European Coatings Journal - 01.03.2023 | Trevor Fielding | CEPE CORNER

A BUSY YEAR

The main challenges will come, as always, from decisions taken by the authorities relating to REACH and CLP. REACH Restrictions on the use of certain key substances are already in place or are being prepared. This includes Di-isocyanates (obligatory training requirement), Microplastics (paints can follow a derogation from the ban being proposed, but will have reporting requirements) and Bisphenol A BPA (a recent proposal from Germany on restricting BPA levels in mixtures and articles). Harmonised classifications through the 18th ATP to CLP published last year will come into effect, especially with the new classifications for butylglycol, benzophenone and cumene all ...
Want to read more?
Log in or register now!
In order to access this content, please log in or register. Want to test EC 360° first? Start your one month free trial now!
Log in
Free trial access
Buy