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Flame Retardant Chemistries Provide Proven Benefits Beyond Potential Alternatives

Flame Retardant Chemistries Provide Proven Benefits Beyond Potential Alternatives

08/10/2024 - Read more
BSEF host webinar on ECHA call for evidence on flame retardants

BSEF host webinar on ECHA call for evidence on flame retardants

27/02/2024 - Read more
BSEF statement on Regulatory strategy for Flame Retardants

BSEF statement on Regulatory strategy for Flame Retardants

26/09/2023 - Read more
New Study Sheds Light on Brominated Flame Retardants in WEEE Plastics and their integration into Europe’s Circular Economy

New Study Sheds Light on Brominated Flame Retardants in WEEE Plastics and their integration into Europe’s Circular Economy

25/09/2023 - Read more
Global electronics industry pushes back on Washington State’s unjustified draft rule on organohalogen flame retardants

Global electronics industry pushes back on Washington State’s unjustified draft rule on organohalogen flame retardants

14/02/2023 - Read more
BSEF co-organize successful Webinar on Fire Safety during the EU Fire Safety Week 2022

BSEF co-organize successful Webinar on Fire Safety during the EU Fire Safety Week 2022

13/12/2022 - Read more
BSEF believes in the continued safety of DBDPE despite Canadian draft Regulation for a restriction – A 60-day public commentary period has opened for stakeholder contributions

BSEF believes in the continued safety of DBDPE despite Canadian draft Regulation for a restriction – A 60-day public commentary period has opened for stakeholder contributions

27/05/2022 - Read more
BSEF fundamentally refuses the proposed Washington State ban of Organohalogen Flame retardants

BSEF fundamentally refuses the proposed Washington State ban of Organohalogen Flame retardants

16/02/2022 - Read more
ACC Comments on Draft Regulatory Determinations Report Under Safer Products for Washington

ACC Comments on Draft Regulatory Determinations Report Under Safer Products for Washington

03/02/2022 - Read more
Improving the loops of plastics in electronics

Improving the loops of plastics in electronics

02/02/2022 - Read more
BSEF response to the Nordic Council of Ministers report “Circular Plastics in Electrical and Electronic Equipment”

BSEF response to the Nordic Council of Ministers report “Circular Plastics in Electrical and Electronic Equipment”

21/01/2022 - Read more
Join BSEF at THE 20th International Electronics Recycling Congress – IERC 2022

Join BSEF at THE 20th International Electronics Recycling Congress – IERC 2022

15/12/2021 - Read more
NAFRA And Two Universities Launch Project to Develop Processes For Recovering And Recycling Bromine And Antimony From Flame-Retarded Plastics

NAFRA And Two Universities Launch Project to Develop Processes For Recovering And Recycling Bromine And Antimony From Flame-Retarded Plastics

08/12/2021 - Read more
BSEF at the EU Fire Safety Week 2021

BSEF at the EU Fire Safety Week 2021

02/12/2021 - Read more
Join BSEF at the European Fire Safety Week 2021

Join BSEF at the European Fire Safety Week 2021

23/11/2021 - Read more
 JOINT STATEMENT ON THE 2ND MEETING OF THE HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE ON ENFORCEMENT OF EU CHEMICAL LEGISLATION

 JOINT STATEMENT ON THE 2ND MEETING OF THE HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE ON ENFORCEMENT OF EU CHEMICAL LEGISLATION

22/11/2021 - Read more
The PSLoop (PolyStyrene Loop) Project and the revision of the threshold value for unintentional trace contaminants (UTCs) for Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) in Annex I to the EU POPs Regulation

The PSLoop (PolyStyrene Loop) Project and the revision of the threshold value for unintentional trace contaminants (UTCs) for Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) in Annex I to the EU POPs Regulation

15/11/2021 - Read more
BSEF appoints new Secretary General

BSEF appoints new Secretary General

07/10/2021 - Read more
Expoquimia: The International Chemistry Event showcase the commitment to sustainability and innovation

Expoquimia: The International Chemistry Event showcase the commitment to sustainability and innovation

