Regulations
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PFAS Restriction Proposal
On 7 February 2023, ECHA published an EU REACH Restriction Proposal for PFASs, the most significant regulatory measure targeting this chemical class by any government to date. The proposal was submitted...
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Poison centres: What leads to the obligation to update?
Notification are obliged to keep the submitted information up to date at all times. Existing notifications may have to be updated as necessary. Relevant changes leading to the obligation to update are...
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One enterprise, one product, one QR code
For hazardous chemicals in China, their manufacturers and importers in China must register them with the National Registration Centre of Chemicals (NRCC) prior to manufacture or importation. By Bryan Zhou,...
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Engaging suppliers in the EU Green Deal transition
The coatings industry is a hugely important contributor to the transformation towards the sustainability goals of the European Green Deal. Coatings protect a countless number of products and surfaces,...
News Markets & Companies
Titanium dioxide: “We do not expect the imposition of further restrictions
We spoke to Reg Adams of Artikol about the titanium dioxide market as well as the ruling that the pigment has been wrongly classified as carcinogenic.
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Endocrine properties of biocidal substances
Assessment of endocrine-disrupting (ED) properties has brought with it growing delays and problems for biocidal active substance approvals and biocidal product authorisations.
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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.
News Production & Lab
Usage of heavy metal-free compounds in surface coatings
A new review article attempts to present a synopsis of the history of coatings composition, impact of the heavy metals on health and environment, and the options available for shifting to safer coating...
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Interview: “The verdict is of eminent importance
The European Court has overturned the imposed labeling requirement for titanium dioxide. Hans-Helmuth Schmidt, managing director of CWS Powder Coatings, as well as Dr Martin Kanert, managing director of...
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New regulations in China
New customs regulations, registration requirements and controls for the transport of highly toxic chemicals in and around Shanghai came into force in China over the last few months. Do they significantly...
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European Court of Justice: Titanium dioxide wrongly classified as carcinogenic
Paint and coatings manufacturers have successfully challenged the classification of titanium dioxide before the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The court declared the corresponding regulation of the EU...