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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...
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4 May 2022Tackling antimicrobial resistance with formaldehyde: A potential solution to treatment of urinary tract infectionsAntimicrobial resistance has been increasingly identified as a growing societal and global concern. The main cause is linked to the increased use of antibiotics. How can we balance the approach between these medical solutions...
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9 December 2021Formacare closes 2021 with the launch of a revamped newsletter2019 was the start of a new era, with the launch of the EU Green Deal. Since then the European Commission has followed suit by publishing its Circular Economy Action Plan and Climate Strategy....
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24 November 2021Formacare welcomes Egger as new memberBrussels, 24 November 2021 - The General Assembly of Formacare has formally approved the membership of EGGER to the sector group. The support from the group was unanimous. Lars Eric Johansson, Chairman of Formacare: "We...
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13 February 2020Formacare Voluntary Agreement :Results of the 2019 Campaign are now availableFormacare Voluntary Agreement :Results of the 2019 Campaign are now available : The first full results from the Formacare Voluntary Agreement ...
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21 October 2019The formaldehyde sector welcomes the progress in ensuring the best conditions for workersFormacare welcomes strong uptake of its voluntary agreement protecting workers ...
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21 May 2019Formacare Members sign a Voluntary Agreement to protect workersIn a unique partnership with trade unions, the formaldehyde sector moves to limit exposure to formaldehyde for 30,000 EU workers. On 16 May, Formacare’s General Assembly approved a Voluntary Agreement to implement occupational exposure limit...
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29 March 2019The Formaldehyde Value Chain Alliance promoting worker safety receives the European Association’s Silver Collaboration AwardThe alliance has been praised...
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29 March 2019Acquisition of INEOS Melamines & ParaformAcquisition of INEOS Melamines & Paraform sees Silverfleet Capital’s portfolio company Prefere Resins take a key step to becoming a leading global resin producer
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28 March 2019CMD 3: European Parliament plenary voted the third amendment to CMD, covering formaldehydeEuropean Parliament plenary just voted in favor of the report prepared by MEP Laura Agea regarding...
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10 March 2019Formaldehyde sources, formaldehyde concentrations and air exchange rates in European housings - a study by SalthammerA literature study was carried out with respect to...
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8 March 2019Report from ANSES founds no suitable alternative to formalin for medical useIn 2014, a study was commissioned by French agency ANSES to study the available substitution products to formaldehyde in...