http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf000.html BSEF news releases on Engineeringtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has provided that the EU RoHS exemption for Deca-BDE remains in place until 30th June 2008 to allow time for regulatory and marketplace adaptations. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf117.html EU Member State experts have concluded that TBBPA presents no risk to human health. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf116.html Preventing fires in electronics is particularly important, as they often contain heat sources and significant amounts of highly flammable plastics. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf115.html A recent risk assessment report identified no risk for TBBPA when used as a reactive, such as in the epoxy resins of printed circuit boards. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf114.html Test confirms that integrated metal smelters represent an appropriate recycling route for WEEE materials. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf112.html Member companies of the Bromine Science and Environmental Forum have filed a legal challenge over the Belgian Government's implementation of the EU RoHS Directive. Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf111.html Reach sets up a mechanism by which EU regulators decide, after due consideration of the scientific data generated, whether any substance should be approved or restricted for certain uses. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf110.html The WWF study released on 21st September 2006 did not find any of the current commercial brominated flame retardants in food samples. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf109.html A study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows that brominated diphenyl ethers levels in breast milk are decreasing in Europe since the late 1990s. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf108.html The Swedish Government's decision to restrict the use of Deca-BDE in textiles, furniture and cables is a serious breach of EU law. Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf107.html A recent study by the Swedish National Testing and Research Institute has produced a model which provides a complete analysis of all costs and benefits to society due to environmental restrictions. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf106.html A new study from the University of Wurzburg undertaken under the EU Fire project confirms the conclusions of previous studies on TBBPA. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf105.html The brominated flame retardant industry has launched the first annual progress report for its Voluntary Emissions Control Action Programme. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf104.html The European Commission and the UK Government have submitted detailed opinions against the Government of Sweden's attempt to adopt a partial ban on the flame retardant Deca-BDE. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf103.html Long-term exposure studies on two of the largest volume brominated flame retardants conclude that there were no major endocrine effects found in flounders. Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf102.html The EU Member States have confirmed that Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is not subject to any classification for health. Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:00:00 UT BSEF http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsf/bsf101.html