News

Filter Categories
Filter - All
Highlights
Sort By Date
  • 17 October 2024
    Read More
    Highlights
    Polyoxymethylene (POM): a versatile material for precision parts
    Derived from formaldehyde, polyoxymethylene, or POM, is a high-performance thermoplastic valued for its remarkable properties. It stands at the forefront of innovation in key sectors such as automotive, healthcare and medicine, electronics, office and domestic...
  • space elements, interstellar environment
    26 June 2024
    Read More
    Highlights
    New: Video on the groundbreaking discovery of interstellar formaldehyde and the birth of astrochemistry
    In collaboration with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), we are thrilled to announce the release of a new video that delves into the history-altering discovery of interstellar formaldehyde in the 1960s. This finding was...
  • 7 December 2023
    Read More
    Highlights
    Occupational safety and formaldehyde in Europe – a regulatory success story
    The question of occupational safety when formaldehyde is involved is a question of constant preoccupation in Europe. The European producers of formaldehyde gathered in the Cefic sector group, Formacare, would like to reinstate that the...
  • Formacare press statement
    14 November 2023
    Read More
    Highlights
    Formacare reaction to ANSES opinion on formaldehyde
    ANSES’ conclusions challenge EU’s formaldehyde risk assessment: Formacare responds, citing no new evidence  Representing Europe’s formaldehyde industry, Formacare, a sector group of Cefic underlines the absence of new scientific evidence in ANSES’ report linking formaldehyde exposure...
  • 21 September 2023
    Read More
    Highlights
    Formaldehyde’s role in wood construction and a cleaner future
    Formaldehyde-based adhesives are key partners of the wood construction industry. In our new video, discover how it contributes to sustainability, durability, and the EU Green Deal’s climate neutrality goals for 2050. 
  • 14 July 2023
    Read More
    Highlights
    Formacare press release on the adoption of the restriction in products and vehicles
    Formaldehyde producers support new EU emissions restrictions and call for clear guidelines to support its implementation Formacare, a sector group of Cefic, welcomes the EU’s recent adoption of a formaldehyde emissions restriction. Representing Europe’s formaldehyde industry,...
  • 17 April 2023
    Read More
    Highlights
    Formacare releases its new video – Watch it!
     Formaldehyde finds wide usage in healthcare applications due to its versatile properties, and it serves a significant contribution to the medical industry. Learn more by watching our new video focusing on these applications.
  • Video on the benefits and applications of formaldehyde - discover where formaldehyde found its way into commercial applications
    29 November 2022
    Read More
    Highlights
    Inspired by its natural versatility, discover where formaldehyde found its way into commercial applications
    Formaldehyde is naturally found in all organic forms of life such as: – trees and plants – fruit and vegetables – animals and human beings If it occurs in nature, why do we need to produce it synthetically? Watch our...
  • Does the solution to plastic waste lied in formaldehyde - BDO, biodegradability
    4 November 2022
    Read More
    Highlights
    Tackling plastic waste through biodegradability: does the solution lie in formaldehyde?
    It is no secret that we are currently going through a serious...
  • 26 October 2022
    Read More
    Highlights
    The European Commission’s draft legislative proposal for the restriction of formaldehyde balances safety and the Single Market.
    The European Commission published a revised draft proposal...
  • formaldehyde, wooden furniture, wooden floor, TVOC, indoor air quality
    21 September 2022
    Read More
    Highlights
    Study reveals that the concept of TVOC may be misused
    Formacare co-sponsored a scientific review by...
  • 31 May 2022
    Read More
    Highlights
    Formacare press release on the restriction on formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in articles
    Formacare calls for a restriction that ensures the highest...
  • 4 May 2022
    Read More
    Highlights
    Tackling antimicrobial resistance with formaldehyde: A potential solution to treatment of urinary tract infections
    Antimicrobial 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 versus...
  • Extra extra read all about it
    9 December 2021
    Read More
    Highlights
    Formacare closes 2021 with the launch of a revamped newsletter
    2019 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. The...
  • 13 February 2020
    Read More
    Highlights
    Formacare Voluntary Agreement :Results of the 2019 Campaign are now available
    Formacare Voluntary Agreement :Results of the 2019 Campaign are now available : The first full results from the Formacare Voluntary Agreement ...
  • 21 October 2019
    Read More
    Highlights
    The formaldehyde sector welcomes the progress in ensuring the best conditions for workers
    Formacare welcomes strong uptake of its voluntary agreement protecting workers ...
  • 21 May 2019
    Read More
    Highlights
    Formacare Members sign a Voluntary Agreement to protect workers
    In 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 (OEL)...
  • 29 March 2019
    Read More
    Highlights
    Acquisition of INEOS Melamines & Paraform
    Acquisition of INEOS Melamines & Paraform sees Silverfleet Capital’s portfolio company Prefere Resins take a key step to becoming a leading global resin producer
  • 28 March 2019
    Read More
    Highlights
    CMD 3: European Parliament plenary voted the third amendment to CMD, covering formaldehyde
    European Parliament plenary just voted in favor of the report prepared by MEP Laura Agea regarding...
  • 10 March 2019
    Read More
    Highlights
    Formaldehyde sources, formaldehyde concentrations and air exchange rates in European housings - a study by Salthammer
    A literature study was carried out with respect to...