ChemSec is developing an online marketplace for safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals, where companies searching for alternatives and companies selling them can interact. At the moment we picture this marketplace as an Ebay for chemicals, with ads from both buyers…
ECHA report: Health benefits of chemical restrictions exceeds €700 million per year
A recent study by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) tries to assess the benefits of chemical restrictions for the environment and human health. Key findings in the study include: Health benefits equivalent to over €700 million per year Reduction of…
We can look into the future – this is how we do it
"A little over a year ago I was on the stage in Davos, standing in front of the CEOs of the largest chemical companies in the world. I was invited to speak at the International Council of Chemicals Associations in...
Authorisation for DEHP a step in the wrong direction
Three companies have been granted authorisation by Member States to recycle the hazardous phthalate DEHP into PVC products such as flooring and footwear, the ENDS Report writes. ChemSec Policy Advisor Frida Hök is concerned about the decision and questions the…
Benchmark your chemicals management efforts against other companies
Last week ChemSec moderated a webinar on the topic of the Chemical Footprint Project (CFP). The CFP is a tool that lets you strategically identify the current status of your chemicals management efforts and get an opportunity to benchmark your…
Hazard vs. Risk – What is best practice when assessing chemicals?
Should you assess chemicals based on hazard or risk? It’s a question that spurs a lot of debate. But is there really a contradiction between the two, and is either of these approaches “the most scientific”? Since the dawn of…
PRESS RELEASE: Chemical regulation is economically beneficial for many companies
A new publication by NGO ChemSec shows how chemical regulation creates opportunities for many progressive companies Therefore, policy makers main concern should not be to reduce the “burden” of environmental regulation on laggard companies PRESS RELEASE, February 23rd. By studying…
Textile industry – ChemSec’s view on the public consultation on CMRs
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…