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FEICA 2025 Conference and EXPO	FEICA Media Partners
FEICA Regulatory Desk	FEICA Events
FEICA Industry Tools
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FEICA 2025 Conference and EXPO

See you in San Sebastian: already 500+ registrations!

The FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO is only two months away. FEICA 2025 will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in San Sebastian, Spain.

Over 700 industry keyplayers from all over the world are expected to attend and exchange ideas to strengthen European competitiveness. FEICA 2025 is the perfect venue to connect with the value chain and understand international market trends and discover sustainable innovations.

The 2025 Conference theme is Boosting a Competitive Industry: Innovation and Sustainability for a Stronger Europe and will feature a high-level business forum, a master class Regulatory Change Management, 13 breakout sessions, and an exhibition area with 40 exhibitors.

Book your delegate pass on feica-conferences.com.

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FEICA Seminar: A Business Perspective on Regulatory and Sustainability Challenges

Members only | Wednesday, 10 Sep. 2025 | 13:30 – 16:10

The FEICA Seminar explains how regulatory changes will affect business. It combines expert knowledge with practical advice. If you are a member of FEICA and work in management, business development, R&D or even regulatory affairs, this is the yearly seminar to attend. This year’s edition includes the following speakers and presentations:

Michael Frank, Chair of the FEICA Regulatory & Sustainability Board and Head of Innovation & Product Development Adhesive Technologies Consumer and Craftsmen at Henkel, will open the seminar that will include four presentations:

Arnaud Jourdy, Chair of the FEICA REACH TF, Bostik, and Paula Diaz, FEICA Senior Manager Public & Regulatory Affairs, present ‘Navigating the REACH Revision: Challenges and Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants Companies’.
Martin Gloeckner, Chair of the FEICA SPM Restriction TF, IVK, presents ‘Microparticles under REACH: Compliance Strategies and Industry Implications’.
Martin Klatt, Member of the FEICA DPP TF, BASF, presents ‘Digital Product Passport (DPP): Where We Stand and Next Steps’.
Annett Linemann, Chair of the FEICA Mobility & Electronics WG, H.B. Fuller, presents ‘Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR): Repair, Debonding and Recycling’.

Michael Frank concludes the seminar, reflecting on the insights shared and the value they bring to FEICA members.

Visit the full programme page on the FEICA 2025 website.

FEICA Tabletop exhibition

Wednesday, 10 Sep. 2025 | 15:00 – 18:00

The Business Forum

Thursday, 12 Sep. 2025 | 09:00 – 12:30

At the FEICA 2025 Business Forum, experts discuss the theme Boosting a Competitive Industry - Innovation and Sustainability for a Stronger Europe. Moderator Anne De Baetzelier and the keynote speakers explore how the industry can address rapid technological change, intensified global competitive pressures, and increasing sustainability demands to keep on driving Europe’s industrial competitiveness.

09:00 - Opening of the Business Forum by Eric Dehasque, FEICA President

09:10 - A Steady Course in a Turbulent World by Prof. Jonathan Holslag, Professor of international politics, Free University Brussels & Mayor of the City of Tienen, Belgium

09:50 - Building the New, Transforming the Old: A Blueprint for Industrial Reinvention by Sonja Jost, CEO DUDE CHEM GmbH

11:10 - The Challenge to Develop Truly Sustainable Vehicles by Timo Unger, Senior Manager Sustainability & Environmental Affairs, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre GmbH

11:50 - Business Forum Panel Discussion

Visit the full programme page on the FEICA 2025 website.

FEICA 2025 Conference Breakout Sessions

Thursday, 12 Sep. 2025 | 14:00 – 17:30

At the FEICA Conference Breakout Sessions, industry leaders learn about new technologies and holistic approaches for a more sustainable and robust industry. The following breakout sessions show how innovations align with EU goals and bring business benefits:

Breakout I - Adhesives and Sealants International Markets
Smithers - BASA - ASC

Breakout II - Research & Development
FEICA & EURADH Adhesion Innovation Award 2025 (Gent University) - IFAM - Omya

Breakout III - Digital Transformation
SpecialChem - Huntsman Advanced Materials - Knowde

Breakout IV - Industry Practices & Perspectives
Covestro - Vinavil - Schlegel und Partner

Breakout V - New Approaches in Structural Bonding
Rain Carbon - L&L Products - Dynasol Group

Breakout VI - Adhesives for Sustainable Packaging
BASF - DOW - H.B. Fuller

Breakout VII - Regulatory & Certification
ARLANXEO - Emerging Motif - Silicones Europe (CEFIC)

Breakout VIII - Pretreatment and Adhesive Processing
Innotech - Plasmatreat - INESCOP

Visit the FEICA 2025 website to register and get more info on the Conference & EXPO.

FEICA 2025 Master Class – Regulatory Change Management

Friday, 12 Sep. 2025 | 09:30 – 12:00

Dennis Bankman, Independent Scientific Consultant, Emerging Motif, will lead delegates through an examination of the substantial business impact of new EU regulations and the rapid progress of ‘green’ technologies. The class will also provide strategies on how an organisation can successfully navigate through such levels of change.

The session addresses both executives and professionals. It will explore the effects of changes across all layers and functions of an organisation, from manufacturing and operations to product stewardship, R&D and sales. Featuring insights and best practices from FEICA members and industry experts, the Master Class aims to create awareness of the unprecedented speed of change and to offer change management strategies that can help organisations respond. This is an essential opportunity for leaders and professionals to hear how they can avoid blind spots and connect and drive change within their organisations to successfully navigate this dynamic environment.

