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The Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance
The Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance (ChemVerbotsV) is a long-established element in the array of bans and limitations established under Germany chemical law. Introduced in 1993 and last revised in 2017,...
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Ukrainian REACH: Registration framework now in force
On 26 January 2025, Ukraine’s REACH-like chemical regulation, commonly referred to as Ukrainian REACH (UA REACH), officially entered into force. This milestone brings Ukraine into closer alignment with...
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ECHA updates guidance and evaluations – coatings industry urged to act
New rules under the CLP Regulation and fresh substance evaluations affect coatings manufacturers and formulators across Europe. ECHA’s latest Weekly (22 October 2025) highlights updates that require...
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Titanium dioxide: “Classification would have been very detrimental in my view”
Hardly any other raw material has caused as much turmoil in European industry in recent years as titanium dioxide. The recent ruling by the European Court of Justice on the titanium dioxide case marks...
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Industry wins in titanium dioxide court case: EU ruling brings relief
The ECJ ruling on titanium dioxide brings relief for the industry. For paint and coatings manufacturers, this means greater legal certainty – and a clear signal that classifications must be based on...
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EU Packaging Regulation: Less than one year to go
On 12 August 2026, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) will start to apply. With less than a year to prepare, companies across the EU face growing pressure to adapt...
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ECHA publishes updated PFAS restriction proposal
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s chemicals regulation, REACH. The update has been prepared...
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Poison Centre Notification: stricter requirements ahead – what you need to know
The EU has strengthened chemical safety rules with new requirements for Poison Centre Notifications (PCNs). From 2025, businesses must submit detailed mixture data to ensure faster, more effective emergency...
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Important steps for SMEs in chemical legislation
In a complex regulatory environment, businesses must not only comply with existing legal requirements, but also stay ahead of upcoming changes and adapt their products accordingly. Failure to comply can...
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Uniform standard for thread-locking coatings
A recent Bachelor’s thesis explores the creation of a new DIN standard for thread-locking coatings. The aim is to define minimum requirements for chemical and mechanical properties to enhance product...
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“Biocide-free will soon be the standard”: On the development of modern tinting pastes and new requirements in the colour market
The requirements for pigment pastes are changing: they need to be biocide-free while remaining colour-accurate, mould-resistant and application-safe. Guido Strauch, Head of Tinting Technology at Dörken,...
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“There is no one-size-fits-all solution” – Biocides in the area of conflict between regulation and product safety
Strict legal requirements and increasing demands on product safety pose major challenges for the development of effective biocide strategies. Nicolas Gallacier, Global Business Director at Lanxess, explains...
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Mineral oils in packaging and prints: Isolated national lawmaking in Europe
As of January 1, 2025, in France the use of mineral oils in packaging and prints is banned. By Cornelia Tietz, Monika Wagner, EuPIA.
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CEPE calls for smarter regulation to strengthen EU industry
CEPE has published a 19-point proposal to reduce regulatory complexity and support innovation in the paints and printing inks sector. The initiative advocates for more efficient, not less, regulation....