Prioritization is a well-used term in chemicals management. It builds on the idea that instead of trying to deal with all hazardous chemicals in products and supply chains at the same time, you should focus on the worst offenders first. The problem is that many professionals connected to chemical regulation focus too much on prioritization. They spend their time forever prioritising instead of keeping their eyes on the ultimate goal, which is of coursing dealing with the hazardous chemicals.
Does it contain hazardous chemicals? You’ll find out soon
Finding out if a product contains hazardous substances can be difficult. Or at least time consuming. But soon a new database will be established to provide consumers with information on whether or not a product contains Substances of Very High Concern.
Sweden announces the high ambition alliance for chemicals and waste
Sweden announces the high ambition alliance on chemicals and waste Chemicals play an important role in the manufacturing processes of a great number of consumer products, and the production and use of chemicals are increasing year by year. Global supply…
This is what it takes to make circular economy work
What is the one key thing that is needed for circular economy to work? That the Ikea’s, Apple’s and H&M’s of the world see a value in recycled materials and re-use it in new products on a large scale.
Circular economy will never take off unless we address hazardous chemicals in recycled materials
Circular economy will never take off unless we address hazardous chemicals in recycled materials The classic image of a factory chimney clouded in smoke, polluting our world, is becoming more and more dated. Don’t get me wrong, there are still...
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…
New report on Circular Economy
A new report on Circular Economy has been released by NGOs ClientEarth and EEB. The report describes the complexity of how REACH, product legislations, the Waste Framework Directive and specific waste stream directives interact and the implications this has on…
New restriction rules in the EU for toxic flame retardant decaBDE
The toxic flame retardant decaDBE will get restricted from 2 March 2019, ENDS Europe writes. The substance will be restricted to manufacture and import as well as restricted in formulations and/or mixtures and articles with a concentration greater than 0.1…
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…
Circular Economy: ChemSec’s official position
Circular economy has recently attracted a lot of attention, and we can now see the first steps in this process taking shape. At ChemSec, we see great potential for the circular economy and chemicals regulations to reinforce each other and…