Rhodia announces that it recently finalized, a few days ahead of schedule, the registration of its 74 substances concerned by the first tonnage band. Meeting this deadline involved approximately 80 people within the Group and represents an estimated investment of 12 million euros.
PlasticsEurope, the European association of plastics manufacturers, has welcomed the amendments to the RoHS Directive adopted by the European Parliament and believes that the changes will contribute to a coherent methodology for assessing the risks of substances used in electric and electronic equipments (EEE), in full consistency with Reach.
The European plastics industry has reacted with dismay to moves at the European Parliament to demand special assessments for the use of PVC in electrical and electronic equipment.
The National Association for PET Container Resources is publicly urging restraint in the use of degradable additives in PET packaging.
A revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD) paving the way for a resource efficient Europe.
PlasticsEurope, the association of European plastics manufacturers, welcomes today`s adoption of the revised EU Waste Framework Directive by the European Parliament. The directive marks an important step towards improved resource efficiency and the reduction of landfill in Europe, thus decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the climate.