By Vanessa Bauersachs Over 80 experts on fire retardant coatings and other industries related to fire protection gathered in October in Berlin to discuss the latest innovations and research in the field. Keynote speaker Dr Phillipe Salemis of CEFIC (The European Chemical Industry Council) gave an introduction into fire safety and flame retardants. Underlining that fire has always been human's friend but foe at the same time, he emphasised the importance of fire safety. A strong focus of Salemis' speech were legislatory and regulatory restrictions and public concerns against flame retardants. How much legislation is shaping ...