Dear IPC Members: Here’s a quick snapshot of what your IPC Government Relations team is working on currently. Following up on IPC’s recent “Call to Action” to IPC Members on PFAS chemicals, IPC this week released a survey and “Step 1” advice on how to gather PFAS information in your supply chain in anticipation of a proposed universal ban on PFAS in the EU. A lack of industry data could result in limited or no advocacy by IPC, which in turn could result in disruptions for your company. Read on for more information.

Also this week, June 14 was IPC Founder’s Day, celebrating 66 years of serving the electronics industry. Part of IPC’s job is representing the electronics industry before governmental policymakers and identifying opportunities to demonstrate responsible leadership in public policy. Please read on to learn more, including how you can join in our industry’s advocacy efforts on business-critical issues in Washington, Brussels, and worldwide. All the best,

Chris Mitchell
Vice President, Global Government Relations

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• IPC Urgently Seeking Member Input on PFAS Chemicals

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• Remember Elvis? IPC Celebrates Its 66th Anniversary  

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• EC Opens Public Consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards
• IPC Co-Hosts Critical Environmental Requirements Forum
• EU Parliament Votes to Require Due Diligence on Labor and Environmental Risks
• IPC Urges EU to Ease Reporting Burdens on Manufacturers

TRADE AND SUPPLY CHAIN

• EC Approves Multibillion-Euro Microelectronics Investment Project

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Quarterly Economic Update and Market Outlook, June 27
• On-Shoring Advanced Packaging and Assembly, July 10-12
• IPC EMS Leaders Roundtable, July 11

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IPC Urgently Seeking Member Input on PFAS Uses in Electronics: Following up on IPC’s initial “Call to Action” in May, IPC this week released a survey to gather PFAS data and information from industry in anticipation of a proposed universal ban on PFAS in the EU. The survey includes a list of helpful resources and serves as a “Step 1” to consider where PFAS may be used in the electronics manufacturing supply chain. A lack of industry data could result in limited or no advocacy by IPC, which in turn could result in few or no exemptions to the PFAS restriction. Without exemptions, the industry could be forced to decide between withdrawing from the EU market or adopting PFAS alternatives in their products and processes. Please fill out the survey ASAP as we are developing our advocacy strategy on behalf of industry. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.

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“We’re ‘all shook up’ to be celebrating this 'whopper' 66th anniversary. Shout out to all the remarkable #electronicsmanufacturing experts who have taken this journey with us to help #BuildElectronicsBetter. You can read about our industry’s “movers and shakers,” #member success stories, and new initiatives in IPC Community, a magazine that celebrates you.” –  IPC on LinkedIn

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EC Opens Public Consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards: The European Commission has issued draft reporting standards under the recently adopted Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which requires large companies to publish reports on the social and environmental risks they face. The reporting standards outline the types of data that must be reported and how to standardize the data based on requirements of the CSRD. If you would like to respond to the consultation, please see the consultation page or reach out to IPC with questions. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.

IPC Co-Hosts Critical Environmental Requirements Forum: The annual Critical Environmental Requirements for Electronics forum, co-convened by IPC and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), took place on June 6. Participants learned about the latest developments in chemical, product, and sustainability policies that affect the electronics industry. Speakers included representatives of Intel, PlasticsEurope, Assent, Rosenberger GmbH, and the U.S. Department of State. To learn more, visit the event landing page linked above; or the IPC Environment and Health advocacy page; or our Sustainability for Electronics page. Another great resource is the June issue of SMT007 magazine, which features an interview with IPC Sustainability Strategist Kelly Scanlon, and overall focuses on the topic of sustainability best practices for electronics manufacturing. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.

EU Parliament Votes to Require Due Diligence on Labor and Environmental Risks: Reuters reports, “The European Parliament [on June 1] approved a groundbreaking draft law that would make it mandatory for large companies to check whether their suppliers are using child labor or damaging the environment.” The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) “would also require big companies to publish plans on how they will transition to a net-zero economy by cutting carbon emissions.” The next step is negotiations with the EU Council, representing member states, to reach a final deal. IPC recently joined with 35 other industry groups in calling for “a reasonable approach that is manageable for companies in practice,” and we will continue our advocacy on this issue. IPC Contact: Alison James.

IPC Urges EU to Ease Reporting Burdens on Manufacturers: IPC recently participated in a European Commission Industrial Forum on EC President Ursula Von Der Leyen’s commitment to simplify reporting burdens and reduce them by 25%. An EC proposal is expected by this autumn. This exercise is the first of its kind at the EC level and comes in recognition of the high administrative burdens placed on EU companies. IPC highlighted several areas including duplicative reporting under environmental legislation; disparities in Member State reporting burdens; and the many existing and pending sustainability reporting measures. The EC’s intent is not to diminish policy impact but rather to gain a fuller understanding of the complete burden on companies with a view to reduction and simplification. IPC Contact: Alison James.

TRADE AND SUPPLY CHAIN

EC Approves Multibillion-Euro Microelectronics Investment Project: IPC supports the European Commission’s approval last week of an “Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI)” designed to support research, innovation, and “first industrial deployment” of microelectronics and communication technologies across the value chain. In a LinkedIn post, European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said the IPCEI “is yet another demonstration of the EU Chips Act already triggering considerable public and private investment across the European semiconductor value chain: from materials to design, from equipment to advanced packaging.” IPCEIs are multinational EU projects designed to address important market challenges with public funding and coordination. This IPCEI, submitted by 14 EU Member States, will provide up to €8 billion in public funding, which is expected to unlock an additional €13.7 billion in private investments. IPC Contact: Alison James.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Quarterly Economic Update and Market Outlook: Virtual, June 27. In this free IPC webinar, get up to date on the latest economic developments and gain valuable insights from IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac as he helps you navigate an uncertain economic landscape.

On-Shoring Advanced Packaging and Assembly: Falls Church, VA, July 10-12. Bringing together government agencies, the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and advanced packaging and assembly providers, this IPC/IMAPS workshop will focus on efforts to onshore advanced packaging and ways to address U.S. Government requirements related to microelectronics assembly.  IPC Contact: Chris Mitchell.

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