The FEICA Guidance on PPWR Declarations of Conformity explains obligations for adhesives and sealants companies when they fall under the PPWR definition of manufacturers. From 12 August 2026, they must ensure compliance, conduct conformity assessments, and prepare a Declaration of Conformity (DoC). The guidance clarifies roles, responsibilities, and information flows across the supply chain, highlights confidentiality considerations, and outlines current versus future obligations, with recommendations for consistent communication and documentation.

Publication ref.: GUP-EX-P06-019

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Updated FEICA Guidance on the Restriction of Synthetic Polymer Microparticles 

FEICA published the first version of a Guidance on the restriction of Synthetic Polymer Microparticles (SPM)  in December 2025 to support members in understanding and implementing the new requirements introduced under Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 (REACH Annex XVII, Entry 78). Based on new information from ECHA and the European Commission, the FEICA Guidance has been updated.

FEICA’s full work on Synthetic Polymer Microparticles (SPM):

• FEICA Guidance on Restriction of Synthetic Polymers
• Pictograms for SPM
• E-Calc: SPM Calculation Tool + E-Calc_SPM concept
• Presentation: SPM Tonnages & E-Calc Concept (MARII)
• FEICA Webinar Recording – REACH Restriction on SPM
• FEICA Webinar slides

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This paper outlines the concept of Debonding-on-Demand technologies, their purposes and applications, and the considerations needed when discussing their role in EU sustainability policies[1]. Therefore, with this paper, FEICA urges the European Commission to:

1. Acknowledge and implement FEICA’s proposed definition of Debonding‑on‑Demand.

2. Apply in EU sustainability policies a technology‑neutral approach and assess the effects of DoD adhesives on a case‑by‑case basis, taking into account the repair or recycling path relevant to each product category placed on the EU market.

Publication ref.: POP-EX-P05-013