EC Safe and Sustainable by Design recommendation adopted
Today, the European Commission adopted a recommendation and its annex to promote a framework to assess safety and sustainability of chemicals and materials. The proposed European framework sets a common baseline for evaluating safety and sustainability. It is considered an important step to increase the protection of human health and the environment against hazardous substances.
Re-start of the Harmonised Standards Consultant (HAS) assessment system
CEN organises a webinar on the HAS assessment system that restarted in October. The aim of the webinar is to: Do a recap of the tasks and responsibilities of the HAS contractor and consultants, as well as the existing processes and flows, and Present the novelties of the HAS assessment system.
14-17 November 2022 - International Product Safety Week
Every two years, since 2006, the European Commission’s Directorate General for Justice and Consumers brings safety experts from all around the world for International Product Safety Week. This year’s event will focus on “New horizons for product safety”. It will include sessions on new trends in e-commerce and how market surveillance can adjust to keep pace with these changes.
EFCC celebrated the 25th Anniversary of CEFIC’s European Solvents Industry Group
Dr. Ing. Johan Breukelaar, Director General of EFCC, has participated in the 25th anniversary dinner of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) and at the same time the 25th anniversary of the European Solvents Downstream User (previously VOC) Coordination Group, ESVOC, where EFCC has been a long standing member because of the interest of EFCC members in all aspects of solvents.
26 October 2022 - Highlights in Circular Economy standardization – 2nd webinar
CEN-CENELEC organises a 2nd webinar entitled “Highlights in Circular Economy standardization”. The event will provide guidance to the preparation of circular economy related standards.
18 October 2022 - Sustainable Finance: the impact of the European taxonomy in the construction sector
The Construction 2050 Alliance organises an event to discuss how the current EU taxonomy is impacting in the European construction sector.
7 October 2022 - CEPE, EFCC and FEICA Webinar on the Polyurethane Training Platform for the Safe Use of Diisocyanates
The restriction on diisocyanates adopted in 2020 requires manufacturers to provide end-users information about the training on the safe use of diisocyanates. The webinar will explain why training on the safe use of diisocyanate-based products is mandatory and how professional and industrial users of PU-based adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, inks or construction chemicals can find their suitable training modules.
EFCC supports the 6 key messages related to the impact of the EU Taxonomy on the construction sector
EFCC, as member of the Construction 2050 Alliance, fully supports the 6 key messages of the Alliance calling for the EU taxonomy to create the conditions to support the transition to sustainable construction. The EU Taxonomy must become a facilitator of the green transition and enable the construction sector to effectively contribute to the EU’s climate targets. Non-alignment must not cut off construction products manufacturers and construction companies from financing.