FEICA Model EPDs FAQ.pdf
Uploaded 06 Oct 2020
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Manufacturers of low-volume customised polymers at the end of the supply chain.pdf
Uploaded 15 Sep 2020Formulators at the end of supply chains such as adhesives and sealants manufacturers often customise polymers, which results in new polymer species. Thus, those formulators, which are currently downstream users (DUs) under REACH legislation, may become potential polymer registrants in future if the new polymer would be subject to the obligation of registration. Such customisation is required in order to fulfil technical feasibility and customer requirements as well as regulatory needs.
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Polymers in the scope of PRR examples.pdf
Uploaded 15 Sep 2020Polymers in the scope of PRR examples
Check the Polymers in the scope of PRR examples presentation and find practical examples that illustrate why customising polymers may result in a huge number of new polymers to be potentially registered.
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Facts and Figures 2020.pdf
Uploaded 09 Sep 2020The European Adhesive and Sealant Industry Facts & Figures 2020
The global market for adhesives and sealants reached a value of 50 billion euros in 2020, with Europe holding a share of almost 35%. Our specialty chemical sector, which represents about 2% of the total European chemical industry's turnover, contributes more than 17 billion euros to the EU economy and employs more than 45,000 people.
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FEICA position on the review of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).pdf
Uploaded 31 Aug 2020FEICA position on the review of the Construction Products Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011
Whilst awaiting results from a possible review of the CPR, the European Commission has to ensure the continuous working of the standardisation process to safeguard the smooth functioning of the European single market. Please see FEICA' s position in this paper.
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FEICA comments on the Wood/PFA report regarding Polymers Requiring Registration.pdf
Uploaded 13 Aug 2020FEICA’s comments on the Wood/PFA report regarding Polymers Requiring Registration
Adhesives and sealants are an essential component of innovative products, enabling many sustainable solutions. FEICA supports the efforts of the European Commission to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for the registration of polymers under the REACH Regulation that will help to protect human health and the environment, without losing the competitiveness and innovativeness of the European industry.
Registration of polymers should be foreseen only when a risk to human health and the environment has been proven. FEICA therefore suggests the development of risk-based mechanisms to assess exposure of both human beings and the environment.
Criteria to define polymers requiring registration should be clear, scientifically sound and globally harmonised. Exemptions and reduced registration requirements, in applicable cases, should be considered by the legislator. FEICA and its members have shared their comments to the Wood/PFA with the European Commission.
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FEICA publishes Position Paper on biodegradability and compostability of packaging adhesives.pdf
Uploaded 12 Aug 2020Position Paper on biodegradability and compostability of packaging adhesives
One of the focus areas of the 2015 EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy is plastics. Following the growing awareness of the packaging supply chain, the types of plastic packaging marketed as ‘biodegradable’ or ‘(home) compostable’ has increased significantly and adhesives producing companies receive more and more customer requests regarding the biodegradability and compostability of their products.
The adhesives industry is committed to positively contributing to the transition towards a circular economy and is making considerable efforts to work with its supply chain to better understand and mitigate the possible impact of adhesives on recycling of plastics packaging.
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FEICA’s input to the European Commission plan to initiate a Renovation Wave.pdf
Uploaded 10 Jul 2020FEICA’s input to the European Commission plan to initiate a Renovation Wave
This paper highlights the key role our industry plays in delivering materials, products and technologies which ensure important aspects of circularity and sustainable development in the construction value chain. The “European Green Deal”, which aims to shape the EU economy for a sustainable future, was launched in December 2019 and gives due consideration to climate, green energy and industry-supported circularity. One particular focus of the European Green Deal is on the building sector and the planned Renovation Wave.
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Summary Report of the FEICA risk assessment of cyclic esters in polyester adhesives.pdf
Uploaded 17 Jun 2020Summary Report of the FEICA risk assessment of cyclic esters in polyester adhesives
This is the Summary Report of the FEICA risk assessment of cyclic esters in polyester adhesives. Please note that a longer summary, which can be used for more detailed discussions with knowledgeable stakeholders, will soon be available for FEICA members. This Extended Summary Report is also available.
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Summary Report of the FEICA risk assessment of cyclic esters in polyester adhesives.pdf
Uploaded 17 Jun 2020Summary Report of the FEICA risk assessment of cyclic esters in polyester adhesives
This is the Summary Report of the FEICA risk assessment of cyclic esters in polyester adhesives. Please note that a longer summary, which can be used for more detailed discussions with knowledgeable stakeholders, will soon be available for FEICA members. This Extended Summary Report is also available.
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