Cefic new President

Cefic new President

Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Cefic’s new President, will lead to deliver on Green Deal objectives. Dr Brudermüller is CEO of BASF (a pinfa member company) and has more than 30 years’ experience in various roles in the chemical industry. His strong belief in cooperation...
European Parliament underlines fire safety

European Parliament underlines fire safety

Fire safety, including selection of materials in construction and renovation, is cited in the EP position on the Renovation Wave. Parliament calls (§46) to include fire safety aspects, including design, materials, fire detection and suppression, fire-fighting and...
Swedish chemical tax has “limited effect”

Swedish chemical tax has “limited effect”

The official report evaluating the Swedish chemicals tax finds no evidence it is effective and confirms identified problems. The tax was introduced in July 2017 on most electrical and electronic goods sold in Sweden (white goods, specific electronics such as...
EU consultations

EU consultations

Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: open to 26 October 2020. The E PRTR Regulation (EC) 166/2006 currently covers emissions of 91 listed pollutants for installations in 65 sectors. Listed pollutants currently include certain halogenated FRs (PBDEs, HBBB,...