Document for UN Plastics Treaty on plastics identifies certain specific flame retardants as one of ten chemical concerns. The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) Resolution 5/14 (10th May 2022) started the process to develop an “international legally binding...
Ban of all halogenated FRs in E&E casings and of halogenated FRs and five phosphorus FRs in some polyurethane foams. Preparation of this Washington State “Safer Chemicals” regulation was summarised in pinfa Newsletter n°140. The regulation is now enacted,...
DIGITALEUROPE says FRs “provide essential fire protection” and prefer RoHS to REACH for regulation of FRs in electronics. The European digital industry federation (representing over 45 000 businesses) position on the ECHA regulatory strategy on flame retardants (see...
US Fire Administration, FEMA and META, launch virtual reality experience tool to promote fire safety awareness. The free tool lets users with VR equipment or using a desktop version practice fire escape skills and create a fire escape plan at home, at work, in public...
Expert review notes progress in FR durability over time, but research is needed on outdoor durability and recycling. Fire protection expert Jürgen Troitzsch analysed over fifty publications on ageing of flame retardant treated materials and on mechanical recycling. He...
