Procurement Magazine July 2021 | Page 12

GLOBAL NEWS

1 CANADA

Canada lunches The Responsible Plastic use Coalition
A new plastics coalition has been launched in Canada . The Responsible Plastic Use Coalition ( RPUC ) is a group of plastic industry leaders and large manufacturers looking to pursue legal action against the federal government in response to the Canadian Government ’ s designation of plastic as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act ( CEPA ).

2 UNITED STATES

The White House Launches Supply Chain Task Force
In its first 100 days , the Biden-Harris administration is taking measures to support semiconductor , battery , and mineral supply chains . The Biden Administration has released its 100-day supply chain assessment for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging , large-capacity batteries , critical minerals and materials , and pharmaceuticals .
12 July 2021