13 December 2019 On December 5th 2019 the Oeko institute in Germany released a report on a proposal to restrict TBBPA for its additive uses under the EU Directive[1] for restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS). This report, which had been commissioned...
Today, the European Commission published its new eco-design requirements for electronic displays - Directive 2009/125/EC[1]. These requirements include an unprecedented ban on halogenated flame retardants (HFRs) in enclosures and stands of displays coming within the scope of the regulation. It is unjustified and disproportionate and not...
Thursday, 11 of July 2019 In a recent blog post, the coalition of European NGOs Cool Products has stated that Halogenated Flame Retardants “present danger during the use stage and hamper cost effective recycling”. No evidence is put forward for such a sweeping statement. Contrary to the...
BATSTORM has published the final version of the ten-year (2018-2027) research and innovation (R&I) roadmap on battery-based energy storage. BSEF contributed to the roadmap by sharing its views on bromine based energy technologies and market developments for energy storage systems based on batteries. The roadmap will...
As part of its work within the coalition of Industry Associations 'Industry4Europe', BSEF - The International Bromine Council, was proud to present the joint paper 'Setting indicators for an ambitious EU industrial strategy' to the European Economic and Social Committee on April 4. The aim of this...
BSEF, The International Bromine Council, has formally joined EASE, as member association, focused on promoting bromine-based Energy Storage technologies. This new collaboration will help BSEF to reinforce its dialogue on bromine based energy storage solutions with policy makers and stakeholders. The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) is...
BSEF, the international bromine producer’s association, is changing its corporate brand and logo. The rebranding reflects the desire of the industry to focus on the promotion of bromine and its benefits to society and economy. Since 1997, BSEF (Bromine Science Environmental Forum) has been working...
BSEF, The International Bromine Council, today formally joined Cefic, as an affiliate association, focused on promoting bromine-based technologies. This new arrangement will help reinforce the bromine industry dialogue with policy makers and stakeholders across a range of bromine technologies from energy storage and mercury emission control to fire...
The European Flame Retardants Association (EFRA) releases today the 2014 VECAP European Progress Report. The Voluntary Emissions Control Action programme (VECAP) is a product stewardship programme which aims to reduce potential emissions of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) by promoting environmental best practices throughout the value...
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a food additive used in soft drinks. It is not a flame retardant, they are totally different products. Apart from the fact that both contain bromine there is no direct connection between brominated vegetable oil and brominated flame retardants. The Bromine...