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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
