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  • The sequential implementation on substances not classified as hazardous.pdf

    Uploaded December 13, 2023

    The sequential implementation on substances not classified as hazardous

    Read the FEICA Position Paper on the proposal from the European commission to introduce restrictions for group substances. As shown, such restrictions can cover very large groups of substances and mixtures that were not classified as hazardous, and therefore, had no labelling or declaration obligations before.

    From the perspective of downstream users, restrictions on substances and mixtures that are not classified as hazardous require a sequential implementation process.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-M12-057

    #CLP #sustainabledevelopment


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  • Adhesives in the regulation of end-of-life vehicles.pdf

    Uploaded December 04, 2023

    FEICA publishes paper on adhesives in the regulation of end-of-life vehicles

    In July 2023, the EC published a proposal for a regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and end-of-life vehicles (‘ELV regulation proposal’, document COM(2023)451).

    In this paper, FEICA argues that: 

    • The explicit and generalised mention of adhesives as an impediment to the dismantling and recycling in the ELV regulation proposal is inaccurate, as adhesives can allow for and even enable successful dismantling and recycling.

    • The current wording constitutes an uneven playing field as other materials and bonding technologies which may prevent dismantling and/or recycling are not mentioned.

    • The mention of specific materials or technologies which are to be considered in the circular design strategies and in fee modulation for vehicles should be provided, if at all, in secondary legislation or guidance only.

    • Any mention of specific materials or bonding technologies should be sufficiently specific and reflective of the existing practices, successes and limitations of end-of-life vehicle dismantling and recycling.

    Publication ref.:POP-EX-M12-059

    #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment #ELV


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  • ASMoR Position Paper on Green Claims Directive.pdf

    Uploaded July 17, 2023

    ASMoR Position Paper on Green Claims Directive

    To ensure consumers can make sustainable consumption choices and contribute to a circular economy it is key that they are provided with reliable, comparable, and verifiable environmental information about goods or services they want to purchase. In this context, ASMoR, of which FEICA is a member, welcomes the goals and principles of the European Commission’s proposal for a Green Claims Directive (Directive on the substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims) and the possibility of using internationally recognized methodologies to calculate and communicate the environmental impact of a product.

    ASMoR’s paper on the proposal for a Directive on Green Claims has been published and can be consulted here.

    The Alliance for Sustainable Management of Chemical Risk (‘ASMoR’) is an alliance of more than 30 members that share a common position on the Essential Use Concept (‘EUC’) in EU chemicals policy.

    Publication ref.: COS-EX-M06-043

    #REACH #hazardousproducts #sustainabledevelopment


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  • ASMoR on WSP REACH policy options paper.pdf

    Uploaded June 20, 2023

    FEICA provides input and co-signs ASMoR comments on the WSP essential use report - Policy options for REACH authorisation and restriction processes

    This is ASMoR’s latest paper which responds to WSP’s report on Supporting the Commission in developing an essential use concept, commissioned by DG Environment. See here. 

    ASMoR, of which FEICA is a member, acknowledges the importance of the analysis of different policy options for REACH in the WSP report and supports the objective to make restrictions and authorisations more efficient and more predictable, to enhance the level of protection of human health and the environment when the use of a substance presents an unreasonable risk. However, the alliance is convinced that the current proposed approach and broad application of the essential use concept (EUC) will ultimately result in an equally burdensome process for managing chemicals and fail to address existing challenges. As a way forward, ASMoR recommends a more targeted application of the EUC in combination with derogations for safe uses as workable reformed risk management process.

    The Alliance for Sustainable Management of Chemical Risk (‘ASMoR’) is an alliance of more than 30 members that share a common position on the Essential Use Concept (‘EUC’) in EU chemicals policy.

    Publication ref.: COS-EX-M06-040

    #REACH #hazardousproducts #sustainabledevelopment


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  • FEICA/EURADH announce winner of the 2023 Adhesion Innovation Award .pdf

    Uploaded June 15, 2023

    Press Release: FEICA/EURADH announce winner of the 2023 Adhesion Innovation Award (AIA 2023)

    The third FEICA/EURADH Adhesion Innovation Award  has been won by Mr Marvin Kaufmann for his publication on ‘How adhesives flow during joining’’.

    More information about this Award is available via www.adhesionaward.org.

    Publication ref.: FPR-EX-M06-037

    #association #innovation #sustainabledevelopment #press


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  • Mass Balance Value Chain paper - March 2023.pdf

    Uploaded March 27, 2023

    Mass Ballance Approach - 31 European associations urge the EU to adopt rules to calculate chemically recycled content in plastics

    31 associations, including FEICA and representing major market sectors, have issued a joint letter calling on the European Commission and Member States to adopt EU harmonised calculating rules for recycled content, by means of mass balance. 

    Please see the position paper that we supported as FEICA.

    Publication ref.: COS-EX-M03-013

    #sustainabledevelopment


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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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  • Crude Tall Oil inclusion in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) III.pdf

    Uploaded November 23, 2022

    FEICA Position on Crude Tall Oil inclusion in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) III

    This position paper discusses the reviewed proposal of RED II as an opportunity to define legal provisions to ensure chemical grade tall oil remains available for use by the chemical industry. The paper includes an overview of these provisions that FEICA believes should be agreed upon by the policymakers.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-L11-062

    #sustainabledevelopment


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  • Construction Products Regulation.pdf

    For members Uploaded November 03, 2022

    Executive Summaries FEICA Priorities - Construction Products Regulation

    FEICA has prepared different Executive Summaries treating as priorities certain initiatives of the European Commission. This Executive Summary concerns the process of revision of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and covers the main novelties in the Commission proposal, current status and next steps.

    #construction #sustainabledevelopment

    Publication ref.: RAM-IN-L09-049


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  • New Design Requirements and Consumer Rights for Electronics.pdf

    For members Uploaded September 29, 2022

    Executive Summaries FEICA Priorities - New Design Requirements and Consumer Rights for Electronics

    FEICA has prepared different Executive Summaries treating as priorities certain initiatives of the European Commission. This Executive Summary centres on the European Commission’s legislative initiative regarding new requirements concerning electronics. Specifically, the initiative involves mobile phones and tablets, and computers and computer servers. It is significant that the Commission is considering including a repairability score for phones and tablets in the implementing measures (This methodology is considered in another Executive Summary).

    #sustainabledevelopment #association

    Publication ref.: RAM-IN-L03-011


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