FEICA papers

  • Adhesives under the scope of the EU SUP Directive.pdf

    Uploaded November 29, 2021

    Adhesives under the scope of the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive (EU) 2019/904

    Because the Single Use Plastics (SUP) Directive is a directive (rather than a regulation), EU member states were required to transpose the directive into national law. In this process, the questions arose whether adhesives, which are typically polymers, should be considered a ‘plastic’ and whether the application of adhesives to an otherwise non-plastic product will convert that product into a plastic one.

    The EU Commission published guidelines on the SUP Directive. With the publication of these guidelines, the status of adhesives can now be answered directly from the source texts. Thus the guidelines clarify further that adhesives are excluded from the scope of the Directive and not considered to fall under the definition of plastic.

    This FEICA publication assists the industry stakeholders in communication with customers and helps them to answer questions.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-K09-046

    #paper&packaging


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  • Defining a reasonable, safe and efficient system for the notification of polymers.pdf

    Uploaded November 17, 2021

    Defining a system for the notification of polymers

    The European Commission is working to extend registration requirements for polymers, currently exempted from registration under EU REACH. The Commission is considering requesting industry to notify of certain polymers’ information. This FEICA leaflet explains why the notification of polymers should be limited to a concise dataset and analytical or test data should not be required at the notification stage.

    Publication ref.: FMI-EX-K10-052

    #REACH #polymers


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  • FEICA response after the 5th CARACAL Polymers meeting.pdf

    Uploaded November 15, 2021

    FEICA response after the 5th CARACAL Polymers meeting

    The European Commission is working on a proposal to extend registration requirements to polymers (currently exempted) under REACH. The FEICA polymers task force is very active on the topic, being represented in the CARACAL polymers subgroup (CASG polymers) with two seats.

    This paper includes FEICA’s comments from the 5th CASG polymers meeting which was held on 20 October 2021. It discusses the polyesters exemption, the definition of polymers of low concern, the polymeric precursors exemption, the grouping of polymers and the notification of polymers.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-K11-062

    #REACH #polymers


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  • FEICA Polymeric Precursors.pdf

    Uploaded November 10, 2021

    Polymeric Precursors Exemption

    Within the context of the registration of polymers, a potential exemption for polymeric precursors is under consideration. The European Commission is proposing an exemption for polymeric precursors handled like intermediates under REACH. Given the importance for the adhesive and sealant industry, FEICA published a presentation explaining the difference between polymeric precursors and intermediates, and the benefits of a full exemption for polymeric precursors.

    You can view the presentation here.

    Publication ref.: FMI-EX-K11-061

    #REACH #polymers


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  • FEICA input to ECHA call for evidence on MCCP.pdf

    Uploaded November 08, 2021

    MCCP - ECHA 2nd Call for Evidence for Restriction Proposal

    FEICA has provided input to the 1st ECHA call for evidence -CfE- (December 2020) to support the preparation of an SVHC Annex XV report on Alkanes, C14-17, chloro (MCCPs); input included FEICA Fact Sheets and previously conducted Test Reports.

    In March 2021, FEICA also provided input to the United Kingdom Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) proposal to nominate C14-17 ≥ 45%Cl (MCCP) to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) global Stockholm Convention list on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

    At the second CfE on the planned restriction regulation on MCCP, FEICA has resubmitted the same set of data we shared on the first CfE.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-K11-059

    #OCF #SVHC


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  • FEICA-commissioned study on the safety of packaging hotmelts October 2021.pdf

    Uploaded October 29, 2021

    Study on oligomeric hydrocarbons from hotmelt adhesives used in cardboard packaging 

    FEICA commissioned a study from Laboratory Lommatzsch & Säger to look into the potential migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons from typical packaging hotmelts. This study, titled 'Extraction, migration simulation and storage test regarding oligomeric hydrocarbons from hotmelt adhesives used in cardboard packaging', is now available for the food packaging value chain and regulators.

    #foodcontact #paper&packaging #MOSH #MOAH


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  • Mixture Assessment Factor explained (DeTic, French).pdf

    Uploaded September 23, 2021

    Mixture Assessment Factor explained (French, in cooperation with Detic)

    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.: FR_FMI-EX-K06-038_DETIC

    #sustainabledevelopment #MAF


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  • Mixture Assessment Factor explained (DeTic, Dutch).pdf

    Uploaded September 23, 2021

    Mixture Assessment Factor explained Dutch, in cooperation with DeTic)

    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.: NL_FMI-EX-K06-038_DETIC

    #sustainabledevelopment #MAF


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  • Mixture Assessment Factor explained (Spanish).pdf

    Uploaded September 23, 2021

    Mixture Assessment Factor explained (Spanish, in cooperation with ASEFCA)

    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.: ES_FMI-EX-K06-038

    #sustainabledevelopment #MAF


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  • Mixture Assessment Factor explained (AFICAM - French).pdf

    Uploaded September 23, 2021

    Mixture Assessment Factor explained (French, in cooperation with AFICAM)

    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.: FR_FMI-EX-K06-038_AFICAM

    #sustainabledevelopment #MAF


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