16/09/2021 - Read more
Campus Essay: Science-based Understanding of Eco-friendly Flame Retardants

Campus Essay: Science-based Understanding of Eco-friendly Flame Retardants

08/07/2021 - Read more
BSEF response to EEB call for grouping of all brominated flame retardants and their inclusion on the REACH list of SVHCs

BSEF response to EEB call for grouping of all brominated flame retardants and their inclusion on the REACH list of SVHCs

07/07/2021 - Read more
Innovative Plant to Recycle Polystyrene Foam Demolition Waste and Recover Valuable Resources Opens in the Netherlands

Innovative Plant to Recycle Polystyrene Foam Demolition Waste and Recover Valuable Resources Opens in the Netherlands

17/06/2021 - Read more
BSEF Position Paper – EU Sustainable Products Initiative

BSEF Position Paper – EU Sustainable Products Initiative

16/06/2021 - Read more
BSEF supports Green Week 2021 in its “zero-pollution ambition”

BSEF supports Green Week 2021 in its “zero-pollution ambition”

31/05/2021 - Read more
In Memory Of Willem Hofland

In Memory Of Willem Hofland

28/05/2021 - Read more
BSEF response to study “Assessing Indoor Dust Interference with Human Nuclear Hormone Receptors in Cell-Based Luciferase Reporter Assays”

BSEF response to study “Assessing Indoor Dust Interference with Human Nuclear Hormone Receptors in Cell-Based Luciferase Reporter Assays”

25/05/2021 - Read more
Misconceptions about chemical families: the one-size-fits-all approach

Misconceptions about chemical families: the one-size-fits-all approach

05/05/2021 - Read more
Flame Retardants: Preventing Fires and Protecting People

Flame Retardants: Preventing Fires and Protecting People

18/03/2021 - Read more
Final report on TBBPA under RoHS 2 published

Final report on TBBPA under RoHS 2 published

16/02/2021 - Read more
BSEF welcomes the India Bromine Platform (IBP) as its affiliate member.

BSEF welcomes the India Bromine Platform (IBP) as its affiliate member.

03/02/2021 - Read more
SMX successfully completed a pilot project demonstrating a unique marker technology for brominated flame retardants in plastic

SMX successfully completed a pilot project demonstrating a unique marker technology for brominated flame retardants in plastic

22/01/2021 - Read more
BSEF statement – Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) proposal for Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) by Norway & co-submitted by Denmark

BSEF statement – Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) proposal for Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) by Norway & co-submitted by Denmark

20/11/2020 - Read more
Canadian study on brominated flame retardants in house dust has substantial limitations

Canadian study on brominated flame retardants in house dust has substantial limitations

19/11/2020 - Read more
Sofies study launched during BSEF webinar: “WEEE Plastics Recycling: towards a more Circular Economy”

Sofies study launched during BSEF webinar: “WEEE Plastics Recycling: towards a more Circular Economy”

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Brominated Flame Retardants are not hindering the recycling of WEEE plastics says new study

Brominated Flame Retardants are not hindering the recycling of WEEE plastics says new study

18/11/2020 - Read more
India ratifies ban on seven chemicals that are hazardous to health & environment listed under Stockholm Convention

India ratifies ban on seven chemicals that are hazardous to health & environment listed under Stockholm Convention

05/11/2020 - Read more
BSEF Asia Forum 2020 – Successful Webinar Gathered Key Asian Stakeholders

BSEF Asia Forum 2020 – Successful Webinar Gathered Key Asian Stakeholders

04/11/2020 - Read more
International Bromine Council (BSEF) response to ECHA (RAC) CLH opinion on ammonium bromide (NH4Br)

International Bromine Council (BSEF) response to ECHA (RAC) CLH opinion on ammonium bromide (NH4Br)

02/11/2020 - Read more
Online Launch – WEEE PLASTICS RECYCLING: towards a more Circular Economy

Online Launch – WEEE PLASTICS RECYCLING: towards a more Circular Economy

22/10/2020 - Read more
Save the date – BSEF Asia Forum 2020, 4th November

Save the date – BSEF Asia Forum 2020, 4th November

21/10/2020 - Read more
BSEF reiterates view that ban on halogenated flame retardants in the enclosure and stand of electronic displays in unwarranted and will do nothing to support the EU circular economy agenda

