 25 to learn more about a new, bipartisan proposal in the U.S. Congress that would help bring back the U.S. printed circuit board (PCB) sector. The Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act of 2022, introduced by Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Blake Moore (R-UT), would incentivize purchases of domestically produced PCBs as well as investments in factories, equipment, workforce training, and research and development (R&D). If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes now to contact your Members of Congress and urge them to support and cosponsor this bill. IPC Contact: Chris Mitchell.
IPC Highlights Importance of Advanced Packaging to EU-U.S. Tech Council: The EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council (TTC) held its second high level meeting this week in France, and IPC was well-represented. IPC submitted recommendations for the partnership to bolster advanced packaging capabilities and invest in a silicon-to-systems approach to meet the TTC’s supply chain security and resiliency objectives. At the meeting, the TTC agreed to develop an early warning and monitoring mechanism to identify and prevent semiconductor supply chain disruptions and foster information exchanges to avoid a subsidy race while coordinating investments in research and development (R&D), production, and packaging. The TTC will hold its third meeting in December. IPC Contact: Alison James.
IPC ADVOCACY AND YOU
A Robust U.S. Electronics Industry is in the National Interest: Encouraging the U.S. government to take a holistic approach to rebuilding its domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem is the central theme of IPC’s IMPACT Washington Advocacy Campaign. If you agree, please visit the IPC Online Advocacy Center now to tell your Members of Congress to help secure federal support for the entire electronics supply chain. It only takes a minute and has a real impact! IPC Contact: Ken Schramko.
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
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Consultation Opens on General Review of RoHS Directive: The European Commission recently opened a public consultation on the general review of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, including evaluation of the criteria and timelines for exemptions. The RoHS Directive, which aims to protect human health and the environment and maximize recovery of certain hazardous substances after their use, is one of the most important policies shaping electronics manufacturing. The deadline for comment is June 2. IPC will coordinate a response to this questionnaire, and we invite your engagement with us. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.
EPA Reopens Comment Period on 20 Toxic Substances: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the dockets for the 20 high-priority substances to undergo risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This provides an additional opportunity for the electronics manufacturing industry to submit information that would help inform the risk evaluation processes for these chemicals, some of which have relevance to electronics manufacturing processes and products. The dockets are open until June 9. Please let us know if you are interested in this opportunity to inform future policy decisions. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.
Commission Opens Consultation on New Regulation for Sustainable Products: The European Commission has opened a public consultation on a regulation that would repeal the existing Ecodesign Directive and establish a new framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products. The proposed regulation notably includes requirements for identifying substances of concern across a product’s life cycle and other information requirements, including a digital product passport. The consultation is open through June 22. IPC welcomes your feedback on the proposed regulation. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.
How Are PFAS Policies Affecting the Electronics Industry? On April 21, Kelly Scanlon, IPC’s director of EHS policy and research, led a free webinar on how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in electronics manufacturing and how future regulations of PFAS might affect the industry. You can view the slide deck here. Please let us know if you have any questions on what your company can do to address PFAS policy activities. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.
Interested in Chemical and Product Regulations in South Korea? On April 11, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) published an official guidance to help manufacturers and importers better verify chemical substances under the Chemicals Control Act (CCA). If your business manufactures or imports relative chemical substances, please refer to the guidance for updated verification procedures or documentation you may need. Meanwhile, on April 27, the MoE designated 162 new chemical substances subject to priority management under the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals of South Korea (K-REACH). All manufacturers and importers of the newly added priority control chemical substances must be registered or notified by January 1, 2024. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.
EUROPEAN UNION
IPC Calls for Robust Support of Advanced Packaging in European Chips Act: IPC called for robust support of advanced packaging in recent comments to the European Commission on the European Chips Act and how to best implement the strategy. IPC reiterated the critical role that advanced packaging plays in chip performance and supply chain resiliency; and that support should extend to both IC substrate fabrication and final package assembly and testing. IPC continues to call for swift adoption and implementation of the legislation as part of a broader strategy to rebuild the European electronics manufacturing ecosystem. IPC Contact: Alison James.
TRADE AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Geopolitical Uncertainty Affects Electronics Manufacturers Worldwide: According to the latest data from IPC, the electronics manufacturing supply chain continues to feel the effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and it will take many months to fully determine its full effect. According to IPC’s May Economic Report, at least two other forces are exerting major pressures on our industry: inflation is pushing costs higher, and China’s strict COVID-19 policy are causing disruptions there. Meanwhile, IPC’s Global Sentiment Survey found that nine in ten electronics manufacturers are currently experiencing rising material costs, while nearly four-fifths are experiencing rising labor costs. IPC Contact: Ken Schramko.
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