FEICA Answers (Restriction on the use of Diisocyanates).pdf
FEICA Answers: ANNEX to Position Paper "FEICA input to the Restriction on the use of Diisocyanates".
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FEICA Answers: ANNEX to Position Paper "FEICA input to the Restriction on the use of Diisocyanates".
#hazardousproducts #diisocyanates #health&safety
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.
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FEICA Supporting Paper on consumer habits related to Specific Consumers Exposure Determinants (SCEDs) under REACH
The FEICA SCEDs cover a full range of consumer habits, in terms of use frequency, duration and amount of adhesive or sealant product used. They are based on information about the identification of habits and practices originally developed under the scope of the ConsExpo project (RIVM 2007) and further complemented with company data plus a recent FEICA survey on consumer habits.
The present summary covers the results of the survey, conducted between November 2014 and January 2015 covering 3 countries in Western, Southern, and Northern Europe, with representative respondents.
Man first exploited bonding technology 200,000 years ago. Today, innovation continues apace. The history of bonding is a fascinating tribute to human ingenuity.
This document is intended to broaden and improve understanding of sustainability in the industry, promote best practice, and encourage industry to increasingly engage in the development of adhesives and sealants solutions that enable customers and industries to operate more sustainably.
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Adhesives and sealants are used for a wide variety of commercial and residential applications. Most sealants include silicone, acrylic, urethane, butyl and other polymeric types. Formulations have been developed to meet the performance specifications established by industry standards and the particular requirements of the end user. The use of adhesives and sealants allows for greater innovation in building design, along with increased durability of structures, the preservation of the building’s environment and a reduction in material consumption for the construction of the façade and windows.
The use of adhesives and sealants in many sectors including construction, automotive, and energy production, contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of a surprising number of everyday and advanced products and manufacturing processes creating a "new licence to do business in the 21st century”.
A sustainable industry is a forward-looking industry, conscious of its responsibility and with a long-term perspective. This is the Adhesives and Sealants Industry - contributing to create a better future for society!
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The motor car has been with us for more than 120 years and today it is hard to imagine life without the motor car. It has transformed our way of life, our landscape, and our outlook. Worldwide it has provided mobility, pleasure and economic opportunity to millions of people, but its widespread use has damaged the environment. Now the big question is how sustainable is the motor car, and the way we use it?
The use of adhesives and sealants in many sectors including construction, automotive, and energy production, contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of a surprising number of everyday and advanced products and manufacturing processes creating a "new licence to do business in the 21st century”.
A sustainable industry is a forward-looking industry, conscious of its responsibility and with a long-term perspective. This is the Adhesives and Sealants Industry - contributing to create a better future for society!
#sustainabledevelopment #transportation #innovation
Proceedings FEICA Seminar EU-Model EPDs 'Less Costs, less burden, more products covered'
"FEICA European Model-EPDs | The Approach to Environmental Product Declarations for the Construction Market – and beyond | Why do we need them?" by Heinz Werner Lucas, Chair of the FEICA EPD Task Force, FEICA.
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Proceedings FEICA Seminar EU-Model EPDs 'Less Costs, less burden, more products covered'
"Industry Experience with Model EPDs" by Mark Schneider, Head Global Product Sustainability, Sika Services AG.
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Proceedings FEICA Seminar EU-Model EPDs 'Less Costs, less burden, more products covered'
"Status and summary of the FEICA EU Model EPDs project" by Heinz Werner Lucas, Chair of the FEICA EPD Task Force, FEICA.
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FEICA on laminating adhesives in flexible plastic packaging recycling
FEICA published a report on packaging recycling, focussing on laminating adhesives in flexible plastic packaging. Flexible packaging provides light and effective protection for various products, and laminating adhesives are essential in joining flexible structures. The full version is publicly available at this link.
Following up on this topic, FEICA held a webinar on 23 April ‘Laminating adhesives in flexible packaging recycling’. The webinar explored the use of laminating adhesives, recycling testing protocols, and industry R&D to improve recyclability. The speakers of the FEICA webinar were Jana Cohrs-Rahmoun (FEICA), Christos Lecou (Covestro), Arne Jost (Henkel), Sergio Doldi (COIM), and Marc Defoin (Bostik).