BSEF reiterates view that ban on halogenated flame retardants in the enclosure and stand of electronic displays in unwarranted and will do nothing to support the EU circular economy agenda

12/10/2020 - Read more
Yang Et Al show phones not a significant source of flame retardant exposure

Yang Et Al show phones not a significant source of flame retardant exposure

18/08/2020 - Read more
SMX’S technology utilised to enhance recycling approaches for brominated flame retardant materials

SMX’S technology utilised to enhance recycling approaches for brominated flame retardant materials

28/07/2020 - Read more
BSEF Position Paper: Circular Economy Action Plan 2020

BSEF Position Paper: Circular Economy Action Plan 2020

30/06/2020 - Read more
POLYSTYRENELOOP wins Blue Tulip Awards 2020

POLYSTYRENELOOP wins Blue Tulip Awards 2020

18/06/2020 - Read more
BSEF response to Alliance for Flame Retardant Free Furniture Position Paper – Unwanted toxic flame retardants preventing circularity and increasing fire toxicity

BSEF response to Alliance for Flame Retardant Free Furniture Position Paper – Unwanted toxic flame retardants preventing circularity and increasing fire toxicity

30/04/2020 - Read more
Abichama President, Lilian Salim, interviewed by Revista Incêndio (Fire Magazine), in Brazil

Abichama President, Lilian Salim, interviewed by Revista Incêndio (Fire Magazine), in Brazil

21/04/2020 - Read more
Study shows stricter regulations on furniture fire safety affect escape on fire scenarios

Study shows stricter regulations on furniture fire safety affect escape on fire scenarios

20/04/2020 - Read more
COVID 19 Update: BSEF team working remotely

COVID 19 Update: BSEF team working remotely

16/03/2020 - Read more
BSEF welcomes the EU Circular Economy action Plan

BSEF welcomes the EU Circular Economy action Plan

11/03/2020 - Read more
Ecodesign Regulation: International Bromine Council (BSEF) legally challenges European Commission ban on halogenated flame retardants in enclosures of electronic displays

Ecodesign Regulation: International Bromine Council (BSEF) legally challenges European Commission ban on halogenated flame retardants in enclosures of electronic displays

09/03/2020 - Read more
BSEF sponsors 19th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2020

BSEF sponsors 19th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2020

30/01/2020 - Read more
PolyStyreneLoop BV shortlisted for prestigious Plastics Recycling Awards Europe

PolyStyreneLoop BV shortlisted for prestigious Plastics Recycling Awards Europe

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BSEF Statement on the Oeko Institut draft RoHS restriction proposal for TBBPA

BSEF Statement on the Oeko Institut draft RoHS restriction proposal for TBBPA

13/12/2019 - Read more
Joint Industry Statement – RoHS Review

Joint Industry Statement – RoHS Review

06/12/2019 - Read more
International Bromine Council – BSEF, calls on European Commission to remove unwarranted ban on halogenated flame retardants (HFRs) in Ecodesign, E-Display Regulation

International Bromine Council – BSEF, calls on European Commission to remove unwarranted ban on halogenated flame retardants (HFRs) in Ecodesign, E-Display Regulation

05/12/2019 - Read more
New Joint paper – A long-term Strategy for Europe´s Industrial Future: from word to action

New Joint paper – A long-term Strategy for Europe´s Industrial Future: from word to action

26/11/2019 - Read more
Furniture Fire Safety Seminar: Is your sofa fire safe?

Furniture Fire Safety Seminar: Is your sofa fire safe?

