EU consultation on RoHS

EU consultation on RoHS

To 14th March 2022. Questions whether RoHS Directive should be maintained, updated, tightened, repealed or replaced. The current RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic (E&E) equipment, 2011/65/CE) restricts some heavy...
New York Br-FR ban in TVs amended

New York Br-FR ban in TVs amended

The NY ban on brominated FRs in TV/display stands and casings now requires notification of any organohalogen FRs. The New York State ‘Family and fire fighter protection act’ (S4630, 5418-B), signed into law 2nd January 2022, bans “organohalogen” flame retardants in...
Consultation on supply chain transparency

Consultation on supply chain transparency

To 25th March, Canada, consultation on information and labelling on chemicals in products, including FRs in furniture. Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Action, this Canada Government consultation aims to define actions to enhance transparency throughout the...
WWF on chemical recycling of plastics

WWF on chemical recycling of plastics

NGO says top priorities are to reduce and reuse, and chemical recycling must show verifiable, positive carbon footprint. WWF suggests that chemical recycling should show at least 20% lower GHG emissions than virgin-fossil plastic. WWF also says chemical recycling must...
pinfa Annual Report 2021

pinfa Annual Report 2021

An active year for pinfa in Europe & worldwide: five new members, strategy and advocacy, new communications tools. pinfa’s Annual Report presents an overview of activities in Europe, North America and China. Policy areas in focus are the new EU Chemicals...