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EU Construction Products Regulation: Harmonised rules
The Construction Products Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR) lays down conditions for the placing or making available of construction products on the market by establishing harmonised rules for the marketing...
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Implemented since late 2020: New VOC Standards in China
What has to be considered regarding the implementation and supervision of VOC Standards in China? Companies manufacturing products such as Coatings, Inks, Adhesives and Cleaning producs should take specific...
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Market report: Preservation in the focus
Biocides play a major role in keeping paints and coatings free of harmful microorganisms. However, regulation of biocides is affecting their usage more and more. Industry experts share their views on the...
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Interview: A once in a decade strategy
The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) should aim to resolve the existing complexity in chemicals legislation and not increase it further. CEPE's Public affairs manager Sebastian Kraußlach...
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Update on general test methods for paints and varnishes
The TC35 SC9 committee is one of the most important groups for standards in the international Coatings industry. Established 40 years ago it established 172 ISO standards and has 20 currently under development....
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DMF: Restriction on the horizon
In recent years, remarkable successes have been achieved in reducing solvent contents in paints and varnishes. Nevertheless, organic solvents continue to play an important role in the paint and coatings...
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A central database for compliance declarations
Many end users are trying to set themselves apart from the competition with quality seals and labels. For paint manufacturers, the effort to comply with all the associated rules is becoming ever greater....
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Security problems on ECHA website
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) just informed its users about a security breach on its homepage.
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An overview of UK REACH
Due to Brexit, the United Kingdom has established it's own chemicals legislation, namely UK REACH.
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KYC onerous obligation or corporate advantage
Know-Your-Customer (KYC), as part of the general duty of care, is a buzz-word of the modern world that is gaining in importance. How can KYC can be organised so that the regulation becomes an advantage?...
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New podcast episode: Biocide regulation and coatings
In the latest episode of the EC Podcast we talk to expert Gabi Büttner from the consultancy UMCO about biocide regulation in the European Union. A topic of great importance for the paint and coatings...
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Covid 19: Minimising risks and ensuring compliance
The environmental and occupational health and safety impact of the Corona virus (Sars-Cov-2) on companies varies by industry and location. This makes it necessary for companies to monitor legal compliance....
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Virtual conference on preservation
On 28 and 29 April the EC WebForum Preservation - with and without biocides will take place. The virtual event aims to give an overview on the topic: How companies can test, establish hygienic plans...
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Interview: Trend towards tighter chemical regulations in Korea
South Korea is an important market for paints and coatings in Asia. What is the situation regarding chemical legislation? We spoke with Dr Dieter Drohmann of Chemservice about the updates and what manufacturers...