25/11/2019 - Read more
BSEF, The International Bromine Council, meets with key Asian stakeholders in Seoul

BSEF, The International Bromine Council, meets with key Asian stakeholders in Seoul

06/11/2019 - Read more
BSEF sponsors MEC 14 – Multi-pollutant emissions from coal combustion workshop in Vietnam

BSEF sponsors MEC 14 – Multi-pollutant emissions from coal combustion workshop in Vietnam

28/10/2019 - Read more
BSEF response to innaccurate Bloomberg article on Bromine

BSEF response to innaccurate Bloomberg article on Bromine

15/10/2019 - Read more
BSEF objects to ban on halogenated flame retardants in EU Ecodesign requirements for electronic displays

BSEF objects to ban on halogenated flame retardants in EU Ecodesign requirements for electronic displays

01/10/2019 - Read more
Successful discussions at the International Seminar on Passive Protection (SIPP 2019) in São Paulo, Brazil

Successful discussions at the International Seminar on Passive Protection (SIPP 2019) in São Paulo, Brazil

04/09/2019 - Read more
We Are Hiring: Regulatory Affairs and Advocacy Manager

We Are Hiring: Regulatory Affairs and Advocacy Manager

17/07/2019 - Read more
BSEF supports Chemical Innovation and the Transition to a Circular Economy

BSEF supports Chemical Innovation and the Transition to a Circular Economy

11/07/2019 - Read more
BSEF facilitates the launch of the India Bromine Platform (IBP)

BSEF facilitates the launch of the India Bromine Platform (IBP)

14/06/2019 - Read more
European Environment Agency report announces “strong decreased concentrations of PBDEs” in Europe´s seas

European Environment Agency report announces “strong decreased concentrations of PBDEs” in Europe´s seas

28/05/2019 - Read more
New VECAP code of Best practices launched at the EuMBC Conference 2019

New VECAP code of Best practices launched at the EuMBC Conference 2019

24/05/2019 - Read more
VECAP celebrates its 15th anniversary with new Code of Best Practices

VECAP celebrates its 15th anniversary with new Code of Best Practices

15/05/2019 - Read more
New Study Demonstrates Safe Use of Brominated Polymeric Flame Retardant

New Study Demonstrates Safe Use of Brominated Polymeric Flame Retardant

25/04/2019 - Read more
BSEF sponsors the 2019 edition of the EuMBC Conference

BSEF sponsors the 2019 edition of the EuMBC Conference

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BSEF response to publication ““Ecotoxicological characterization of possible degradation products of the polymeric flame retardant “Polymeric FR” using algae and Daphnia OECD tests”

BSEF response to publication ““Ecotoxicological characterization of possible degradation products of the polymeric flame retardant “Polymeric FR” using algae and Daphnia OECD tests”

13/02/2019 - Read more
BSEF Presseinformation BSEF Mitteilung zu einem zweifelhaften Artikel in den “Environmental Health” (DE)

BSEF Presseinformation BSEF Mitteilung zu einem zweifelhaften Artikel in den “Environmental Health” (DE)

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BSEF Response to Inaccurate Environmental Health News article (United States) on Polymeric Flame Retardants

BSEF Response to Inaccurate Environmental Health News article (United States) on Polymeric Flame Retardants

22/01/2019 - Read more
BSEF at the Second meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP2)

BSEF at the Second meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP2)

11/12/2018 - Read more
BSEF is moving to new premises

BSEF is moving to new premises

06/12/2018 - Read more
BSEF Seminar gathers brominated flame retardants experts in Japan

BSEF Seminar gathers brominated flame retardants experts in Japan

29/11/2018 - Read more
BSEF at the Energy Storage Global Conference 2018 (video)

BSEF at the Energy Storage Global Conference 2018 (video)

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BSEF supports the 2018 Antimony Day

BSEF supports the 2018 Antimony Day

11/10/2018 - Read more
Bromine Technology batteries highlighted on the #Storage4EU campaign

Bromine Technology batteries highlighted on the #Storage4EU campaign

04/10/2018 - Read more
ABICHAMA performs pre-test in partnership with the Fire Department of Brasilia

ABICHAMA performs pre-test in partnership with the Fire Department of Brasilia

22/06/2018 - Read more
The importance of Bromine to society – Japan Chemical Daily article

The importance of Bromine to society – Japan Chemical Daily article

19/06/2018 - Read more
Efectis report on “Flame retardants in UK furniture increase smoke toxicity more than they reduce fire growth rate” study says that “the statistical data used are partial and not objective”

Efectis report on “Flame retardants in UK furniture increase smoke toxicity more than they reduce fire growth rate” study says that “the statistical data used are partial and not objective”

31/05/2018 - Read more
Response by Dr. Alexander Morgan to “Flame retardants in UK furniture increase smoke toxicity more than they reduce fire growth rate” Chemosphere 2018, 196, 429-439.