At the conclusion of the webinar, three takeaways were identified:
Laminating adhesives are needed to create flexible packaging that is lightweight and environmentally efficient
Flexible packaging with laminating adhesives can be recycled, and the adhesives industry is working on new ways to improve the quality of recycled material
The A&S industry is dedicated to learning and understanding the best solutions for flexible packaging and to collaborating with other stakeholders in the supply chain
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The Eco-design and Energy Labelling Consultation of the European Commission (EC)
FEICA submitted feedback on the ongoing eco-design-related discussions for both front tumble dryers and computers. Concerning tumble dryers, FEICA shared the following points:
Equal Scoring for Fasteners: Reusable and resupplied fasteners should receive the same score (10 points) since both contribute to product trust and extended lifetime
Differentiation Concerns: FEICA expressed concerns about differentiating between fastener types, since the Commission repeatedly highlighted in the past that there is no intention of discriminating between fastener types
Technical Reasons: Resupplied fasteners (at no cost) are preferred due to technical limitations of other kinds (e.g., plastic fasteners breaking, need for perfect sealing)
On the consultation forum for computers, FEICA submitted the following input:
Fastener Differentiation: FEICA expressed concern about introducing a new category of reusable captive fasteners, which would create material differentiation. FEICA requested deletion of this proposal, as it contradicts previous official positions by the EC and Joint Research Centre
Captive Fastener Issues: Reusable captive fasteners may be damaged during repair due to screwing or force during installation
New FEICA Task Force on substitution planning
The European Commission held a workshop on substitution of hazardous chemicals to strengthen the role of substitution planning within REACH and other EU chemicals legislation. FEICA established a new working group focussed on this matter, and representatives from the newly formed task force ‘Substitution Planning’ participated in their first workshop on 1 March 2024. FEICA collaborates closely with DUCC to develop a joint proposal for assessing alternatives.
FEICA Webinar – 6 June 2024, 10:30 – 12:00 – understanding the CLP Revision
Join the webinar on the CLP Revision hosted by our Regulatory Affairs Manager, Paula Diaz. The session will focus on new aspects related to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulations. Two speakers, Kim Suetens (Soudal) and Torsten Funk (Sika), from our Task Forces and Working Groups will present..
The webinar is reserved for members only. Registration is open at this link.
To know more about FEICA members’ benefits, please see here.
Cross sectoral statement supporting the mass balance credit method with a fuel-use exempt model for the calculation of recycled content in plastics products
To advance towards a circular economy, the European Chemical industry requires consistent regulations to allocate investments for chemical recycling technologies, projected at €8 billion by 2030. Industry consensus supports the mass balance credit approach, with a fuel-use exemption, for calculating recycled content in plastics, aligning with DG Environment’s draft proposal. The European Parliament has dismissed a resolution that would have postponed the clarification of mass balance rules for recycled plastic until 2026-27. For the full text of the statement, see here.
The Antwerp Declaration for an Industrial Deal
The call for a new Industrial Deal by over a thousand organisations across Europe emphasises the need for it to be a priority in the next European Commission and Parliament’s agenda. FEICA endorses the Antwerp Declaration, advocating for a robust European industry that supports the green and digital transition, addressing key areas such as public funding, energy, infrastructure, raw materials, circular economy, a single market, innovation, law-making and governance. Read the declaration here.
How adhesives and sealants contribute to Europe’s energy goals
The new FEICA blog has been launched! This platform aims to enlighten readers about the sustainability impact of adhesives and sealants. In the inaugural issue, Kristel Ons, FEICA’s Secretary General, explores how these materials are leveraging Europe’s 2,500 hours of sunlight for sustainability. The full blog article can be found here.
13 March 2024 - Dimitris Soutzoukis, FEICA’s Senior Regulatory Manager, participated in the 42nd CEN TC 193 (Adhesives) meeting in Madrid, organised by UNE, the Spanish Association for Standardisation. The meeting was a key platform to discuss the work of CEN Working Groups, new ISO studies on adhesive bonding technologies, and circular economy updates relevant to industries like construction and the automotive, including CEN Standards related to the circular economy.
