News & Resources
06 Apr 2018
Response to stories about increased levels of phthalates linked to eating out
A recent US study claiming that eating out may lead to increased levels of phthalates has been extensively featured in publications all over the world. We believe it is crucial to explain that:
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28 Mar 2018
22 Mar 2018
Fact Sheet on Flexible PVC in sports
Flexible PVC in sports
Plastics, and PVC in particular, have become one of the most widely used materials in offices, households and buildings, playing a vital role in our everyday life. In sports...
22 Mar 2018
Fact Sheet on Flexible PVC in wire and cable
Flexible PVC in wire and cable
Wire and cable are the largest application sector for flexible PVC in Europe. They are widely used to power countless appliances and electrical equipment. From fridges,...
16 Mar 2018
DINP – ECHA RAC concludes no classification required
Brussels, 16 March 2018 – ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) has concluded, on March 7, that Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) does not warrant classification for reprotoxic effects under the EU’...
11 Oct 2017
Media Field Trip 2017: experiencing the sustainability of the PVC value chain in Spain
Barcelona, September 2017 - Over a dozen of specialised trade media from all over Europe joined the press visit organised by European Plasticisers and sponsored by VinylPlus. They had the chance to vi...
29 Jun 2017
Final SEAC and RAC opinions support the restriction of DEHP, DBP, BBP and DiBP
Brussels, 29 June - On 20 June, ECHA announced that the Socio-Economic Assessment Committee (SEAC) adopted a final opinion on the restriction of four low molecular weight phthalates. Based on socio-ec...
31 May 2017
European Plasticisers contributes to the public consultation on the Danish CLH dossier on DINP
31 May 2017, Brussels - Further to the publication by ECHA of the CLH dossier submitted by Denmark proposing the classification as toxic to reproduction Category 1B, a public consultation was held dur...
18 May 2017
European Plasticisers attends VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017
Brussels, 18 May 2017: The PVC industry is making real progress towards sustainability and a positive contribution towards a circular economy through a united industry approach.
Organised by VinylP...
25 Apr 2017
European plasticisers industry joins forces to meet challenges ahead
United in diversity and speaking with one voice, European Plasticisers was presented at the PVC 2017 conference in Brighton as an inclusive association which embraces the infinite opportunities of all...
