Dear Reader,
Welcome to the very first edition of our renewed newsletter! Why revive this now you ask? The EU policy arena is rapidly changing the context we work in, and as such may have an impact on the existing regulations around formaldehyde.
It all started in 2019, when the European Commission revealed its most ambitious environmental agenda: the EU Green Deal. Shortly after, this was followed by the Circular Economy Action Plan, the Climate Law, and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS).
The latter has as mission to ensure “chemicals are produced/used in a way that maximises their benefits to society while avoiding harm to planet & people and production and use of safe and sustainable chemicals in Europe becomes a benchmark worldwide”
Given the context, members of Formacare see the relevance of highlighting the important uses of formaldehyde, show how this substance can positively contribute to elements of the EU Green Deal, and back this up with data.
Continue reading to discover more.
Yours sincerely,
Lars Eric Johansson
Chairman Formacare
Executive Vice President Industrial Relations at OQ Chemicals