PRESS RELEASE Analysis by ChemSec and ClientEarth shows the chemicals approval process gives undue influence to companies producing dangerous chemicals and stifles information on safer alternatives, limiting the market for companies that produce them. Under EU chemicals law REACH,…
ChemSec welcomes Björn Hansen as new ECHA director
ChemSec welcomes Björn Hansen as new ECHA director Hopes experiences from the non-toxic strategy will influence the agency On 1 January Björn Hansen took up the role of executive director at the European Chemicals Agency, ECHA. ChemSec warmly welcomes Mr…
Chemical companies in the textile industry joins ChemSec’s Marketplace
NGO platform increases visibility of safer chemicals in the textile sector The corporate drive to replace hazardous chemicals in textile products and supply chains with safer alternatives are increasing. To facilitate this drive, chemicals expert NGO ChemSec launched the Marketplace…
ChemSec’s response to the EU detergent regulation consultation
In July ChemSec took part in a public consultation concerning the Detergents Regulation. DG Grow initiated consultation, which ended July 25, in order to assess the extent to which the objectives of the Detergents Regulation have been achieved in terms…
Commission to face EU Court over authorisation of lead chromate in paint
The European Commission is facing a second court challenge for allowing a Canadian company to sell two dangerous chemicals used for road markings and painting industrial machines in the EU. Environmental lawyers ClientEarth, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the International…
New “dating site” for safer chemistry
New “dating site” for safer chemistry Chemical producers such as Clariant, Chemours and Valspar are working with environmental NGO ChemSec to raise the visibility of alternatives to hazardous chemicals In recent years the corporate drive to substitute hazardous chemicals in…
ECHA’s latest PR gives a misleading impression about the progress of REACH
Earlier this week ECHA issued a press release with the headline saying “All known substances of very high concern being tackled”. This headline is very unfortunate, as it gives the impression that the hazardous chemicals in the EU are dealt…
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…
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…
Press Release: Commission faces legal challenge over approval of toxic paints
The European Commission is facing a new legal challenge on its decision to authorise the use of a dangerous neurotoxin in paint. ClientEarth, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), The International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec) and International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN), are…