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PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Northern Ireland bag charge takes effect / Scotland to follow / Pressure on England (22.04.2013)

ITALY
Non-biodegradable plastic bag ban to be enforced from late May / Cereplast gears up to supply (17.04.2013)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
ACC responds to New York mayor's call for ban on EPS in foodservice and drink containers / Study highlights costs of implementing proposals (05.04.2013)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
EPA begins risk assessment for four flame retardant chemicals / 50 substitutes identified (04.04.2013)

POLYURETHANE FOAMS
Spanish cartel investigation ends with fine extending to millions of euros / Recticel as key witness (20.03.2013)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Ukraine parliament mulls draft law to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags (19.03.2013)

RECYCLING
European Commission launches plastic waste consultation / Results of latest Green Paper initiative to feed into 2014 waste policy review / Industry associations welcome latest action (12.03.2013)

EUROPEAN MACHINERY
Industry associations welcome revised EC regulations on market surveillance / Call for larger role in ensuring compliance and harmonised penalties (21.02.2013)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
New York mayor Bloomberg calls for citywide polystyrene ban / Industry and business response critical (19.02.2013)

INJECTION MOULDING
Introducing new “EUROMAP 60”: Energy measurement guidelines revised to allow for comparison between different machinery and production processes (08.02.2013)

PAKISTAN
Symphony CEO welcomes plastic bag legislation / All plastics must be oxo-biodegradable from April (07.02.2013)

HALOPOLYMER
Russian fluoropolymer producer joins PlasticsEurope industry association / Two fluoroplastics approved for food contact by France's SGS Multilab (05.02.2013)

CARRIER BAGS
No decision yet on plastic bag tax in England / Environmental campaigners call for action / Government had promised decision by end of 2012 (22.01.2013)

PC SHEET
European Polycarbonate Sheet Extruders working towards norms, CE mark for PC sheet (08.01.2013)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Biodegradable bag now compulsory / Authorities considering additional measures (02.01.2013)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Swiss parliament votes to ban single-trip plastic bags / Federal Council must make final decision / No litter problem (19.12.2012)

BRAZIL
Government develops timetable for petrochemicals tax cuts / Part of measures to revitalise sector (17.12.2012)

RECYCLING
New EU proposals highlight waste management and recycling / Welcomed by EuPR (07.12.2012)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Toronto city council rescinds controversial bag ban / Bows to pressure from two lawsuits / Review of measures on reducing bags due in June 2013 (03.12.2012)

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
European parliament rejects shale gas ban / “Robust rules” for fracking urged (26.11.2012)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
PlasticsEurope “concerned” about unilateral bans on BPA / Calls on EU member states to respect existing food contact regulations (22.11.2012)

TDI
China imposes penalty duties on TDI from the EU / Bayer, BorsodChem and Dow affected (16.11.2012)

PET FILM
Expiry of anti-dumping measure relating to products from Brazil, India and Israel (14.11.2012)

CARRIER BAGS
UK's Defra mulls introduction of levy on single-use carriers in England / No decision before results from first-year tax in Wales is known (29.10.2012)

RECYCLING UK
Industry association PAFA backs call for reprocessing investment / Wales could benefit from EU match-funding grants (22.10.2012)

PLASTICS RECYCLING
Industry association EUPR lauds EU environment commissioner's support / “Too much plastics to energy recovery” (17.10.2012)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Haiti bans import, production and marketing of PE bags and PS foam containers / Toronto city council could vote again on controversial bag ban (28.09.2012)

INDIA
New Delhi imposes blanket ban on plastics / Directive includes manufacture and distribution (18.09.2012)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Denmark steps ahead of EU on phase-out of phthalates / Suspected endocrine disruptors (04.09.2012)

PAKISTAN
Provisional anti-dumping levies on BOPP imports from Middle East, China / Suit by Tri-Pack Films (31.08.2012)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Toronto city council passes measure prohibiting retailers from handing out plastic bags / Law to go into effect in January 2013 / Plastics industry shocked, considering all available options (29.08.2012)

CARRIER BAGS
UK industry hits back at campaign for bag levy / Trade bodies accuse organisers of misrepresentation (24.08.2012)

REACH
ECHA launches classification and labelling consultation for DIHP plasticiser (24.08.2012)

BOPP FILM MARKET
Malaysia launches probe into imports from Vietnam and other Asian countries (23.08.2012)

AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY
European Commission launches probe into possible wire harness cartel activities (17.08.2012)

MTM PLASTICS
German recycler welcomes new EuCertPlast standard as a basis for fair competition (10.08.2012)

HALOPOLYMER
Russian fluorinated polymers producer receives EU food contact certification / New sales offices in the US and Switzerland (09.08.2012)

UK RECYCLING
Government support to boost investor confidence / Collection methods need to be optimised (09.08.2012)

