16th June 2021 BSEF Position Paper - EU Sustainable Products Initiative Key messages: Define sustainability in the context of products at the outset Include fire safety as a sustainability principle in product design Take a practical approach to managing circularity of products Maintain and strengthen the life...
Introduction BSEF, the International Bromine Council, supports the strong EU drive for a more circular economy contributing to a more sustainable and greener future. The recently adopted EU Circular Economy Action Plan[1] as part of the EU’s “Green Deal”, sets out a range of actions and initiatives designed...
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09 March 2020 The International Bromine Council (BSEF) lodged formal proceedings with the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg against the European Commission (EC) with respect to its recently published regulation on Ecodesign requirements electronic displays[1]. BSEF is the voice of the bromine flame retardant...
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...
BSEF PRESS STATEMENT, 1st October 2019 BSEF, The International Bromine Council, strongly opposes the arbitrary and discriminatory ban on halogenated flame retardants contained within the Lot 5 of the Ecodesign requirements for electronic displays[1] including televisions, monitors and digital signage adopted today. From 1 March 2021, the...