ECHA publishes CoRAP to 2023

ECHA publishes CoRAP to 2023

EU chemicals action plan includes eight active evaluations of halogenated FRs or their synergists and four of PIN FRs. The European Chemicals Agency, ECHA, has published the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) update 2021-2023, listing chemicals for Evaluation...
UK consults on POP ban for Dechlorane Plus.

UK consults on POP ban for Dechlorane Plus.

UK consults on POP ban for Dechlorane Plus. The UK Government has opened to 18th June 2021 a public consultation on adding the halogenated flame retardant Dechlorane Plus to the Stockholm Convention list of Persistent Organic Pollutants. Documents presented note that...
US EPA consultation on Deca, HBCD, TIPPP

US EPA consultation on Deca, HBCD, TIPPP

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...
Unlimited fines for fire safety regulations

Unlimited fines for fire safety regulations

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...
Sustainable Products Initiative consultation

Sustainable Products Initiative consultation

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...