Input will be sought prior to the event to tailor the content to the audience’s challenges and priorities.

Programme page on the FEICA 2025 website.

Conference Breakout Sessions

Friday, 12 Sep. 2025 | 09:00 – 13:00

Breakout IX - Debonding Strategies
Henkel & Applus+ Rescoll - 3M - DELO Industrial Adhesives

Breakout X - Industry Outlook & Technologies
Collano - Omya – Argus Pine Chemicals

Breakout XI - Solutions for Modern Construction
Kaneka - Sopro Bauchemie - Kraton

Breakout XII - Trends in Hotmelt Adhesives
Eastman - Synthomer - NOXUN Adhesives - Braskem

Breakout XIII - Debondable Adhesives for Circular Automotive Designs
Flanders Make – Sika

Visit the FEICA 2025 website to register and get more info on the Conference & EXPO.

FEICA Regulatory Desk

FEICA launches a Stakeholder Forum

FEICA launched a Stakeholder Forum to enable long-term dialogue and collaboration. The first session, which was held on 11 June, focused on the REACH revision and its impact on end-user stakeholders and markets. The Forum brought together representatives from sectors such as textiles and apparel, automotive, aerospace and defence, flexible and carton packaging, retail and wholesale, printing, construction equipment and infrastructure, environmental packaging, tyre and rubber manufacturing, digital technology, and downstream chemical users.

Beyond immediate policy discussions, the FEICA Stakeholder Forum is aimed at building a long-term collaboration framework across the entire adhesive and sealant value chain. Participants are invited to share insights and engage in pending policy dialogues.

The key takeaways of the first session include:

Shared challenges call for shared solutions - End-user markets across sectors face similar impacts from REACH, from reformulation needs to innovation delays, making collaboration essential
A strong, unified voice matters - By aligning on common concerns, stakeholders can more effectively advocate for a simplified, innovation-friendly REACH framework
The Stakeholder Forum will serve as a recurring platform to address regulatory and strategic topics of shared relevance, reinforcing FEICA’s commitment to inclusive, cross-sector collaboration

The presentation slides of the session can be viewed/downloaded here.
The press release on FEICA’s first Stakeholder Forum can be consulted here.

FEICA comments following the CLP Reality Workshop

FEICA participated in the European Commission’s 'CLP Reality Check' workshop, which gathered over 700 stakeholders to explore simplification opportunities under the CLP Regulation. This document provides FEICA’s written follow-up, reiterating key concerns raised during the workshop—particularly the need to remove font size requirements and to simplify hazard label obligations in advertisements.

FEICA position on REACH Simplification

FEICA has published its position on REACH Simplification, advocating for a balanced approach that supports innovation and safety in the adhesives industry. Key recommendations include rejecting the Mixture Assessment Factor (MAF) and avoiding new blanket requirements for polymers.

FEICA publications on REACH Simplification:

FEICA’s ongoing activity on the REACH Simplification continued earlier this month with Paula Diaz, Senior Public and Regulatory Affairs Manager at FEICA and Chair of the Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group (DUCC), attending the last CARACAL meeting focussing on CLP, REACH and Microparticles Restriction.

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FEICA hosts webinar on Labelling Adhesives in Packaging Recycling

During the webinar, FEICA focused on industry practices and challenges related to labelling adhesives, testing methods for recyclability, and aligning adhesive technologies with sustainability goals. Following the webinar, FEICA published the presentation slides and webinar recording.

FEICA Report on Labelling Adhesives in Packaging Recycling

This report is published as part of the series ‘Adhesives in Packaging Recycling’, available on the FEICA website, and aims to assist stakeholders in understanding the role of labelling adhesives in recycling processes. It provides clear design recommendations and guidelines for the use of labelling adhesives to enhance recyclability. The report highlights the importance of selecting the right adhesives to support efficient recycling and offers insights into the behaviour of adhesives during various recycling processes.

FEICA updates Guidance on the Restriction of Synthetic Polymer Microparticles

FEICA published the updated version of a Guidance on the Restriction of Synthetic Polymer Microparticles (SPM). Furthermore, a method for estimating the release of SPMs into the environment has been developed, which is made available to members in the form of an Excel tool.

This Guidance provides practical, sector-specific insights to help manufacturers, suppliers and formulators navigate the scope, exemptions, labelling, and reporting obligations associated with the restriction.

To help members get acquainted with the Guidance, FEICA will host a dedicated webinar on Thursday 2 October at 10:00. More details and registration information will follow early in September.

FEICA Industry Tools

New ModelEPDs available

FEICA, in collaboration with DBC and IVK, has expanded the range of products covered by the European Product Declaration (EDP) and it now includes three new chemical technologies key to the adhesives and sealants applications:

Products based on butyl chemistry
Products based on polysulfides
Products based on vinyl chloride polymers

FEICA Network

15 July - Paula Diaz, FEICA’s Senior Public and Regulatory Affairs Manager visted ASEFCA, the Spanish National Association. During the visit, Paula was introduced to a range of adhesive innovations aligned with sustainability and recyclability objectives.

More information can be found here.

FEICA Media Partners

The Future of Packaging Adhesives to 2030

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FEICA Events

FEICA 2025 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO

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