Proposed regulatory text for update of CPR

Proposed regulatory text for update of CPR

To 1st June. The EU has published for comment the proposed text of the revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR). pinfa already made input during the preparatory phases, see pinfa Newsletter n°21. The revision of the CPR aims to address implementation and single...
EU textiles industry BAT regulatory update

EU textiles industry BAT regulatory update

Draft update to BAT will require consideration of substitution of brominated flame retardants for textiles finishing. Under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), EU Best Available Techniques (BAT) specifications, where defined, are legally applicable to all...
EU consultation: chemicals information

EU consultation: chemicals information

To 12th April. Proposals to coordinate different chemicals assessment procedures and improve chemical data access. As part of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, the Commission proposes to streamline chemicals assessments by various EU agencies (chemicals...
Reminder: EU consultation on REACH

Reminder: EU consultation on REACH

To 15th April 2022: polymers, endocrine disruption, mixture effects, environmental footprint, essential use. See pinfa Newsletter n°133. EU public consultation open to 15th April 2022 “Chemicals legislation – revision of REACH Regulation to help achieve a toxic-free...
Canada assessment of 1-bromopropane

Canada assessment of 1-bromopropane

Canada has proposed to classify the non-FR chemical 1-bromopropane (nPB) persistent, health and environment risk. 1-bromopropane is principally used as a solvent, degreaser or intermediate in chemicals production, adhesives and sealants, not as a flame retardant. The...