FEICA Position Paper regarding FEICA's input to the Restriction on the use of Diisocyanates. This document shares the information that FEICA has submitted to ECHA.
#hazardousproducts #diisocyanates #health&safety
FEICA CONNECT is the quarterly newsletter for FEICA members and stakeholders of the adhesive and sealant industry. FEICA Connect is published in January, May, June/July (Special Conference Issue) and in October.
In this issue:
We have compiled a list of all the periodicals produced by FEICA for both members (ALL) and non-members (CONNECT). If you are a member make sure that you receive all those that are pertinent to your business. Should this not be the case, then please contact news@feica.eu.
#association #CONNECT #SNAPSHOT
FEICA has started work on the sixth edition of its highly regarded "EU Adhesives and Sealants Market Report”. The FEICA report is the only adhesives and sealants study based on primary research, drawing its data from direct interviews with stakeholders in the adhesive and sealant industry. As such, it has established itself as the industry’s definitive European reference guide.
FEICA has recently entered into a long-term agreement with Line Willis, Principal Consultant, AdBond Consulting, to compile this and future versions of the Report.
IVK, the German Adhesive Association, has published a report on current trends in raw materials. Despite intensified political uncertainties, the prospects for world economic activity are improving, indicating that business will continue to pick up around the globe.
However, many factors combine to restrict the availability of key raw materials in Europe – which will lead to shortages, along with the attendant price rises.
In this guidance document, FEICA aims to provide clarification on how to risk assess mineral oil hydrocarbons in adhesives and, in case testing is needed, how to perform the test and evaluate the results. A decision tree is also included to allow customers to evaluate an adhesive for its intended application.
This guidance aims to support adhesives producers and their downstream users in making sure that the adhesive in its intended application complies with article 3 of the Framework Regulation 1935/2004. #foodcontact #mineraloil
DUCC publication, December 2016
If you are a downstream user of a substance listed in the draft Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) and you own or have access to useful information (such as use, exposure and risk assessment data, even measured data), this document lists the actions you can take.
This information compliments ECHA's leaflet on Substance Evaluation.
FEICA SNAPSHOT - April 2017, Issue 6 - FEICA's Regulatory Affairs report
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.
FEICA reports on various EU activities through the usual channels. Sometimes an additional update such as this one is published for our members with a recap of recent and general news.
#REACH #health&safety #hazardousproducts
FEICA reports on various EU activities through the usual channels. Sometimes an additional update such as this one is published for our members with a recap of recent and general news.
#REACH #CLP #exposurescenarios
FEICA supports its members by keeping them informed on regulatory developments impacting the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (1272/2008)). In this regard, FEICA has been proactively collaborating with ECHA on the development of the Guidance on labelling and packaging.
The European Commission’s twin proposals under #OmnibusVI mark a positive step toward simplifying EU chemicals legislation. For the adhesive and sealant industry - where 85% of companies are SMEs - this promises greater clarity, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. To ensure the revised CLP Regulation is practical and effective, FEICA underscores three key priorities: flexible formatting rules, staggered transition periods, and proportionate advertising provisions. In July 2025, FEICA published its position on CLP, calling for a swift adoption of CLP ‘stop-the-clock’.
Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group (DUCC)
FEICA is Chair of the Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group (DUCC), which is a platform of European associations which represent downstream industries. DUCC's main objective is to contribute, with a common voice, to the successful implementation of the requirements of the REACH and CLP Regulations.
Kindly note the DUCC positions that FEICA contributed significantly to :
Some documents are reserved for FEICA member companies, national associations and their member companies and can be accessed via the FEICA Extranet.
Useful external links
ECHA support (regulations, guidance tools, FAQs, etc.)
Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group - DUCC