PFAS Restrictions: New REACH Regulations to Ban “Forever Chemicals” from the EU

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PFAS have become a major concern for authorities around the globe due to their widespread use and potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. The good news is that, once again, European institutions are taking the lead in developing legislation to limit the industrial use of harmful chemicals and an overarching ban on […]

EU Microplastics Initiatives: A Deep Dive

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Nearly twenty years have passed since the term ‘microplastics’ was coined by British marine scientist Richard Thompson, and yet it is only now being recognised and understood. With the alarming news that such particles have been found in living humans’ lungs, blood and even in breastmilk, the issue of microplastics should indeed be a point […]

Interview with ChemSec: How Positive Industry Voices Drive Policy Change

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As public concern grows, and the EU’s Chemicals Strategy tightens legislation, it’s time for companies to take action on toxic chemical use.  Our latest interview highlights why proactive companies should work with EU policymakers and civil society to create a culture of safe, sustainable chemicals and drive circular business models.  We spoke with Theresa Kjell […]

The EU’s Sustainable Chemicals Strategy: A Primer for Textile Companies

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The EU has some of the strictest regulations in the world governing industry use of chemicals. But it’s still not enough to ensure that the chemicals used in manufacturing, packaging, and commercialising products are safe and sustainable. To fulfil the ambition of the European Green Deal, and meet climate goals like zero pollution by 2050, […]