by Hannane Haddouch | Mar 9, 2026
The European Commission proposes to include the brominated flame retardant TBPH under the Stockholm POPs Convention (Persistent Organic Pollutants). TBPH (tris(2-ethylhexyl) 3,4,5,6-tetrabromophthalate), a brominated flame retardant and plasticizer, is on the EU CoRAP...
by Hannane Haddouch | Feb 2, 2026
Open to 10th April 2026. Scottish Government consultation to review building fire safety regulations, following from the Grenfell fire Inquiry report. Questionnaire for individuals and organisations asks for input on fire safety issues which should be added to or...
by Hannane Haddouch | Feb 2, 2026
Amongst updates to AMST standards underway: blooming of brominated FRs, FRs in dust, definition of “non-combustible”. For regular detailed news on standards updates, subscribe to FS&TB (Fire Safety & Technology Bulletin). Under ASTM D20 Plastics, the standard...
by Hannane Haddouch | Feb 2, 2026
Research report for UK Government will input to possible regulation of smoke toxicity from construction products. The report was commissioned following recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt’s review (pinfa Newsletter n°92) of building regulations and fire safety...
by Hannane Haddouch | Feb 2, 2026
Research following the Grenfell Inquiry compares smoke toxicity from building contents to construction materials. This literature analysis paper aims to complement the Hadden report on smoke toxicity from construction materials (see above) by analysing published...
