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...
by Hannane Haddouch | Dec 16, 2025
EU consultation on restrictions for Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (MCCPs) open to 19th December 2025. MCCPs (chloroalkanes C14-17) are a class of halogenated flame retardant, already on the EU REACH Candidate List since 2021 (see pinfa Newsletter n°129). MCCPs...
by Hannane Haddouch | Dec 16, 2025
Public comment open on human health assessment and risk reduction proposals for TPHP and TBOEP, to 21st January 2026, TPHP and TBOEP are part of the group of 13 PIN organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs) under ongoing assessment by the Canada government since...
by Hannane Haddouch | Dec 16, 2025
Discussion of possible extension of the test standard for ‘blooming’ of brominated FRs (loss to material surface). The existing ASTM D8280 provides a standardised method for assessing how much of brominated flame retardants in a plastic have migrated to the surface....
by Hannane Haddouch | Nov 27, 2025
ECHA has decided to identify the brominated flame retardant DBDPE as Substance of Very High Concern because of its very persistent and very bioaccumulative properties (vPvB). The decision was taken by ECHA’s Member States Committee (MSC). DBDPE was then added to the...
