ATLANTA – The U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced five new substance restrictions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), creating significant obligations for companies that do business in the U.S.

ECIA has joined forces with Assent Compliance to update members on exactly what these new regulations mean for the electronic components industry.

Join the webinar on Nov. 4th at 1 PM ET to learn about these new requirements, the deadlines for compliance, and upcoming changes to the act.

Topics to be covered include:

• The five commonly used substances in scope of TSCA Section 6 restrictions, including PIP 3:1.
• Supply chain risks posed by the new rules.
• The EPA update and new timeline for compliance.

“Keeping everyone updated on environmental compliance issues that affect our industry is one of our most valuable services for members,” observed Don Elario, ECIA’s Vice President of Industry Practices. “Assent’s TSCA experts keep a close watch on legislation, so we are very fortunate to grab some of his time to update us. There will be time at the end for questions,” he added.

Dr. Jarnot is a board-certified toxicologist with a strong background in global product compliance regulations, materials management, and environmental health and safety. Over his 30 years in global product compliance, food and beverage regulations, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards, and other health and safety standards, Bruce has promoted product safety and compliance through his work with large organizations, including Whirlpool, Exxon Mobil, the American Petroleum Institute and the U.S. Air Force. You can register for the webinar here.

About ECIA
The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors. ECIA members share a common goal of promoting and improving the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic components. Comprised of a broad array of leaders and professionals representing all phases of the electronics components supply chain, ECIA is where business optimization, product authentication and industry advocacy come together. ECIA members develop industry guidelines and technical standards, as well as generate critical business intelligence. For more information, visit www.ecianow.org or call 678-393-9990.