FEICA papers

  • Mixture Assessment Factor explained (APCAS - Portuguese).pdf

    Uploaded 23 Sep 2021

    Mixture Assessment Factor explained (Portuguese, in cooperation with APCAS)

    Under the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, the European Commission plans to put a system in place that covers the combination effects of unintentional chemical mixtures. Because of the complexity linked to regulating an almost infinite number of possible combination of chemicals, the concept of a Mixture Assessment Factor (MAF) was launched, and FEICA created a leaflet detailing the MAF concept and consequences.

    In support of our National Association members, this leaflet has been made available in 8 European languages here https://www.feica.eu/our-priorities/reach/safe-use-mixtures.

    Publication ref.: PT_FMI-EX-K06-038

    #sustainabledevelopment #MAF


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  • Mixture Assessment Factor explained (AVISA - Italian).pdf

    Uploaded 23 Sep 2021

    Mixture Assessment Factor explained (Italian, in cooperation with AVISA)

    Under the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, the European Commission plans to put a system in place that covers the combination effects of unintentional chemical mixtures. Because of the complexity linked to regulating an almost infinite number of possible combination of chemicals, the concept of a Mixture Assessment Factor (MAF) was launched, and FEICA created a leaflet detailing the MAF concept and consequences.

    In support of our National Association members, this leaflet has been made available in 8 European languages here https://www.feica.eu/our-priorities/reach/safe-use-mixtures.

    Publication ref.: IT_FMI-EX-K06-038

    #sustainabledevelopment #MAF


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  • Mixture Assessment Factor explained (IVK/DB - German).pdf

    Uploaded 23 Sep 2021

    Mixture Assessment Factor explained (German, in cooperation with IVK and DB)

    Under the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, the European Commission plans to put a system in place that covers the combination effects of unintentional chemical mixtures. Because of the complexity linked to regulating an almost infinite number of possible combination of chemicals, the concept of a Mixture Assessment Factor (MAF) was launched, and FEICA created a leaflet detailing the MAF concept and consequences.

    In support of our National Association members, this leaflet has been made available in 8 European languages here https://www.feica.eu/our-priorities/reach/safe-use-mixtures.

    Publication ref.: DE_FMI-EX-K06-038

    #sustainabledevelopment #MAF


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  • FEICA response to the public consultation for the simplification and digitalisation of labelling.pdf

    Uploaded 20 Sep 2021

    FEICA response to the public consultation for the simplification and digitalisation of labelling

    FEICA fully supports the initiative of the Commission to simplify CLP labels and allow for digitalisation when possible. This position paper covers FEICA’s response to the public consultation for the simplification and digitalisation of labelling.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-K09-047

    #CLP #classification&labelling


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  • Five Guiding Principles in support of a successful European Green Deal .pdf

    Uploaded 12 Aug 2021

    FEICA's five Guiding Principles in support of a successful European Green Deal  

    FEICA supports efforts to improve products sustainability, resource efficiency and circularity. Adhesives and sealants perform critical functions to transition towards a carbon neutral and circular economy in key applications such as those in renewables, electronics, construction, the automotive sector, and packaging. Adhesives and sealants enable durability, recycling, CO2 reduction, repairability, upgradability and material efficiency.
    The industry is committed to support the continuous improvement of the chemical and product policy frameworks to enable innovations and societal progress. This paper highlights some key features that are needed for more efficient, pragmatic, and impactful chemicals legislation.

    Publication ref.: FMI-EX-K07-040

    #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment


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  • FEICA comments after fourth CASG polymers.pdf

    Uploaded 26 Jul 2021

    FEICA comments after fourth CASG polymers meeting

    The ‘Thought Starter on substance identification and joint submission obligations of Polymers Requiring Registration’, developed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), was discussed during the fourth CARACAL subgroup (CASG) polymers meeting on 22 June (Agenda item 4: CASG-Polymers/05/2021).

    FEICA submitted some initial comments regarding the paper in advance of the CASG meeting. These are the additional comments on the paper, in line with the discussions held during the meeting. 

    #REACH


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  • Mixture Assessment Factor explained.pdf

    Uploaded 05 Jul 2021

    Mixture Assessment Factor explained

    Under the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, the Commission plans to put a system in place that covers the combination effects of unintentional chemical mixtures. Because of the complexity linked to regulating an almost infinite number of possible combination of chemicals, the concept of a Mixture Assessment Factor (MAF) was launched. Find out more details about the MAF concept and the consequences in this FEICA leaflet.

    #sustainabledevelopment


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  • FEICA webinar on the upcoming registration of polymers.pdf

    Uploaded 24 Jun 2021

    Presentation slides of the FEICA webinar ‘The Upcoming Registration of Polymers under REACH’ – 23 June 2021

    Key takeaways:

    - The REACH Regulation will be amended to extend the registration requirements to polymers, among other things

    - The use of polymers within the adhesives and sealants industry is very widespread. Polymers are the chemicals which enable adhesives and sealants to work

    - Customisation of the polymers included in adhesives and sealants often results in a large number of new polymer species, often with a short life cycle

    - Customisation is required in order to fulfil technical feasibility and customer requirements as well as regulatory needs

    - Many companies customising polymers currently acting as downstream users (DUs) under REACH legislation may become potential polymer registrants

    - An easy and straightforward registration process should be ensured to allow the flexibility needed to adapt polymers to market needs on short notice

    - Exemptions, the possibility to group similar polymers, and volume cutoffs would help mitigate the impact of registration on downstream users

    For more information and FEICA papers related to Polymers Requiring Registration (PRR), please visit this page on the FEICA website.

    #REACH


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  • FEICA comments on ECHA Thought Starter on SID polymers.pdf

    Uploaded 21 Jun 2021

    FEICA comments on ECHA’s 'Thought Starter on SID polymers'

    FEICA welcomes the opportunity to comment and appreciates the comprehensive and pragmatic Thought Starter on substance identification and joint submission obligations of Polymers Requiring Registration developed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

    In advance of the discussion during the CASG meeting on 22 June 2021 (Agenda item 4: CASG-Polymers/05/2021), we would like to share some initial comments regarding the paper.

    #REACH


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  • FEICA comments on the European Commission's proposed Polymers Requiring Registration (PRR) flowchart and EU definition of polymers of low concern (PLC).pdf

    Uploaded 21 Jun 2021

    FEICA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the PRR-Identification flowchart - 8 June update - and the proposal for an EU-definition of polymers of low concern (PLC) shared in CIRCABC, in advance of the CASG meeting of 22 June 2021 (Agenda item 5: CASG-Polymers/07/2021).


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