Update on EU regulatory action on FRs

Update on EU regulatory action on FRs

Information update for pinfa members on implementation of the ECHA Flame Retardant Strategy and implications for industry. The ECHA report on Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants (ABFRs) (see pinfa Newsletter n°166) and its annexes were analysed in detail by pinfa...
1 May: EU update of certain chemical tests

1 May: EU update of certain chemical tests

Consultation on updates to chemical test methods including on measurement of dustiness and respirable particles and on a number of alignments with updated OECD test methods. EU public consultation, open to 1st May 2025: “Chemicals regulation – update of EU rules for...
7 May: Canada consultation borate risks

7 May: Canada consultation borate risks

Draft assessment concludes possible environment and health risks from cumulated natural and anthropogenic sources. The draft risk assessment and scope open for consultation is an update of a 2016 screening assessment and risk scope. The assessment focuses on boric...
21 May: UK construction products

21 May: UK construction products

Public consultation on UK “Construction Products Reform Green Paper”, part of response to Grenfell report recommendations. The proposed reform addresses accountability, regulatory coverage (gaps in products covered), mandatory compliance for products concerned by...
2 June: ISO Flame Retardant codes

2 June: ISO Flame Retardant codes

Consultation open to modify ISO 1043 with more precise code definitions of nitrogen and organo-phosphorus FRs. The proposed amendment will modify ISO 1043-4:2021 “Plastics – Symbols and abbreviated terms – Part 4: Flame retardants” concerning only the...