Response by Dr. Alexander Morgan to “Flame retardants in UK furniture increase smoke toxicity more than they reduce fire growth rate” Chemosphere 2018, 196, 429-439.

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BSEF contributes to the Battery-based energy storage roadmap (BATSTORM)

BSEF contributes to the Battery-based energy storage roadmap (BATSTORM)

18/05/2018 - Read more
ABICHAMA – The new member of Consultive Council of Brazilian Parliamentary Front for Fire Safety

ABICHAMA – The new member of Consultive Council of Brazilian Parliamentary Front for Fire Safety

17/04/2018 - Read more
Setting indicators for an ambitious EU Industrial Strategy

Setting indicators for an ambitious EU Industrial Strategy

12/04/2018 - Read more
BSEF Media Statement on the “Concentrations and migratabilities of hazardous elements in second-hand children’s plastic toys” study

BSEF Media Statement on the “Concentrations and migratabilities of hazardous elements in second-hand children’s plastic toys” study

15/02/2018 - Read more
BSEF becomes a member of The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE)

BSEF becomes a member of The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE)

10/01/2018 - Read more
The Minamata Convention on Mercury: A global treaty making mercury history

The Minamata Convention on Mercury: A global treaty making mercury history

29/09/2017 - Read more
EU’s Sustainable Energy Week 2017 – Clean Energy for all Europeans

EU’s Sustainable Energy Week 2017 – Clean Energy for all Europeans

19/06/2017 - Read more
BSEF Briefing Note – Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)

BSEF Briefing Note – Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)

02/06/2017 - Read more
BSEF’s new brand identity highlights its vision for the future

BSEF’s new brand identity highlights its vision for the future

21/11/2016 - Read more
Meet BSEF member companies at K-Show 2016

Meet BSEF member companies at K-Show 2016

20/10/2016 - Read more
BSEF becomes an affiliate of Cefic – the European Chemical Industry Council

BSEF becomes an affiliate of Cefic – the European Chemical Industry Council

07/10/2016 - Read more
Promoting Bromine and Bromine-based Technologies

Promoting Bromine and Bromine-based Technologies

20/04/2016 - Read more
VECAP report shows significant achievements on its 10th anniversary

VECAP report shows significant achievements on its 10th anniversary

26/02/2015 - Read more
New Research Shows Human Exposures to Common Flame Retardants Well Below Guidance Limits

New Research Shows Human Exposures to Common Flame Retardants Well Below Guidance Limits

09/12/2014 - Read more
BBC Radio Broadcast on Bromine

BBC Radio Broadcast on Bromine

06/10/2014 - Read more
Television burning test: demonstrating the need for high fire safety standards

Television burning test: demonstrating the need for high fire safety standards

01/10/2014 - Read more
Update – Restriction proposal submitted by ECHA for Decabromodiphenyl ether (deca-BDE)

Update – Restriction proposal submitted by ECHA for Decabromodiphenyl ether (deca-BDE)

19/09/2014 - Read more
Bromine is Essential for Life, Shows New Research

Bromine is Essential for Life, Shows New Research

10/06/2014 - Read more
Clarification regarding articles stating that brominated vegetable oil is a flame retardant

Clarification regarding articles stating that brominated vegetable oil is a flame retardant

06/05/2014 - Read more
Flame Retardants help slow down the spread of fire

Flame Retardants help slow down the spread of fire

02/05/2014 - Read more
EU Member States asked to voluntarily monitor some brominated flame retardants in food

EU Member States asked to voluntarily monitor some brominated flame retardants in food

07/03/2014 - Read more
Misleading coverage of recent Lancet study

Misleading coverage of recent Lancet study

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