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Press Release on FEICA Stakeholder Forum
FEICA launched a Stakeholder Forum to enable long-term dialogue and collaboration. The first session which was held on 11 June focused on the REACH revision and its impact on end-user stakeholders and markets.
Beyond immediate policy discussions, the FEICA Stakeholder Forum is aimed at building a long-term collaboration framework across the entire adhesive and sealant value chain. Participants are invited to share insights and engage in pending policy dialogues. The Stakeholder Forum is set up as a recurring platform to address regulatory topics of shared relevance across the value chain, reinforcing its commitment to collaborative, cross-sector dialogue.
Read full press release on FEICA’s first Stakeholder Forum here.
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FEICA Stakeholder Forum on REACH – Presentation Slides
On 11 June 2025, FEICA held a Stakeholder Forum in Brussels to discuss the implications of the ongoing REACH revision. The Forum brought together representatives from sectors such as textiles and apparel, automotive, aerospace and defence, flexible and carton packaging, retail and wholesale, printing, construction equipment and infrastructure, environmental packaging, tyre and rubber manufacturing, digital technology, and downstream chemical users. These are the key takeaways from FEICA’s first Stakeholder Forum:
- Shared challenges call for shared solutions - End-user markets across sectors face similar impacts from REACH, from reformulation needs to innovation delays, making collaboration essential
- A strong, unified voice matters - By aligning on common concerns, stakeholders can more effectively advocate for a simplified, innovation-friendly REACH framework
- The Stakeholder Forum will serve as a recurring platform to address regulatory and strategic topics of shared relevance, reinforcing FEICA’s commitment to inclusive, cross-sector collaboration
The presentation slides of the session can be viewed/downloaded HERE.
The press release on FEICA’s first Stakeholder Forum can be consulted here.
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FEICA Position on CLP - Comments after the CLP reality workshop
On 16 May 2025, FEICA participated in the European Commission’s 'CLP Reality Check' workshop, which gathered over 700 stakeholders to explore simplification opportunities under the CLP Regulation. This document provides FEICA’s written follow-up, reiterating key concerns raised during the workshop—particularly the need to remove font size requirements and to simplify hazard label obligations in advertisements.
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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.
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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FEICA response to CARACAL-54
FEICA submitted a response on the plans presented on 3 April during the 54th meeting of the Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP (CARACAL-54).
Publication ref.: POP-EX-O04-017
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FEICA Position – REACH Simplification – POSITION PAPER ANNEX 3
Annex 3 (of REACH Simplification position paper)
FEICA’s position on polymers
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FEICA Position – REACH Simplification – POSITION PAPER ANNEX 2
Annex 2 (of REACH Simplification position paper)
FEICA’s proposal for a regulatory roadmap
Publication ref.: POP-EX-O04-013-A