formacare
is the formaldehyde sector group of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) representing key European producers of formaldehyde, aminoplast glues and polyols.
Latest News
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29 November 2022Inspired by its natural versatility, discover where formaldehyde found its way into commercial applicationsClick below to view the video: -
4 November 2022Tackling plastic waste through biodegradability: does the solution lie in formaldehyde?It is no secret that we are currently going through a serious waste management crisis. Plastics in particular are stuck in the middle of this discussion: on the one hand, living without plastic is...
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26 October 2022The European Commission’s draft legislative proposal for the restriction of formaldehyde balances safety and the Single Market.On 6 October 2022, the European Commission published a revised draft proposal for the restriction of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in articles and vehicles under REACH. “Formacare supports protecting consumers from unsafe products, tackling unfair...
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21 September 2022Study reveals that the concept of TVOC may be misusedFormacare co-sponsored a scientific review by the Fraunhofer WKI Institute to get a deeper understanding of how TVOC (Total volatile organic compounds) are defined and to what extent the parameter is used correctly. The concept...
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31 May 2022Formacare press release on the restriction on formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in articlesFormacare calls for a restriction that ensures the highest level of consumer safety while preserving the European Single Market for products using formaldehyde. Formacare, a sector group of Cefic, takes note of the draft...