15 March - Jana Cohrs, Executive Director Regulatory Affairs, participated in the workshop on supporting the impact assessment on the revision of EU legislation on food contact materials. This workshop was organised by Ernest and Young on behalf for the European Commission and discussed different types of digital infrastructures that might deliver more transparency and efficiency for the information flow in the food contact material supply chain.
11 – 13 April 2024 - Paula Rodriguez, FEICA’s Senior Regulatory Manager and Chair of DUCC, inaugurated the 14th Helsinki Chemical Forum in Finland. The forum featured a key discussion on the role of substitution planning in creating regulatory certainty, fostering investment in safer alternatives and expediting the substitution process. Additionally, Paula Rodriguez had a strategic meeting with the ‘Supply Chain Communication and Risk Management’ Unit and the Chair of SEAC at the European Chemical Agency (ECHA), where views were exchanged on regulatory matters, including improving supply chain communication and assessing alternatives to aid the Commission’s study on substitution planning.
15 April 2024 - Dimitris Soutzoukis, FEICA’s Senior Regulatory Manager, attended the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in Brussels, where he participated in a session on the EU Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP). Leveraging FEICA’s insights on the adhesives and sealants (A&S) industry’s sustainable practices, Dimitris Soutzoukis shared examples of FEICA’s good practices. Read them at this link.
15 – 17 April 2024 – Kristel Ons, FEICA’S Secretary General, joined the ASC Convention, Annual Conference and Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, the U.S.A., where she also presented a market update concerning the status of the adhesives and sealants industry in Europe. Kristel Ons thanks Bill Allmond, ASC President, for the hospitality.
In this issue of CONNECT 56, we give a member of FEICA the opportunity to share, in its own words, interesting insights into its company in 'fascinating facts'. In this issue, we present Kraton.
As one of the world's leading producers of specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, Kraton creates innovative solutions for a sustainable tomorrow. With over 700 customers in 70 countries globally, our solutions address multi-market needs that deliver exceptional value for our customers and the world. Our long-standing commitment to sustainability has been recognised with the Ecovadis Platinum Sustainability Rating three years in a row. Kraton’s global footprint, extensive expertise and integrated portfolio of high-quality products help push the boundaries of performance to power the future of innovation.
Kraton’s vision is to create innovative solutions for a sustainable tomorrow, and its core values of Safety & Integrity, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership, Courage and Agility are the pillars that drive Kraton to make a Positive Difference in the world. Furthermore, focussing on boosting strategic growth, optimising operational excellence, leading high-performing teams and having a sustainable business model is pivotal to achieving and excelling in its vision.
As the inventor of styrenic block copolymers (SBCs), Kraton is proud to be a global leader in polymer solutions. With over 65 years of development, SBC technology has revolutionised countless industries, from adhesives to paving to medical solutions, and is found in hundreds of products used daily around the globe. Kraton enables customers to improve product performance and efficiency, extend product life, and design for recyclability. By developing high-performance solutions, Kraton is making a positive difference for its customers and the world.
Pine chemicals are produced from a renewable by-product of the paper and pulp industry and sourced from responsibly managed forests. These biobased solutions allow customers to respond to global sustainability challenges, including climate change, preserving food for a growing global population, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. Kraton offers USDA BioPreferred® Certified Products, using the widely recognised ASTM D6866 standard. The USDA has recognised Kraton as a BioPreferred® Program Champion to signify its long-term commitment to supporting the bioeconomy and bettering the planet. Kraton’s USDA Products can be used in a variety of applications, including hotmelt adhesives, pressure sensitive adhesives, wood working, flooring adhesives and hygiene.
As a committed member of FEICA, Kraton supports the efforts in advocating the adhesives and sealant industry to the European Commission. Through the FEICA conference and EXPO, we are able to continue and follow the sustainability dialogue with industry leaders and experts. Kraton, being a leader in SBC polymers and pine chemicals, sees its responsibility to do so. More information is available at www.kraton.com.