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American Coatings Association: statement on tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China
New tariffs threaten higher costs and supply chain disruptions for the coatings industry.
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Anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide: SMEs most affected
CEPE has reacted with disappointment to the European Commission Regulation which is imposing antidumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide from China. The association’s managing director Christel...
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Persistent organic pollutants: Informed decision making
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are organic chemical substances that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate, and hence pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment....
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PFAS in the coatings industry: risks, applications, and regulatory challenges
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are chemical compounds that have been of great importance in numerous industrial applications due to their unique properties, such as thermal and chemical stability,...
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Mastering sustainability (2): Turning ESG goals into real-world success
Successful sustainability management requires a solid foundation. From reviewing processes to involving stakeholders and analysing external factors, SMEs can systematically integrate ESG criteria into...
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Mastering sustainability (1): How SMEs can tackle their biggest challenges
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for businesses, but where should small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) start? Limited resources and complex structures often make the first step the...
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Raise your voice – PFAS is on the brink
The EU plans to restrict the use of PFAS by 2026. This group of more than 10,000 persistent synthetic chemicals is accused of accumulating in the environment and in the human body and cause significant...
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How to manage the EcoVadis certification
In the coatings industry, sustainability and environmental responsibility are increasingly critical. The industry faces unique challenges due to its significant environmental footprint, including the use...
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Sustainability and regulatory pressure drive innovation in architectural coatings
Sebastian Quapp, Head of R&D at Maleco Farbwerk, spoke with our European Coatings editor Bettina Hoffmann about the significant shifts currently impacting the architectural coatings segment. The industry...
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Biocidal products regulation: All that glitters is silver?
An assessment of the intrinsic properties of metallic substances such as silver on the basis of toxicological studies is not a trivial matter, as evidenced by the process for authorising silver (CAS: 7440-22-4)...
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TiO₂: “The anti-dumping measures also risk undermining the EU’s environmental objectives”
Nicolas Dujardin, Chief Operating Officer at paint producer Océinde, is concerned about the anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China that recently came into force. In his view, the European...
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TiO₂: “The duty could lead to plant closures within the EU and a significant increase in unemployment”
The anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China are not being received favourably in the paint and coatings industry. Paula Salastie, CEO at Teknos, talks about the risks that these measures pose...
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Titanium dioxide: “Anti-dumping duties must remain in force for another five years”
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of TiO2 produced in China. The regulation, which recently came into force, is valid for six months. Titanium dioxide expert Reg Adams,...
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EU Ecodesign Regulation for the adhesives and sealants industry: key role for circular economy and electronics recycling
At the end of July the EU Ecodesign Regulation 2024/1781 (“ESPR” – “Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation”; OJ EU 2024 L 2024/1781) came into force. This new regulation replaces the previous...