FEICA Position – REACH Simplification – POSITION PAPER

The position paper outlines our stance on the ongoing revision of the REACH regulation, emphasising the need for a balanced approach that supports both innovation and safety in the adhesives and sealants industry, whilst fostering industry growth and competitiveness.

These are the annexes of the position paper:

Annex 1 on EU regulations affecting the adhesives and sealants industry

Annex 2 on FEICA’s proposal for a regulatory roadmap

Annex 3 on FEICA’s position on polymers

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FEICA Report on ‘Labelling Adhesives in Packaging Recycling’

This report aims to assist stakeholders in understanding the role of labelling adhesives in recycling processes. It provides clear design recommendations and guidelines for the use of labelling adhesives to enhance recyclability. The report highlights the importance of selecting the right adhesives to support efficient recycling and offers insights into the behaviour of adhesives during various recycling processes.

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Presentation Slides of the FEICA Webinar 'Labelling Adhesives in Packaging Recycling'

During this FEICA webinar, we explored what labelling adhesives are, outlining their benefits, the ways they pass through the recycling processes and up-to-date test methods.

In case you missed the webinar, we have listed the key takeaways here:

1. Adhesives are designed to accommodate a wide range of label and packaging substrate combinations, ensuring versatility for various applications. 

2. The webinar provided an in-depth explanation of relevant recycling processes, testing methods, and evaluation schemes that apply to adhesives in packaging. 

3. The importance of adhesives' releasability and/or recycling compatibility was emphasized, as these qualities are critical depending on the specific application. 

4. The conclusion and recommendations highlighted the need for harmonized testing protocols across Europe. While European-level guidelines are being developed, it was recommended that testing and evaluation processes retain the flexibility to override these guidelines where appropriate.

The webinar recording is also available and can be viewed HERE.

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