News & Resources
27 Oct 2014
No scientific basis for concluding that exposure to phthalates leads to reduced sexual interest in women
On 21 October 2014, Dr. Emily Barrett, of the University of Rochester School of Medicine in New York State, presented a study under a speculative and unjustified title claiming that “environmental p...
08 Oct 2014
European media get a first – hand look at the flexible PVC value chain
Ravenna and Ferrara, 6-7 October: The European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates (ECPI) organised in early October a second edition of its annual Media Field Trip, which this time took place...
19 Sep 2014
ECPI welcomes ECHA’s opinion proposing Authorisation to three companies to supply DEHP for the continued use in PVC applications, and one company to supply DBP for continued use in specific applications
Brussels 19 September 2014: ECHA's Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) have issued draft opinions expressing their support to authorise the continued use of DEHP in...
19 Sep 2014
Flexible PVC used for flooring and other household items contributes to a healthy and hygienic indoor environment – no good evidence that phthalates contribute to the causation of asthma
Some European media have reported about the findings of a study by Whyatt et. al, available online in Environmental Health Perspectives. It shows an association between childhood asthma and pre-natal...
25 Aug 2014
Loom bands and loom band charms – children’s safety is paramount
ECPI is committed to the safety and sustainability of plasticisers and would like to provide factual information relating to plasticisers including phthalates. Recently, stories covering the results o...
19 Jul 2014
ACC Challenges the Conclusions of the CPSC CHAP Report on Phthalates Based on a Flawed CPSC Process
Following the report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) on Phthalates on the 18 July, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) expressed its conce...
11 Jul 2014
ECPI Welcomes Denmark’s Decision to withdraw ban on DEHP, DBP, DIBP AND BBP
Europe’s plasticisers association welcomed the Danish Environment Ministry decision to withdraw its proposed ban on DEHP, DBP, DIBP and BBP, which would have entered into force from December 2015. T...
19 Feb 2014
DINP and DIDP are safe in all current consumer applications
On 31 January 2014 the European Commission has published its conclusions regarding the re-evaluation of the restrictions on DINP and DIDP in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mout...
31 Jan 2014
High phthalates DINP and DIDP safe for use in all current consumer applications; European Commission concludes “absence of any further risks”
On 31 January 2014, the European Commission has published its conclusions regarding the re-evaluation of the restrictions on DINP and DIDP in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mou...
30 Jan 2014
ECPI Statement on endocrine disrupting effects from phthalates, the Commission database on substances for further evaluation and the plans of the Swedish BASTA
The High Molecular Weight (HMW) phthalates, DINP, DIDP, DPHP are not classified for any adverse health effects and do not cause adverse effects via an endocrine mechanism – hence they are not endocr...
05 Dec 2013
ECPI Welcomes Denmark’s Decision to withdraw ban on DEHP, DBP, DIBP AND BBP
Europe’s plasticisers association welcomed the Danish Environment Ministry decision to withdraw its proposed ban on DEHP, DBP, DIBP and BBP, which would have entered into force from December 2015. T...
05 Dec 2013
Strong PVC value-chain key to ensure bright future for plasticisers industry
The European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates (ECPI) teamed up with Crain Communications and European Plastics News to organise a new edition of the Plasticisers Conference. Over 80 internat...