The November 2024 meetings of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) reached provisional conclusions on the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in three sectors. These sectors are: Construction products; Textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel and carpets; and Food contact materials and packaging. […]

On 14 November, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved a one-year postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance deadlines, along with amendments that have raised concern amongst tyre and natural rubber suppliers. The postponement, passed by 371 votes to 240, was proposed by the EU Commission in response to challenges highlighted by member […]

The September 2024 meetings of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) focused on evaluating the EU-wide proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across several sectors, concluding discussions for the petroleum and mining sectors while deferring those for textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel, carpets, […]

The Risk Assessment and Social-Economic Analysis Committees of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) met in June 2024 to evaluate the proposal to restrict Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are widely used by major industries. Global manufacturers are replacing certain PFAS with other PFAS or fluorine-free substances following scientific and governmental recognition of the harmful […]

Select Global Events is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to its line up of premier industry exhibitions. The Gasket and Seals Show will be co-located with Silicone Expo Europe in 2025, creating an unparalleled opportunity for professionals in these interconnected sectors to convene, collaborate, and innovate. Scheduled to take place March 19th – 20th […]

Following the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) recent public consultation on restricting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the next step is for their Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees to evaluate the proposal whilst considering all feedback received. In addition, the five national authorities who originally prepared the proposal will be updating their initial report addressing […]

Adhesives & Bonding Expo, the largest, free-to-attend trade fair and conference for industrial bonding products and manufacturing in North America, is returning for its fourth edition from June 25-27, 2024, in Novi, MI. Register to attend and you’ll gain easy access to the co-located Foam Expo taking place in the same hall. Visit to find […]

Select Global Events (SGE), a prominent UK-based exhibitions organiser, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the American Chemistry Council, Rubber Division. This collaboration will see Silicone Expo USA join forces with the International Elastomer Conference, aligning their shows to run concurrently during their respective 2024 editions. The event is scheduled to take place […]

The EU REACH public consultation process for PFAS ended on 25 September 2023. Chemours, a market leader in the manufacture of performance materials, who created an Advocacy Portal with knowledge and tools to help companies respond to the consultation, is organising a webinar to explore the next steps in the ongoing restriction process and upcoming […]

Stop by the impressive, free-to-attend, Adhesives & Bonding Expo Europe this winter (5-7 December 2023) to get your yearly fix on all things industrial bonding in the manufacturing hub of Stuttgart, Germany. As the continent’s biggest adhesives and bonding event, it brings together suppliers, manufacturers, and decision-makers from across the industry to meet and make […]

New resources have been added to Chemours’ Customer Advocacy Portal. These include: comparing the EU REACH proposal vs the UK RMOA Industry and Sector slides How to submit confidential information Chemours’ Customer Advocacy Portal is designed to provide knowledge and tools to support engagement with the EU REACH PFAS Public Consultation which closes on 22 […]

Organisers of Adhesives & Bonding Expo Europe, which is co-located with Foam Expo Europe and Thermal Management Expo Europe, have written a blog. Their latest blog entitled ‘What does the remainder of 2023 have in store for the polyurethane industry’, focuses on the challenges and opportunities in the PU industry and includes industry forecast, opportunities […]

The Health and Safety Executive, in partnership with the Environment Agency, has produced a report entitled ‘Analysis of the most appropriate regulatory management options for Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)’. Their report, dated March 2023, is a Regulatory Management Options Analysis (RMOA) and is a non-binding technical document. PFAS in the scope of the RMOA […]

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced plans to improve the environmental footprint of sports pitches that use plastic or rubber granules as infill material which contain chemicals which could pose a potential health risk. Following a request from the European Commission, the ECHA assessed the health risks and published its findings in February 2017 […]

Chemours is a market leader in the manufacture of performance materials such as Viton™ fluoroelastomers. They are encouraging companies to engage in the EU REACH PFAS Public Consultation. Following their informative webinar and FAQs, Chemours have created a new Advocacy Portal providing the knowledge and tools you may need to response to the consultation. The portal […]

Companies will be required to validate that products they manufacture or distribute in or from the EU have not contributed to deforestation and forest degradation. A number of products, including rubber, are covered by the new rules being adopted by the European Parliament. Companies will also need to certify that products they sell comply with […]

Chemours is a market leader in the manufacture of performance materials such as Viton™ fluoroelastomers. They are encouraging companies to engage in the EU REACH PFAS Public Consultation. Chemours have put together an Advocacy Toolkit which explains how to participate in the Public Consultation and submit your response, and some FAQ which were asked during […]

Chemours recently held some information webinars explaining how organisations can engage in the EU REACH PFAS consultation process including why the PFAS restriction proposal matters, what is included in the scope, and how to take action. Speakers from Chemours included: Cedric Triquet, EMEA Strategy and Advocacy Director – APM Yann Lepage, Head of Global Sales […]

On 7 February 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a preliminary version of the restriction dossier for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on its website. As part of the restriction process, a public consultation will be conducted by the ECHA from 22 March 2023 to 22 September 2023. Read more about the consultation. An […]

Adhesives & Bonding Expo North America, co-located with Foam Expo North America, returns to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on June 20-22, 2023. As the continent’s largest, free trade fair and conference for industrial bonding products and manufacturing, it brings together the entire supply chain to explore new technologies, the ability to meet new […]