by pinfa-editor | 20 Jun, 2022
EU report calling for research on recycling and environmental impacts of nano-materials is relevant for PIN FRs. The 130-page report from ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and EUON (European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials) states that nano-fillers have “potential...
by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023
Fire safety needs a competence and responsibility restart in the UK to address green building and new energy fire risks. 50 building and fire experts discussed how construction techniques are changing, leading to a need for fire regulations which allow innovation...
by pinfa-editor | 2 Dec, 2019
33 passengers and one crew member died in a fire on the 23-metre commercial scuba-diving boat Conception (Truth Aquatics Inc.), which was anchored off Santa Cruz Island, California, 3rd September 2019. Five crew members escaped alive. The victims were all sleeping...
by pinfa-editor | 17 Apr, 2023
On the 15th of March 2023, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published their Regulatory Strategy on Flame Retardants (FRs) as part of the European Restrictions Roadmap under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. ECHA identifies that several phosphorus, inorganic...
by pinfa-editor | 28 Nov, 2023
Pinfa, alongside 17 organisations representing the European fire safety sector, calls on European institutions to prioritise fire safety in buildings and to develop and promote a consistent strategy with Member States for the safety of everyone. This manifesto sets...
