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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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ECHA consults on four substances for REACH authorisation
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a public consultation on four substances, including UV stabilisers and flame retardants, for inclusion in the REACH authorisation list. Stakeholders have...
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REACH microplastics restriction: first deadline takes effect today
As of 17 October 2025, the first key deadline of the EU’s microplastics restriction takes effect. From today, suppliers must provide detailed information for products containing synthetic polymer microparticles....
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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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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...
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Chemical Regulations in the UK: BCF “cautiously optimistic”
A newly published "policy direction" by Defra for UK REACH has been received with "cautious optimism" by the British Coatings Federation.
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EU introduces mandatory diisocyanates training
The EU has introduced a mandatory training for people working with diisocyanates from 24 August 2023 in new REACH Restriction.
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Support of REACH and the Green Deal
FEICA celebrates its 50 year anniversary. We spoke to Kristel Ons about the history of the assocation, plans for the anniversary and key issues on the agenda.
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REACH: Large task, large benefits
The registration of chemicals under REACH has been a big task for the chemical industry as a whole - and of course for the coatings industry. However, REACH has had many positive effects. As a recent study...
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New reporting obligation for articles containing substances of very high concern
In future, all articles containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) will be collected in the new SCIP database of the European Chemicals Agency. From now on, companies will have to report them there....
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Five facts about REACH
REACH has been in force since 2007 and has shaped the paint and chemical industries immensly. The last deadline has expired a good one and a half years ago. Reason enough to compile a few figures on the...
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Chemical management in China: More complex than in the EU
The New Chemical Substance Notification in China is often called China REACH due to the similarities with its European counterpart. We spoke to Christine Chuang of the Chinese chemical management consulting...
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How solvent manufacturers can comply with REACH
ESIG, the European Solvents Industry Group, a Sector Group within Cefic, provides guidance to solvent manufacturers and importers on ways to comply with REACH requirements.
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Polyurethanes: Alternative crosslinking mechanisms
Due to the proposed restriction, diisocyanates have been in the spotlight and the search for alternative crosslinking mechanisms in the focus of R&D. We spoke to Lars Ossenschmidt, Technical Service...