European Perspectives

Adhesives and Sealants Unique Properties in Electronics Under the EU Ecodesign Regulation

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Because of their unique properties in the electronics sector, adhesives and sealants make a difference in terms of process efficiency, design optimization, durability, repairability, and recycling.

Adhesives in the Regulation of End-of-Life Vehicles

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

FEICA’s input to the European Commission outlines how considering adhesives an impediment to the circularity of end-of-life vehicles misses the role they play in the sustainability, performance, and safety of vehicles.

Adhesives in the Context of Paper and Cardboard Recycling – State of Play

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Fiber-based products, in particular paper and cardboard, play an important part in the packaging and printing industries. In addition, their bio-based origin and high recycling rates provide tangible sustainability benefits.

FEICA Outlines Position on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

A strong regulation for EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste will harmonize packaging recycling requirements throughout Europe, lessen market barriers, and simplify the compliance work of economic operators.

Extension of the GRA to Professional Uses to Impact Adhesives and Sealants End-Users

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The European Commission would like to extend the scope of application of the Generic Approach to Risk Management, a move that will have significant impacts on professional users of adhesives and sealants.

FEICA Updates European Model Environmental Product Declarations (Model EPDs)

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:24:50 -0500

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.

The Safe Use of Diisocyanates

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Chemicals Risk Management: Potential Impact on the Construction Sector

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) could fundamentally change the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation by extending the application of the generic approach to risk management to professional uses and new hazard classes. This extension of the generic approach to cover not only consumers but also professional workers, including those in the construction sector, will have a significant impact.

Defining a System for the Notification of Polymers

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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.