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13 Jan 2016
Plasticisers industry comes a step closer to a bright, united future
Brussels, 13 January 2016 – The workshop United in Diversity, organized by ECPI, the European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates, has brought together, for the second time, the representativ...
25 Nov 2015
The European plasticiser industry regrets the European Parliament objection to the Authorisation of recycled soft PVC containing DEHP
The European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates – ECPI - is disappointed by the European Parliament’s plenary vote against the Commission proposal to authorise the recycling of soft PVC co...
10 Nov 2015
European plasticiser industry is concerned about the European Parliament Environment Committee’s objection to the Authorisation of recycled soft PVC containing DEHP
Brussels, 10 November 2015 – The European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates – ECPI - is disappointed and concerned by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee’s vote in fav...
13 Oct 2015
ECPI introduces journalists to a sustainable model for the flexible PVC value chain
Paris, 12 -13 October 2015 - The third edition of the annual Media Field Trip, organised by the European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates (ECPI) took place in early October in the vicinity o...
10 Oct 2015
22 Sep 2015
European plasticisers industry meets to find stronger, united voice
Brussels, 22 September 2015 - Representatives from all the major plasticisers producers in Europe met in Brussels to discuss how to best address some of the most common challenges affecting the entire...
11 Sep 2015
Claims that DEP, DBP and DIBP are linked to miscarriage are not supported by robust science – association does not mean causation
Brussels, 11 September - In recent days, media outlets have reported about a study, conducted by the University on Peking, linking a higher exposure to some phthalates to a potential increased risk of...
10 Aug 2015
Plasticisers session at PVC Formulation 2016 – Call for papers
From 5-7 April 2016, the European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates (ECPI) will sponsor two thematic sessions at the PVC Formulation Conference which will take place in Cologne, Germany. The...
29 May 2015
08 May 2015
No risk management measures needed for DEHTP, ANSES concludes
Brussels, 8 May – The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has recently confirmed that, based on the available data, diethylhexyl-terephthalate (CAS num...
06 May 2015
“More Vinyl, Less Carbon” – Plasticiser producers reinforce the PVC value chain’s commitment to sustainability
Cannes, 30 April – On 30 April, the European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates (ECPI) has attended the Vinyl Sustainability Forum, the leading event of the vinyl value chain. Over a hundred...
20 Apr 2015
French Health Agency concludes that no danger or risk is identified for DINCH under REACH
Brussels 20, April 2015 - The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety has recently concluded a toxicological evaluation of DINCH (1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylic adic, d...