Articles Tagged with ''regulation/legislation''

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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European Perspectives

Defining a System for the Notification of Polymers

A system for the notification of polymers should be defined in the event of a change in their treatment under REACH.

Isabelle Alenus

March 3, 2022

At present, polymers do not have to be registered under Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Nevertheless, a possible change in the treatment of polymers is envisioned in Article 138(2) of REACH, which may result in polymers being included in the registration requirements.

SOCMA Asks EPA to Uphold Revisions Made in 2019 Risk Management Plan Final Rule

The RMP rule is designed to prevent accidental releases at facilities manufacturing specific chemicals.

July 22, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to uphold revisions made in 2019 to the Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rulemaking, which has the support of specialty and batch chemical manufacturers.

NAHB Urges Congress to Enact Policies to Help Builders Boost Housing Production

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard testified during a hearing of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight on the topic of expanding housing access to all Americans.

July 21, 2021

Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently testified before Congress and called on lawmakers to enact key policy proposals that will help home builders expand the housing supply, reduce the housing deficit, and improve housing affordability for all Americans.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.