Dear IPC Members: Happy September! I hope everyone had a safe and restful Labor Day Weekend. Here at IPC, we are continuing to work to ensure the electronics industry’s needs are accounted for. We are especially excited about our Advanced Packaging Symposium next month in Washington, D.C. The two-day event includes four keynotes, 28 speakers, and eight sessions focusing on high-priority needs for the development of reliable sources of IC-substrates and advanced packaging. Learn more and register today!

As always, please let us know about your top concerns and questions for IPC advocacy as we enter the fall months. We are here to advocate for you; let us know if we can make your jobs easier.

All the best,

Chris Mitchell
Vice President, Global Government Relations

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TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK 

• Join IPC’s Advanced Packaging Symposium in October

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• USPAE’s Chris Peters Takes a Deeper Look at the CHIPS Act Investment

ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH

• IPC Joins Industry in Opposing UK RoHS Exemption Fees
• Saudi Arabia RoHS Regulation Goes into Effect
• Japan Updates Chemical Substances List
• Japan Releases Annual Report on Chemical Safety Law

TAX, TRADE, AND SUPPLY CHAIN

• How Will the Latest Policy Activity in Congress Affect Electronics?
• IPC Advocates for Silicon-to-Systems Approach in Commerce Comments

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TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK

Join IPC’s Advanced Packaging Symposium in October: IPC is hosting a conference October 11-12 in Washington, D.C., addressing opportunities and challenges for advanced packaging production in North America and Europe. The Advanced Packaging Symposium will include speakers from leading electronics companies and we anticipate the participation of senior government officials from the United States and Europe. Please reach out if you have questions about the event. IPC Contact: Ken Schramko.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Part of what we – meaning IPC, Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) – have been talking to the government about is that we need a bit of a stick and a bit of a carrot.” - Chris Peters recently talked to I-Connect007’s Nolan Johnson about the implications and opportunities of funding the recently-passed CHIPS and Science Act.

ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH

IPC Joins Industry in Opposing UK RoHS Exemption Fees: IPC, alongside the RoHS Industry Umbrella Project, recently submitted comments opposing a proposed UK Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) regulation that would impose an application fee for filing exemptions to the UK RoHS Directive. As a reminder, UK RoHS restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances found in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). We will continue to track UK RoHS activities, and please let us know if you would like to learn more. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.

Saudi Arabia RoHS Regulation Goes into Effect: On July 4, Saudi Arabia’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)-like regulation formally entered into force, and electronics manufacturers will want to take note. The regulation aims to limit the concentrations of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods (EEE) in order to ensure environmental and human health safety. Suppliers of EEE must obtain a conformity certificate in accordance with technical requirements in order to EEE products on the market. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.

Japan Updates Chemical Substances List: On July 29, Japan announced that 185 new chemical substances would be considered general chemical substances — meaning they are neither persistent nor highly bio-accumulative — under the Chemical Substance Control Law (CSCL). General chemical substances require annual reporting of the amount and usage if they are manufactured or imported above one ton per year. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.

Japan Releases Annual Report on Chemical Safety Law: On August 22, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released the 2021 annual report of its Chemical Substance Control Law (CSCL), which covered enforcement status of the chemical safety law. The report included new chemical substances registration data, risk assessment status of chemical substances on the market, and information on other regulating measures. Let us know if you have any questions. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.

TAX, TRADE, AND SUPPLY CHAIN

How Will the Latest Policy Activity in Congress Affect Electronics? I-Connect007 recently published a guide on the latest legislative activities in the U.S. Congress and how they will affect our industry going forward. Hear from IPC President and CEO John Mitchell and more on the latest political developments affecting electronics manufacturers and where we go from here. Let us know if you have any questions. IPC Contact: Ken Schramko.

IPC Advocates for Silicon-to-Systems Approach in Commerce Comments: IPC and U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) recently urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to consider a silicon-to-systems approach, covering every link in the electronics supply chain, when allocating $52 billion in CHIPS Act funding. Read the full U.S. Department of Commerce report summarizing 250 public comments on the needs of the U.S. domestic semiconductor industry, including financial support, infrastructure, research and development (R&D), and workforce for more information. IPC Contact: Ken Schramko.

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Stephanie McCoy has joined the IPC team as manager of industry intelligence programs. McCoy will be responsible for driving IPC initiatives related to electronics manufacturing industry research: coordinating IPC’s qualitative and quantitative research programs, with a focus on technology, workforce, environmental, and economic matters. McCoy will also help oversee IPC’s Thought Leaders Program, which provides a platform for industry experts to share their views. Welcome, Stephanie!		IPC is excited to announce the addition of Suhani Chitalia to its Environment and Health team in Washington, D.C. As IPC’s environmental regulatory affairs manager, Chitalia will be responsible for monitoring global environmental policy developments and regulatory requirements; liaising with industry members and policymakers; and responding to consultations, questionnaires, and calls for evidence from government entities. IPC welcomes her expertise and experience!

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Meet the IPC GR Team: Whether it’s engaging with policymakers in Washington, D.C., in the European Union or in China, the IPC Government Relations (GR) Team proactively seeks opportunities to educate, inform and influence policymakers on policies that spur innovation, growth and competition, while protecting human health and the environment. But our success depends on your support and engagement. Learn more and get involved in IPC advocacy today! IPC Contact: Chris Mitchell.

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