Over 100 companies and organisations have defined and endorsed six principles for access to information on chemicals. The principles have been developed by a stakeholder coalition, led by Clean Production Action (CPA), over the last 18 months, and other companies and...
NGO ChemSec says hazardous chemicals must disappear if their function, even if important, can be achieved otherwise. The environmental organisation proposes a five-question process to identify “Essential Use” of hazardous chemicals, suggesting that any use of...
Scientists of the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment question the scientific basis of the new EU Chemicals Strategy, in particular the hazard-based approach. The eight scientists suggest that the new Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) was developed...
The CPSC has issued a final federal rule to require for cigarette ignition resistance of all upholstered furniture, as passed in the COVID–19 Regulatory Relief and Work From Home Safety Act (see pinfa Newsletter n°122). The rule is based on California TB 117-2013 and...
Can flame-retardant materials be Safe and Sustainable by Design ? Is fire safety an essential use ? Interactive discussion with the European Commission, EU experts, OEMs, Plastics Europe, NGOs. Wednesday 7th July 15h – 16h30 CEST. Registration...
