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Why the stock market’s increased attention on toxic chemicals is a big thing
Posted on March 30, 2017

Why the stock market’s increased attention on toxic chemicals is a big thing

Why the stock market’s increased attention on toxic chemicals is a big thing Analysis from Anne-Sofie Andersson, Executive Director of ChemSec, following today's press release   From 1 April the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) will put more emphasis on...

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: Chemicals & Business, Investors, SIN List
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Posted on March 30, 2017

Investor analysis of chemicals management increases thanks to ChemSec and RobecoSAM

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) provide investors with a more comprehensive assessment of corporate chemicals management following collaboration between ChemSec and RobecoSAM Corporate chemicals management will from now on play a greater role in evaluating performance in the RobecoSAM…

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: Investors, Press Releases
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Solving the 3D puzzle game Rubik’s Cube might not be so smart after all
Posted on March 27, 2017

Solving the 3D puzzle game Rubik’s Cube might not be so smart after all

Do you remember the colorful puzzle game Rubik’s Cube, found in nearly every kids room since back in the seventies? Of course you do, you probably had one yourself and perhaps your kids today have one, too. According to Wikipedia…

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: Chemicals & Business, Circular Economy, SIN List
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Posted on March 13, 2017

Producers of safe alternatives oppose authorisation, decision this week

The content of this week’s SEAC meeting, where authorisation of regulated chemicals are discussed, all boils down to the question: Which businesses do we want to support in Europe – old-fashioned industry unwilling to phase-out carcinogens, or start-ups innovating safer…

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: Authorisation Process, Chemicals & Business, REACH
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New report details the impact of chemicals on children’s brain development
Posted on March 10, 2017

New report details the impact of chemicals on children’s brain development

Commonly used chemicals could harm brain development in children, leading to lower IQ and prevent children reaching their full potential. This is the conclusion in a report released this week by NGO CHEM Trust. The impacts – which may include ADHD…

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: REACH
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Posted on March 9, 2017

Work-related cancers: a mere 18 substances regulated

Work-related cancers: a mere 18 substances regulated This is an English translation of the second article in a two-part series originally published in Le Monde, Friday, February 24, 2017. Published here with the permission of the author, Stéphane Horel. You...

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: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
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Posted on March 8, 2017

New proposal aims to reintroduce toxic cadmium in electronic displays on the EU market

This week ChemSec replied to the Commission’s public consultation regarding the RoHS cadmium display exemption. ChemSec strongly oppose this extended exemption since it will disfavour EU based companies providing sustainable innovation and alternatives. Additionally, cadmium is not biodegradable. “Cadmium cause…

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: RoHS
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The SIN List is updated, new CMRs and more
Posted on March 8, 2017

The SIN List is updated, new CMRs and more

The SIN List database was updated last week with new substances and now consists of a total of 912 CAS numbers. This can be compared to 173 CAS numbers on the Candidate List. The new substances are mainly newly classified…

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: Press Releases, SIN List
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Posted on March 6, 2017

Occupational Cancer: Brussels accomplice of industry

Occupational Cancer: Brussels accomplice of industry This is an English translation of the first article in a two-part series originally published in Le Monde, Friday, February 24, 2017. Published here with the permission of the author, Stéphane Horel. You can…

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: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
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Posted on March 1, 2017

EU parliament votes in favor of better chemical protection for workers

Yesterday, the European Parliament’s employment committee voted to amend the directive regulating carcinogens or mutagens at work. The original proposal coming from the scientific committee (SCOEL) has been criticised by both organisations protecting the environment and workers as cynical and…

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: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
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