Chris Mitchell
Vice President, Global Government Relations
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TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
- URGENT — IPC Seeks Data on Industry PFAS Use
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
- IPC’s Chris Mitchell IPC’s Advanced Packaging Advocacy Work
IPC ADVOCACY AND YOU
- Survey: How Smart are Your Manufacturing Processes?
- Pledge to Help IPC Advocate for Our Industry in 2023-24
ENVIRONMENT AND HEALonTH
- IPC Responds to EPA’s IRFA on PFAS Reporting Requirements
- EPA Proposes Changes to TSCA Fees Rule
- EU Proceeds with Proposal to Ban Products Made with Forced Labor
TRADE AND SUPPLY CHAIN
- Volatility and Uncertainty Expected in 2023
- Industry Continues to Face High Costs
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TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
URGENT — IPC Seeks Data on Industry PFAS Use: In anticipation of an upcoming EU REACH restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), IPC is asking industry to look into their supply chains and better understand their PFAS use. The electronics industry has a timely opportunity to participate in a European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) socioeconomic study (SEA) that will allow industry to seek critical exemptions to the restriction. Without insightful data and information on PFAS use in the electronics industry, officials may believe that a complete ban on PFAS would have no impacts on electronics manufacturing. Please let us know if you would like more information on the study or if you would like to participate. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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“Over the last year, IPC has stepped up its efforts to educate policymakers and other key audiences on the importance of investing in the entire semiconductor supply chain, including advanced packaging and PCBs, to achieve the goals of the CHIPS Act.”
– IPC Vice President of Global Government Relations Chris Mitchell wrote about the advocacy work done in 2022 regarding advanced packaging and what IPC members can expect in 2023. |
IPC ADVOCACY AND YOU
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Survey: How Smart are Your Manufacturing Processes? IPC has partnered with Auburn University to conduct a study that can significantly help our nation’s manufacturing industries, and we would like your help. Auburn’s Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS) is working to help manufacturers engage with technology to improve competitiveness and profitability, and your insights are needed. You can access the survey here. If you have questions, please contact the Auburn ICAMS team.
Pledge to Help IPC Advocate for Our Industry in 2023-24: The IPC Government Relations (GR) team is composed of experienced professionals working for you year-round. But our success depends on active participation from IPC members like you. Join us as we look to start 2023 strong. Please click here to confirm your contact details and pledge to stay involved in IPC advocacy. We will send you information and timely action alerts, and we will make it easy to communicate with your elected officials with just a few clicks. IPC Contact: Chris Mitchell.
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
IPC Responds to EPA’s IRFA on PFAS Reporting Requirements: IPC highlighted the costs and impacts of reporting and recordkeeping requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) in December 27 comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). IPC also cited complexities in electronics supply chains that would make the proposed reporting and recordkeeping difficult. The EPA’s Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) focused on cost estimates for the proposed rule - particularly its effect on small businesses. Let us know if you have any questions. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.
EPA Proposes Changes to TSCA Fees Rule: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a proposed rule that would significantly increase fees for EPA-initiated risk evaluations of existing chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA undergoes 20 to 30 risk evaluations each year, and even if the current list of chemical substances does not apply to your company, future lists may apply, and you may be obligated to pay at that time. IPC is working collaboratively with other associations to submit comments by January 17. If your company has any insight on how TSCA fees can impact business, please contact us. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.
EU Proceeds with Proposal to Ban Products Made with Forced Labor: The European Commission recently released a final version of a working document on prohibiting products in the EU market that are made with forced labor. The working document, which provides evidence and justification for the proposed policy, is linked to the forced labor initiative proposed in September 2022. The proposal is in line with the EU’s efforts around due diligence, so we expect further discussions and decisions by policymakers in 2023. Read IPC’s recent blog for more on the goals and timeline of the initiative. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.
TRADE AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Volatility and Uncertainty Expected in 2023: IPC’s latest report on the global economic outlook suggests that COVID-19, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, soaring global inflation rates, and recession fears were major contributors to the cloud of uncertainty and slower global economic growth we saw in 2022. We expect that volatility and uncertainty will continue to influence the narrative in the early months of the new year. For more on what might lie ahead, be sure to check out IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac’s Monthly Economic Outlook Report. IPC Contact: Shawn DuBravac.
Industry Continues to Face High Costs: Industry demand is holding up despite a deteriorating economic outlook, while high costs are continuing to create challenging conditions for electronics manufacturers, according to IPC’s December Global Sentiment Survey. The latest report shows that 76% of electronics manufacturers are experiencing rising material costs, while 73% indicate that labor costs are on the rise. Meanwhile, ease of recruitment and profit margins are declining. Read the full report here, and let us know what you think governments ought to be doing about it. IPC Contact: Chris Mitchell.
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Congratulations to IPC’s Matt Kelly on his promotion to Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Technology Solutions. His primary areas of focus will be leading advanced packaging, Factory of the Future, e-Mobility, and design initiatives, including technical research and industry intelligence funding. |
Making the transition to Factory of the Future and creating a workplace culture that embraces change and innovation is critical for electronics manufacturers to remain competitive in the global economy, according to a new IPC report. The report tapped a roundtable of electronics industry experts who shared insights on how to implement smart manufacturing amid various challenges facing the industry. |
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