FEICA SNAPSHOT - Issue 16
This biannual newsletter aims to give you a ‘snapshot’ of the main topics and achievements that our technical groups believe are the most pertinent to share with you.
Press Release: Adhesives and sealants play key sustainability role in the transition pathway for the construction ecosystem
FEICA hosts webinar providing an overview of the sustainability benefits of adhesives and sealants to the construction industry.
Publication ref.: FPR-EX-L05-029
#Press #construction #sustainabledevelopment
Presentation of the FEICA webinar ‘Adhesives & sealants in the transition pathway for the construction ecosystem’
On 24 May 2022, FEICA hosted a webinar titled ‘Adhesives & sealants in the transition pathway for the construction ecosystem’.
The key takeaways were:
- The energy efficiency of buildings is a key element of a climate neutral European Union. Adhesives and sealants are integral to thermal insulation and decarbonised heating solutions.
- Material efficiency addresses the (carbon) footprint embodied in construction materials themselves and the quantities of future demolition waste. Adhesives and sealants support weight reduction and the use of lower footprint construction materials. During the use phase of a building, adhesives and sealants facilitate maintenance, repair and renovation functions.
- When construction elements or entire buildings reach their end-of-life, multiple approaches exist for reuse and recycling. With the right design, adhesives and sealants applications can enable circularity at the end-of-life.
You can download a summary of FEICA’s report 'Adhesives and sealants’ key sustainability role in the transition pathway for the construction ecosystem'. The full report will be made available on the FEICA Extranet soon. You can watch the recording of the webinar here.
#sustainabledevelopment #construction #events
Joint Industry Letter on Single Market Distortions
60 associations from the packaging value chain, including FEICA, issued a joint letter to call on the European Commission to create one single circular economy, not 27 separate ones, underpinned by an integrated Single Market.
FEICA Position Paper - FEICA proposal for a list of starting monomers for the polyesters exemption
FEICA welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to keep an exemption for polyester polymers made from monomers on the EU list when polymers subject to registration requirements are defined. While FEICA considers the polyester exemption to be scientifically supported, we acknowledge that the list of starting monomers should be updated to eliminate hazardous monomers.
This publication includes the FEICA proposal for a list as a starting point for the Commission and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to develop an EU list of authorised monomers.
Publication ref.: POP-EX-L05-028
FEICA Position Paper - Why strictly controlled conditions cannot be technically applied to polymeric precursors
The European Commission proposed an exemption for polymeric precursors but only if they are handled as intermediates and strictly controlled conditions (SCC) are warranted along the supply chain. With this publication, FEICA would like to bring to the attention of the stakeholders why SCC cannot be applied to polymeric precursors used by downstream users.
Publication ref.: POP-EX-L05-027
Practical Application Examples to Demonstrate the Use of Polymeric Precursors
Within the context of the registration of polymers, a potential exemption for polymeric precursors is under consideration. The European Commission is proposing an exemption for polymeric precursors handled like intermediates under REACH. This FEICA presentation provides 4 practical examples, demonstrating that polymeric precursors can be safely handled under adequately controlled conditions without causing harm to humans or the environment. The examples cover:
1. One-Component Foam (OCF) - Industrial + Professional
2. Direct Glazing (windshield bonding for cars) – Industrial + Professional
3. Lamination of flexible substrates with reactive polyurethane (PU) adhesives – Industrial
4. Liquid 2-component silicones for gasketing – Industrial
Publication ref.: FMI-EX-L03-016
FEICA response to the REACH revision public consultation
FEICA submitted its responses to the questionnaire in the public consultation. Here are some additional comments.
#REACH #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment
Publication ref.: POP-EX-L04-026
FEICA contribution to the REACH revision public consultation
As part of the ambition to reach zero pollution for a toxic-free environment established by the European Green Deal, the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability announced the revision of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).
The European Commission has launched a public consultation allowing stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed revisions. FEICA submitted its responses to the questionnaire in the public consultation.
#REACH #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment
Publication ref.: POP-EX-L04-025
FEICA co-signs 'Tailored Risk Assessment for Food Contact Materials' (FCM)
Numerous associations propose an approach where substances undergo a “one substance - one assessment”, consisting of a first step “one substance- one hazard assessment” in which the hazard is defined by the intrinsic properties of the substance. This should be followed by a second step of a “FCM specific risk assessment and management” for food contact materials and articles, in which the risk resulting from potential oral exposure is assessed. We believe that EFSA is best positioned to provide such specific FCM assessment due to their extensive experience in food safety-related matters, and in the assessment of substances in dietary exposure.
Publication ref.: COS-EX-L04-024