09.11.2011

Communicating Nanomaterials

Polarizing Debate - From lighter materials for cars, stronger wind turbine blades to better insulation for homes, nanomaterials help create innovative products and improve processes in many sectors.

The results help build sustainable, competitive industries while improving quality of life in Europe. Polarization of the debate on nanomaterials, however, is creating a gap between innovation opportunities on the one hand and safety concerns on the other. New mindsets are needed to unlock the European nano debate. more26.01.2011

Toxic Substance Control Act in the U.S.

Legislation - Reach is just the tip of the iceberg. Albeit the European Union has set the pace for strengthening chemical legislation there is a lot of regulatory progress in the U.S., too. The agenda is driven by both politicians and public pressure groups determined to put UN's Strategic Approach to International Chemical Management (SAICM) into practice. more04.10.2010

The Tip Of The Iceberg

Paradigm Shift - Europe's chemical industry is working hard to implement Reach, and the first phase of registration will draw to a close at the end of November. Despite this deadline, globally active companies cannot afford to lose sight of the fact that numerous other jurisdictions are currently making changes to pertinent legislation, too. more01.06.2009

Officials to Work for More Safety

Chemicals producers and governments have agreed to step up efforts
to push for greater safety in chemicals from lead in paint to
microscopic substances. But non-governmental organizations (NGOs) said
unless the industry and governments come up with more money, agreed
targets for cleaning up chemicals by 2020 were unlikely to be met. A
week-long conference was held at the governing body of the Strategic
Approach to ­International Chemicals Management (SAICM), which is part
of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The conference more