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25 May 2011
French Parliament vote: Communication to the plastic industry
The outcome of this vote has provoked a number of reactions and articles in the media. Some of these articles have implied a change in the regulations and as a result an immediate ban. However, this...
04 May 2011
French Parliament vote: Plasticiser producers call for unjustified bill to be rejected
Against all expectations and against the advice of the Government, the French National Assembly adopted in first reading on May 3, 2011 Mr. Yvan Lachaud’s bill to ban the use of phthalates, parabens...
18 Apr 2011
EU Commission report on endocrine disruptors
The European Commission published on 17 May the interim report: "Summary of the State of the Science on Endocrine Disrupters, Part 1".
Committed to support the health and environmental safety of ch...
30 Mar 2011
Flexible PVC made with high phthalates is safe for use
Flexible PVC articles made with high molecular weight phthalate plasticisers (also known as high phthalates), including flooring, wall coverings, and furniture, are safe for use in all environments in...
17 Feb 2011
ECPI statement on the first REACH Authorisation List
The European Commission announced the adoption of the Decision to include the first list of chemical substances in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation, the so-called "Authorisation List". The low molecu...
12 Oct 2010
DEHP plasticiser is registered for use under REACH
The widely used general purpose plasticiser Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), has been registered under the EU's new Chemicals Legislation REACH.
The consortium of European producers which has bee...
17 Mar 2010
Early REACH registration for general purpose PVC plasticiser DINP
The REACH DINP Consortium today announced the successful REACH registration of DINP*, well in advance of the 1 December 2010 deadline.
DINP, a high molecular weight (HMW) plasticiser, is the main g...
01 Jan 1970
The role of PVC in a Circular Economy / Media Field Trip NL-DE
How the industry contributes to a more sustainable society
On November 26th and 27th, 2019, European Plasticisers invited specialised trade media from across Europe to their annual press visit sponsor...
01 Jan 1970
European Plasticisers welcomes new Chair and Vice-Chair
European Plasticisers will welcome Nigel Sarginson (ExxonMobil) as its new Chairman starting May 1st, 2020. As elected Chairman, he will be taking over from Joachim Tremmel (BASF) who served as Chairm...