FEICA papers

  • FEICA Webinar: Adhesives in Paper and Board Recycling.pdf

    Uploaded March 30, 2023

    FEICA Webinar Presentation - 30 March 2023

    During this webinar, titled ‘Adhesives in the context of paper and board recycling - state of play’, we discussed adhesive technologies, their chemistry and the steps adhesives take through the paper mill and repulping process. Our speakers also highlighted some points of importance regarding testing and evaluation methods to encourage both cooperation within the supply chain and future discussions with stakeholders.

    The webinar recording is also available via this link.

    #paper&packaging #events


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  • FEICA position on the CLP Revision.pdf

    Uploaded March 21, 2023

    FEICA position on the CLP Revision

    The European Commission has adopted a proposal to revise the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, confirming the ambitions laid out in the proposal’s inception impact assessment by including provisions aiming at better identifying and classifying hazardous chemicals, and improving communication on chemical hazards, including that by online suppliers.


    Revising the CLP means changing the foundation of one of the most comprehensive pieces of hazard communication legislation in the world, and it is important to consider sectorial implications. Please see FEICA's comments on certain points of the revision in this FEICA Position Paper on the CLP Revision.

    #CLP #classification&labelling

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-M03-011


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  • FEICA positions on Polymers Requiring Registration.pdf

    Uploaded March 21, 2023

    FEICA Positions on Polymers Requiring Registration (PRR)

    As part of the ambitions outlined in the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS), the European Commission is working on a proposal to register polymers under REACH.


    FEICA supports a regulatory framework for the registration of polymers under REACH that places equal weight on the protection of human health and the environment, and the competitiveness and innovation of the European Industry. To achieve this goal, FEICA considers it important that some points are taken into account, which it has outlined in this FEICA Position Paper on PRR.

    #REACH #PRR

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-M03-010


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  • Adhesives and sealants unique properties in electronics and disassembly functions.pdf

    Uploaded February 28, 2023

    Adhesives and sealants’ unique properties in electronics and disassembly functions

    FEICA actively supports efforts to improve product efficiency and circularity to help create a more sustainable society. This FEICA Position paper discusses adhesives and sealants’ unique properties in the electronics sector and how adhesives and sealants enable electronics reusability, repairability and recyclability.

    #sustainabledevelopment #circulareconomy

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-M01-008


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  • Cornerstones for the new EU Construction Products Regulation.pdf

    Uploaded February 17, 2023

    Cornerstones for the new EU Construction Products Regulation - Impetus for the ongoing discussion process

    FEICA and Deutsche Bauchemie position paper that covers ongoing developments in the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). FEICA NAMs can also use this document when approaching relevant stakeholders in the EU Council.

    #construction 

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-M01-005


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  • Proposal for the introduction of a MAF.pdf

    Uploaded February 03, 2023

    Proposal for the introduction of a Mixture Assessment Factor (MAF)

    FEICA conducted an analysis of the impacts of applying a MAF to substances used by A&S companies and proposes a targeted application of the MAF which should only be applied to environmental risks and bio-accumulative and persistent substances used in high tonnages and wide, dispersive uses.

    Consult the FEICA proposal and analysis here.

    #REACH #MAF

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-M01-003


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  • GRA_explained.pdf

    Uploaded January 13, 2023

    FEICA document: The Generic Risk Management Approach (GRA)

    This document explains the European Commission’s proposal to extend the Generic Risk Management Approach (GRA). The approach involves the automatic triggering of management measures based on hazard. It includes a general explanation, the impact of the GRA and FEICA’s proposal.

    #REACH

    Publication ref.: FMI-EX-L12-063


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  • FEICA input to the Revision of EU rules on FCMs.pdf

    Uploaded December 23, 2022

    FEICA input to the Revision of EU rules on food contact materials

    FEICA welcomed the opportunity to provide input to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Revision of EU rules on food contact materials (FCMs). This document includes FEICA’s input with supplementary comments in relation to some of the responses given in the questionnaire.

    #foodcontact

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-L12-068


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  • Executive Summaries FEICA Priorities.pdf

    Uploaded December 08, 2022

    Updated Overview of Executive Summaries - FEICA Priorities

    FEICA has prepared Executive Summaries on some of the most important EU initiatives for the adhesives and sealants industry. The first nine Executive Summaries were published in September 2022. Three new Executive Summaries were made available in December 2022. This document provides an overview and a brief description of all executive summaries.

    #association

    Publication ref.: FMI-EX-L12-067


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  • Terminology and definitions to be used in the context of adhesives in the recycling of packaging.pdf

    Uploaded November 30, 2022

    Updated terminology and definitions of adhesives in the recycling of packaging

    At the beginning of 2021, FEICA published a guide to align stakeholders on terminology and definitions to use for adhesives in plastic packaging recycling. This document has now been updated to also include paper packaging .

    Several different stakeholders publish guidelines on recycling, including requirements for adhesives in recycling. Divergent terminology is used in these guidance papers, and this terminology also often differs from what is used in the adhesives industry and by users of adhesives.

    In order to assist stakeholders in furthering a common understanding of adhesives and the requirements that are important for adhesives in recycling, FEICA published ‘Terminology and definitions to be used in the context of adhesives in the recycling of packaging’.

    A common language and technically sound definitions will help to ensure a better understanding amongst stakeholders and an easier exchange of expertise.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-K11-064

    #paper&packaging #recycling


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