by mcwebmaster | 14 May, 2018
A coalition of EU environmental NGOs has called for a legally binding SAICM protocol on transparency of hazardous chemicals in recycled materials and the circular economy. The NGOs also call for bans on category 1A or 1B carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicant,...
by mcwebmaster | 28 Mar, 2018
The European Commission has published the study commissioned by DG GROW in 2016 to evaluate the need to regulate on toxicity of smoke generated by construction products in fires, within the framework of the EU Construction Products Directive (CPR). The report is based...
by mcwebmaster | 28 Mar, 2018
The European Commission has launched a public consultation (open to all citizens, companies and organisations, based on a short questionnaire) on options for updating the EU Construction Products Regulation (305/2011). This follows the consultation of stakeholders...
by mcwebmaster | 28 Mar, 2018
The European Union has opened a public consultation on “missions” in FP9 (the European R&D Funding Programme which will follow Horizon 2020) open to 3rd April. pinfa will input, underlining that fire safety is critical for sustainability (building...
by mcwebmaster | 28 Mar, 2018
Pinfa proposes dialogue on promoting the inclusion of fire safety in FP9, the EU’s R&D funding Framework Programme which will follow Horizon 2020 (see Editorial of this Newsletter). What fire safety challenges need research? How to include fire safety in FP9...
