FRs and REACH registration of polymers

FRs and REACH registration of polymers

The proposals to require REACH registration or “notification” of polymers should take into account reactive flame retardants. As part of the new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, the European Commission is proposing to require REACH registration of polymers...
EU consultations underway

EU consultations underway

Proposed regulatory text for update of Construction Products Regulation. To 1st June. Call for Evidence on restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electronics (RoHS Directive). To 2nd June 2022.
Shipper concerned about EV fire risks

Shipper concerned about EV fire risks

After the Felicity Ace car ship fire, leading car carrier Hyundai Glovis is increasing safety because of EV fire concerns. The Felicity Ace, carrying some 4 000 Volkswagen – Audi – Porsche – Lamborghini cars, estimated at over 400 million € value, sank near the...
Kiss Nightclub fire

Kiss Nightclub fire

Report says appropriate building materials could have prevented the Kiss Nightclub’s 242 fire deaths, Brazil Jan. 2013. The fire started when a firework lit by one of band playing on stage ignited sound insulation foam on the ceiling. Fire deaths resulted from a...
Ten die in Egypt tourist coach crash fire

Ten die in Egypt tourist coach crash fire

Ten people died and fourteen more were injured when a tourist coach burst into flames after a collision near Luxor, Egypt. The coach apparently burst into flames after hitting a truck. Reports show the coach covered in flames and indicate that some victims were killed...