Endocrine (EDC) effects of “replacement” FRs. Experimental data and endocrine modelling results were collected for 52 flame retardants considered to be possible replacement of brominated PBDE and HBCD FRs. Experimental data was found for less than half of the FRs (23...
80+ slides of information and graphics explaining materials fire safety, flame retardants, fire tests, standards, environment and health. This new toolkit for teaching, professional training and industry, is made available for public use on request by pinfa. It has...
Public comment is requested on rules to reduce exposure to PBT chemicals including three FRs: Deca-BDE, HBCD, TIPPP. Deadline for input is 17th May 2021. Deca-BDE is prohibited in the USA from January 2022 (sale of articles to which Deca-BDE has been added), with...
The UK Government has announced unlimited fines for breaching fire safety orders or obstructing fire inspectors. This is part of a package to tighten fire safety in buildings following the Grenfell fire and including: improving fire safety coordination and clarifying...
EU public consultation to 9th June 2021 on the Sustainable Products Initiative, targeting mainly recycling and reuse. This Initiative stems from the Green Deal and the new Circular Economy Action Plan and aims to promote products which have low climate impact, are...
