FEICA publishes communication on the ECHA call for evidence on possible restriction of substances of concern in single-use nappies for infants and children
Joint Statement regarding COVID-19: The packaging supply chain for food and pharmaceutical products is essential to maintain security of supply
FEICA co-signed a call on the Commission and National Governments to secure the supply, transport and raw materials for the packaging of food and pharmaceutical products.
Press Release: FEICA one-component foam (OCF) Test Methods approved as CEN standards
A series of FEICA’s one-component foam (OCF) test methods has been approved as CEN standards. One-component foam (OCF) manufacturers, representing more than 90% of the market in Europe have developed, within FEICA (the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry), standardised test methods which allow the performance of OCF products to be measured, compared and communicated in an accurate manner, allowing customers to buy with confidence.
The European Commission published their Press Release 'Changing how we produce and consume: New Circular Economy Action Plan shows the way to a climate-neutral, competitive economy of empowered consumers' on 11 March 2020.
The European Commission published their Press Release on their New Industrial Strategy for Europe on 10 March 2020.
Industry4Europe, a coalition of 154 industry Associations including FEICA, published a Press Release following the much anticipated New Industrial Strategy for Europe.
The European Commission recognises industry to be 'central to Europe’s future progress and prosperity' and announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at “maintaining European industry’s global competitiveness and a level playing field, at home and globally, making Europe climate-neutral by 2050 and shaping Europe’s digital future”.
Launched three years ago, the Industry4Europe coalition has consistently called on the European Institutions to develop an ambitious EU industrial strategy that helps Europe remain a hub for a leading, smart, innovative and sustainable industry, and that provides quality jobs and benefits all Europeans and future generations. Last November, the Coalition published the Joint Paper 'A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action’.
The sector Associations of the Coalition will now carefully review and assess all individual measures proposed by the European Commission. In the Press Release, Industry4Europe thanks the Commission for its hard work and for identifying the main pillars of the Industrial Strategy 'that echo those recommended by the Coalition'.
A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action
In November 2019, FEICA co-signed the Industry4Europe Joint Paper calling for an ambitious EU industrial strategy.
Industry4Europe is a coalition of 149 sector associations and represents the diversity of the EU’s industrial base. The European Commission will publish its Industrial Strategy in a fortnight and we are counting on the fact that the Joint Paper will be taken into consideration.
We will keep you updated on any new developments via the usual channels.
FEICA CONNECT is the quarterly newsletter for FEICA members and stakeholders of the adhesive and sealant industry. This is Issue 39 of FEICA CONNECT.
IN THIS ISSUE
- FEICA continues to publish Good Practice stories
- Second FEICA/EURADH Adhesion Innovation Award
- FEICA co-signs Joint Paper calling for an ambitious EU industrial strategy
- New FEICA OCF Test Method available
- FEICA 2020 will take place in Warsaw, Poland 9-11 September 2020
- FEICA is new Vice-Chair of DUCC
- DUCC and SMEUnited launch 'Guidance at a Glance' leaflets
- Reports of the Use Map pilots published by ECHA
- FEICA features in ECHA's 'Guest Corner'
- The Ellen MacArthur Foundation initiative for a circular economy
- The FEICA 2019-2024 Market Report in the news | New Members
The circular economy: The role of adhesives and sealants
Adhesives and sealants have been creating sustainable solutions for decades by enhancing the circularity of many products along their life cycles. The adhesive and sealant industry, committed to its sustainability vision, is therefore a key enabler in the development of the circular economy, collaborating across the value chains and with end customers to support societal change.
#sustainabledevelopment #circulareconomy
European Coatings Journal (ECJ), issue 2/2020: The European Adhesives & Sealants Market 2019-2024
In the interview, published by ECJ, FEICA explains that further growth of the adhesives and sealants market will be driven by four key areas, as illustrated in-depth in the latest FEICA Market Report.