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EPA Proposes Ban on Most Uses of Methylene Chloride

May 1, 2023

The proposal bans the chemical from all consumer use but allows for critical military and some manufacturing and processing uses with strict workplace safety requirements.

Regulatory Consultant Joins RadTech and PAMA

April 13, 2023

RadTech has hired an analytical scientist with broad experience in global regulatory affairs, analytical laboratory services and operations, food packaging materials testing, and product stewardship.

Instant Adhesives Help Satisfy Regulatory Requirements

An upgraded line of instant adhesives helps manufacturers comply with new regulatory classification requirements.

March 28, 2023

In response to regulatory change requirements and industry demand for safer assembly solutions, Henkel has exchanged certain raw materials in selected products in its LOCTITE range of instant adhesives.

FEICA Becomes New Chair of DUCC

December 13, 2022

DUCC is a joint platform of 11 European associations representing downstream users, ranging from adhesives and sealants to construction chemicals, cosmetics and detergents, aerosols, paints, inks, toners, pressroom chemicals, fragrances, lubricants, crop protection, and chemical distributors industries.

FEICA Updates European Model Environmental Product Declarations (Model EPDs)

FEICA Model EPDs demonstrate the environmental credentials of adhesives and sealants in construction.

November 29, 2022

Sustainable development is of great significance in the construction industry as architects and green procurement bodies are increasingly demanding products that meet international sustainability standards.

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ACC Weighs in on Proposed Supplemental Revisions to the TSCA Fees Rule

November 25, 2022

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed supplemental revisions to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) fees rule.

NACD Comments on Proposed Changes to Risk Management Plan Rule

November 3, 2022

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) submitted comments to the EPA urging the agency to reconsider its proposed changes to the Risk Management Plan rule.

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White House Announces Cybersecurity Plan for the Chemical Sector

November 2, 2022

The White House has announced an expansion of the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Initiative to a fourth sector–the chemical sector.

European Perspectives

The Safe Use of Diisocyanates

FEICA has organized a training program to ensure the safe use of diisocyanates for producers and professional users all over Europe.

Isabelle Alenus

October 24, 2022

A new restriction on diisocyanates adopted by the European authorities under REACH on August 4, 2020, specifies the need for training and labelling requirements for industrial or professional users of diisocyanates with a monomeric concentration greater than 0.1 % by weight.

Wide-Ranging Viewpoints Cover the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

We’ve expanded our roster of leading industry voices by adding several new columns focusing on key aspects of the industry.

Susan Sutton

April 7, 2022

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