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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...
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Asefapi warns of consequences of imposing tariffs on Chinese titanium dioxide imports
On June 7, the European Commission published an implementing regulation making imports of titanium dioxide from China subject to registration. The Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Printing...
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Regulatory outlook and update on K-REACH
In 2016, the Ministry of Environment (MoE) began revising and the amended K-REACH came into force on 1 January 2019. What are the latest developments? By Dean Winder, CIRS.
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What’s in for VOC emissions?
The Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP) is the main international framework for cooperation and measures to limit, gradually reduce and prevent air pollution. It includes 51 countries...
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ECHA: Restriction proposal on chromium (VI) for more substances
The European Commission has requested ECHA to broaden the scope of the REACH restriction proposal to cover at least 12 chromium (VI) substances.
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CLP Regulation: EU Parliament adopts negotiated compromise
The European Parliament has adopted the negotiated compromise on the CLP revision. This means that the industry will be faced with a number of new regulations on the classification, labeling and packaging...
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Legislation: Microplastics in focus
The EU has adopted a comprehensive restriction on microplastics intentionally added to products (REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex XVII, Entry 78). This means that the sale of microplastics and...
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British Coatings Federation launches equity, diversity and inclusion charter
On 8th April 2024, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) announced the launch of the UK Coatings industry's first Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) Charter, a public commitment that recognises...
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Circular economy and ecodesign regulation
Two recent legislations have a bearing on the adhesives and sealants industry. The first is the EU’s proposal for a new Ecodesign Regulation. The second proposal is a regulation on circularity requirements...
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24-hour emergency number regarding sustainability
Corporate sustainability initiatives are coming under increasing public scrutiny, as the spotlight falls on their environmental, social and economic operations. How can a 24-hour emergency number support...
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ECHA adds five chemicals to the candidate list of hazardous chemicals
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) adds five new chemicals to the Candidate List. One of them is toxic for reproduction, three are very persistent and very bioaccumulative. Another one is toxic for reproduction...