by American Chemistry Council In modern times, electronic products, from smart phones to television sets to kitchen appliances and much more, have become ubiquitous in our everyday lives. However, the expansion in functionality, and rise in popularity that these electronics enjoy, has been matched with an...
15 September 2023 BSEF is supportive of ECHA’s efforts to assess chemicals more efficiently and their intention to avoid regrettable substitution. The FR strategy is an unprecedented opportunity to do so by addressing all Flame Retardants broadly and coherently. To deliver on ECHA’s efforts, the strategy...
For the second year consecutively, BSEF – the International Bromine Council has taken part in the European Fire Safety Week (EUFSW), the must-attend event for all professionals involved in - and concerned with - fire safety. In its four editions, the EUFSW has established itself...
WASHINGTON (January 31, 2022) – The American Chemistry Council issued the following statement in response to the Draft Regulatory Determinations Report to the Legislature from the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding its implementation of Safer Products for Washington. “The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has serious...
Author: Chris Slijkhuis (cs@eera-recyclers.com) - January 2022 During the IERC 2022 conference in Salzburg from 18 – 21 January, BSEF organized a workshop about WEEE plastics, consisting of a block with presentations and a block consisting of a discussion round table. Three topics were presented before a...
21 January 2022 On the 3rd of January 2022 the Nordic Council of Ministers issued a report on recyclable plastic components in electrical and electronic products with the title “Circular plastics in electrical and electronic equipment”[1]. The report presents an inaccurate portrayal of waste from electrical...
WASHINGTON (December 7, 2021) – The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) is joining with Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Darwin, Australia and the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain to develop new processes for recovering and recycling bromine...
With more than 350 participants from 25 different countries the third edition of the European Fire Safety Week organized by the European Fire Safety alliance took place virtually from the 29th November till the 2nd December. The EU Fire Safety Week aims to raise awareness on...
22 November 2021 Enforcement of EU chemicals safety and environmental legislation will play a central role in implementing the European Green Deal agenda and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. No matter how ambitious the legislation is on paper, it will never fulfil the level of protection...
BSEF aisbl, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Hack as the new Secretary General. Effective 1st October 2021, and pending regulatory filings, Michael Hack succeeds Dr. Kevin Bradley, who has been Secretary General for the past 6 years. As Secretary General, Michael will provide...