FEICA papers

  • UK EU chemicals reg cooperation_DEC2025.pdf

    Uploaded 16 Dec 2025

    FEICA cosigns industry position paper on UK-EU chemicals regulatory cooperation

    FEICA has cosigned a position paper calling for the full implementation of the Chemicals Annex under the EU/UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). The paper highlights the importance of structured regulatory cooperation to support business growth, competitiveness, and high standards of consumer and environmental protection in both regions.

    Key points from the position paper include:

    •  Urging the implementation of regular and structured meetings between UK and EU regulators and agencies.

    •  Supporting cooperation on ongoing and emerging priorities, such as the REACH and CLP regulations.

    •  Promoting the exchange of non-confidential information and best practices, including scientific data and risk assessment approaches.

    •  Encouraging collaboration on non-animal New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) for chemicals safety.

    The paper outlines how regulatory cooperation will reduce costs and administrative burdens, unlock resources for innovation, and ensure products remain suitable for both markets.

    #REACH #CLP #brexit #uk


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  • UK EU chemicals reg cooperation_DEC2025.pdf

    Uploaded 16 Dec 2025

    FEICA cosigns industry position paper on UK-EU chemicals regulatory cooperation

    FEICA has cosigned a position paper calling for the full implementation of the Chemicals Annex under the EU/UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). The paper highlights the importance of structured regulatory cooperation to support business growth, competitiveness, and high standards of consumer and environmental protection in both regions.

    Key points from the position paper include:

    •  Urging the implementation of regular and structured meetings between UK and EU regulators and agencies.

    •  Supporting cooperation on ongoing and emerging priorities, such as the REACH and CLP regulations.

    •  Promoting the exchange of non-confidential information and best practices, including scientific data and risk assessment approaches.

    •  Encouraging collaboration on non-animal New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) for chemicals safety.

    The paper outlines how regulatory cooperation will reduce costs and administrative burdens, unlock resources for innovation, and ensure products remain suitable for both markets.

    #REACH #CLP #brexit #uk


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  • Restriction on synthetic polymer microparticles.pdf

    Uploaded 02 Dec 2025

    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 November 2023 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

    #REACH #guidance#SPM#microparticles#microplastics


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  • Position Paper on the Circular Economy Act.pdf

    Uploaded 18 Nov 2025

    FEICA welcomes the EU Circular Economy Act and highlights adhesives and sealants as key enablers of circularity. The paper calls for a technology-neutral, harmonized regulatory framework, increased investment in debonding infrastructure, and support for innovation. FEICA urges clear rules to foster competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation in the adhesives and sealants sector, ensuring maximum environmental benefits for Europe’s circular economy.

    #association #CEA #circulareconomy 


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  • FEICA Position on CLP aspects of the Chemicals Omnibus Proposal.pdf

    Uploaded 12 Nov 2025

    FEICA supports the Chemicals Omnibus Proposal, welcoming simplifications to CLP regulation, such as flexible font requirements, transition periods for relabelling, and optional digital contact. The Association advocates exemptions for small packaging and streamlined rules for distance sales. FEICA urges co-legislators to address these priorities, warning that failure could negatively impact the adhesives and sealants sector and broader industry.

    #CLP #association


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  • FEICA position paper_Environmental Omnibus.pdf

    Uploaded 23 Oct 2025

    FEICA input for Environmental Omnibus Simplification

    FEICA has submitted its position paper to the European Commission’s Environmental Omnibus, advocating for simpler, more coherent environmental legislation. Our key conclusion: streamlining reporting, aligning definitions, and proportionate rules for SMEs will reduce unnecessary burdens and foster innovation in the adhesives and sealants sector.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-O09-028


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  • Adhesives in the regulation of end-of-life vehicles (ELVR).pdf

    Uploaded 08 Sep 2025

    FEICA Position on Adhesives in the regulation of end-of-life vehicles (ELVR)

    See also FEICA Position paper Adhesives in the regulation of end-of-life vehicles (ELVR), 2024 here.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-O09-024

    #ELVR


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  • FEICA calls for swift adoption of CLP “stop-the-clock”.pdf

    Uploaded 28 Jul 2025

    FEICA calls for swift adoption of CLP ‘stop-the-clock’

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-O07-022

    #CLP


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  • Presentation FEICA Stakeholder Forum REACH.pdf

    Uploaded 11 Jun 2025

    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.

    #REACH


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  • FEICA comments after CLP Reality Workshop.pdf

    Uploaded 06 Jun 2025

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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.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-O04-019

    #CLP


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