ChemSec encourages textile companies to support and comment on the proposed restriction of CMRs. In October 2015 The EU Commission launched a public consultation concerning its proposed restriction of classified CMR substances in textile articles and clothing for consumer use….
Webinar: Learn how to use the Textile Guide
The webinar has already taken place. You can watch a recorded version here. On Thursday 21st of January ChemSec will do a webinar aimed at companies that want to learn how to use the Textile Guide. The webinar, which is…
Why EU’s and US’ new trade deal threatens progressive business
Over the past two years, the United States and the European Union have been negotiating a new trade agreement, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). However, TTIP is not a traditional trade agreement. It is a regulatory agreement aimed…
TTIP concerns EurEau, urges EU to preserve progressive chemicals regulation
The European water industry body EurEau, which represents drinking and waste water services in 27 EU countries, is concerned about the potential impact TTIP might have on EU’s hazard-based approach to chemicals regulation, which is underpinned by the precautionary principle….
What is circular economy and why is everybody talking about it?
Not too long ago the concept of circular economy was just another powerpoint slide buzzword used by sustainability experts at presentations. More often than not, the audience consisted of other sustainability professionals – so it was more or less a…
Growing market potential for safer chemicals
The global market for “green chemistry” is projected to grow from $11 billion in 2015 to nearly $100 billion by 2020. This is one of the conclusions in a recent report by Trucost, an independent research firm, commissioned by the…
PRESS RELEASE: ChemSec: EU chemical regulation needs fine-tuning in order to drive innovation
The decision to grant authorisation to use problematic chemicals cannot be based solely on documentation provided by the intended user. Companies that already invested heavily in order to avoid said chemicals are disfavoured and it’s not in line with REACH…
Why economic arguments against environmental regulation should be questioned
This Op-ed is written by ChemSec’s Policy Advisor Theresa Kjell and was originally published in Chemical Watch’s Global Business Briefing, March 2015. People tend to believe that environmental regulations have a negative impact on industry. Economic loss, unemployment and competitive…
UK report shows increased cost benefits of environmental regulation
For every £1 spent on environmental regulation in UK, there is a £3 return to society through economic, environmental and health benefits. This is one of the findings of a regulation assessment carried out by the UK Department for Environment,…
ChemSec calls for an effective authorisation process, leading industry provide support for REACH
EU’s REACH authorisation process needs to be improved, as investments in green solutions do not necessarily pay off. Today ChemSec releases its position on the authorisation process; coupled with related opinions from some of Europe’s leading industry, calling for clear…