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Printing inks for food packaging – what’s new
Regulatory Compliance of food packaging inks is a field with constant developments. The EU Commission and national governments are adapting the legal provisions and also associations, like EuPIA, are constantly...
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REACH: European Commission postpones stricter chemical regulation plans
The European Commission has halted its plans for tighter regulation of chemical products, citing economic and political concerns. The decision sparks debates among industry players and environmental advocates....
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When digital security meets chemicals law
Following the national implementation of the NIS‑2 Directive in Germany’s NIS‑2 Implementation Act (NIS2UmsuCG) and especially the resulting amendments to the BSIG, many manufacturers and importers...
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ECHA backs EU-wide restriction on PFAS in coatings and beyond
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has voiced its support for a proposed EU-wide restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The move aims to address environmental and health concerns...
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The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: What coating firms need to know
If you think the regulatory burden for coatings firms is already high, get ready for the next big thing – the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (Regulation (EU) 2025/40). This new rule,...
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China’s Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law: What companies need to know
China’s Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law was officially adopted on December 27, 2025, following its third review at the 19th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress....
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Safe handling of fluoropolymers: a lifecyle approach
Fluoropolymers are indispensable materials in modern industry, underpinning critical applications in aerospace, electronics, healthcare, energy, and beyond. Their unique properties – chemical resistance,...
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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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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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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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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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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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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)...