This will probably enable adoption of the EcoDesign Regulation revision before the June 2024 European elections. The European Commission statement announcing this ‘trilogue agreement’ (provisional agreement between the European Parliament and Council) underlines that...
Study suggests that regulation has been effective in reducing levels of targeted FRs in human breast milk. Analysis of over 200 published studies shows a ‘break point’ in concentrations of two FRs* regulated in Europe in 2004. Comparisons between regions with...
US EPA proposes to further restrict DecaBDE (brominated FR) and PIP (TrTPP = phenol, isopropylated, phosphate (3:1)). These flame retardants are PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic) and are already restricted since 2021 under US TCSA (Toxic Substances Control...
Discussion paper welcomes the ECHA FR Strategy grouping approach and proposes additional criteria. The paper, by three environmental scientists, suggests that flame retardant use should target applications where FRs bring significant fire safety benefits and where...
UK Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) attacks fire safety regulations, flame retardants and Standards Institution. The EAC is a committee of the UK Parliament. Following the public consultation on revision of the UK Furniture Fire Safety Regulations (see pinfa...
