by Hannane Haddouch | Nov 27, 2025
Inorganic PIN FRs are concerned by current discussions around safety and regulatory classification of particles. The European Court of Justice recently annulled the Classification of titanium dioxide (see pinfa Newsletter n°173) and talcum powder (talc) has been...
by Hannane Haddouch | Oct 16, 2025
Fire test method for plasterboard etc. replaces visual identification of charring by temperature measurement. The current method for testing fire protection capacity of plaster or wood panels for EU Construction Products Regulation labelling is based on visual...
by Hannane Haddouch | Oct 16, 2025
Surprisingly, this question is being asked for the US IRC International Residential Code. In currently ongoing revision proposals for this code, it is proposed to delete the word “property” from the codes purpose (currently it reads: “…provide … safety to life and...
by Hannane Haddouch | Oct 16, 2025
The European Chemicals Agency ECHA has confirmed the aim to finalise scientific opinions for PFAS restrictions by end 2026. The ECHA evaluation of PFAS was launched in March 2023. A public consultation in 2023 led to over 5 600 responses. Analysis of these responses...
by Hannane Haddouch | Sep 16, 2025
Commission Plan to identify and support ‘Critical’ chemicals, affordable energy, decarbonisation, green chemicals. The Plan is a Commission strategy document, not legally binding. Key actions announced include: Define criteria, identify and monitor chemical molecules...
