US and EU authorities investigate PVC

US and EU authorities investigate PVC Image: Flickr US and EU authorities investigate PVC – The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) publishes research findings on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, additives and microparticles. The ECHA believes that the risks of PVC...

Do you export to California?

Do you export to California? Image: Flickr Do you export to California? – Then consider Proposition 65! Proposition 65 is a 1986 law that protects California residents from consuming or being exposed to potentially harmful chemicals. More formally, a Proposition...

Increase in imports of hazardous substances into the EU!

Increase in imports of hazardous substances into the EU! Image: PxHere Increase in imports of hazardous substances into the EU! – Due to trade in substances containing benzene!/span> The reported volume of hazardous chemicals imported into and out of the...

Many consumer products contain hazardous chemicals!

Many consumer products contain hazardous chemicals! Image: PxHere Many consumer products contain hazardous chemicals! – An EU-wide enforcement project by the ECHA Forum has identified excessive levels of hazardous chemicals in consumer products. Consider...

Chemical assessment reform proposal

Chemical assessment reform proposal Image: PxHere Chemical assessment reform proposal – On December 7, the European Commission presented the ‘One substance, one assessment’ package of three legal acts in the field of chemical policy. Four EU agencies...