CHINA
Compliance with government ban on super-thin plastic bags varies / Supermarkets score high, farmers' markets low / Cities more obliging than the countryside (03.08.2012)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
EU ends anti-dumping measures against China and Thailand / Cites lack of cooperation from European manufacturers (25.07.2012)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
FDA officially seals phase-out of baby products containing BPA / Request by chemistry council (20.07.2012)

RECYCLING
New European-wide recycling certification and audit scheme introduced / EuCertPlast will assure highest operational and environmental standards (18.07.2012)

UPDATE - PLASTIC PIPES
EU authorities raid offices of several producers on suspicion of illegal price fixing / Tessenderlo, Pipelife and Wavin searched (13.07.2012)

CARRIER BAGS
Scotland to introduce 5 pence charge / Measure aimed at promoting reuse (03.07.2012)

BULGARIA
New tax regime for plastic bags to take effect in October / Successive price rises (02.07.2012)

PHILIPPINES
Deadline for ban to phase out plastic bags and styrofoam drawing closer / Task force monitors compliance (29.06.2012)

CANADA
Quebec: Beverage container deposits to be doubled from January 2013 / Aim to improve recycling rates / Fears that retailers' costs will increase / 74% of containers is now recovered (28.06.2012)

RUSSIA
PET producers and processors appeal to prime minister Medvedev to intervene on proposed ban / Law would send the industry back years (28.06.2012)

REACH
ECHA rejects Danish proposal to restrict four phthalates (22.06.2012)

GLASS FIBRE PRODUCTS
Dumping accusations against Chinese woven fabric withdrawn (15.06.2012)

EUROPEN
Revised guide to European packaging legislation is published / EU developments and national regulations (28.05.2012)

POLYURETHANE FOAMS
Irwin Seating latest US-company to join international price-fixing case (25.05.2012)

PLASTIC PACKAGING
PAFA says new recycling targets have ignored industry research / No clear waste policy / Further infrastructure investment needed (24.05.2012)

INDIA
Supreme Court to consider total plastics ban / Anti-littering effort supported by TV station (10.05.2012)

MDI
Brazil imposes anti-dumping duties on imports from the US and China / Finance minister announces measures to ease pressure on industrial sector (04.05.2012)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Sweden to ban BPA in baby food packaging from 2013 / EU countries torpedo planned French move (26.04.2012)

THE NETHERLANDS
Municipalities and packaging producers reach deal to scrap PET deposit in favour of public recycling / New law to take effect in 2014 (19.04.2012)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Uruguay bans imports of baby bottles with BPA / Regulation of BPA, DEHP, plasticisers in Taiwan (13.04.2012)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
FDA declines again to move on BPA / Cites need for further studies / Health advocates critical (04.04.2012)

CHINA
Ministry of Commerce launches anti-dumping investigation into TDI imports from the EU (30.03.2012)

REACH
ECHA updates list of substances of very high concern / Very few company notifications received to date (09.03.2012)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Argentinia bans BPA in baby bottles / Authorities cite precedents elsewhere / Growing list (08.03.2012)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Scottish environmental agency slaps ExxonMobile with record fine for failing to report climate pollution from Fife ethylene cracker / Dow Chemical penalised as well (22.02.2012)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
UAE ban on non-oxo-biodegradable plastic products to take effect on 1 January 2013 (21.02.2012)

BIOPLASTICS
European Bioplastics association welcomes EU “Bioeconomy Strategy” / Calls for more specific measures on bioplastics (21.02.2012)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
East Africa is poised to regulate polyethylene / Legislation must be approved by heads of state (13.02.2012)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Belgian senate signs off on bill banning bisphenol A in food packaging (07.02.2012)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Levy on single-use carriers in Northern Ireland from April 2013 / Charge will double in 2014 / Independent retailers unhappy (07.02.2012)

POLYURETHANE FOAMS
Spanish authorities investigate possible PU foam cartel / Search offices of several producers (01.02.2012)

HUNGARY
Authorities investigate possible plastic pipe cartel / Inspect offices of Wavin, Pipelife and Tessenderlo (20.01.2012)

VINYL ACETATE
European Commission lifts provisional anti-dumping duties on North American VAM imports / Releases all funds secured so far (18.01.2012)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
EU Commission finds that citizens favour plastic bag ban / More than 15,500 participated in 2011 consultation / Member states upgrade legislation / Cereplast sees good chances for biopolymers (11.01.2012)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
FDA amends DEHP plasticiser regulations for bottled water (05.01.2012)

PLASTIC PACKAGING
Spanish authorities hand down fines in price fixing case / Linpac blows the whistle / ILPA-ILIP and Veripack charged (04.01.2012)

US PLASTICS INDUSTRY
New strategy to defend plastic carrier bags / Bag producers join SPI / More film recycling (21.12.2011)

INDIA
Commerce ministry agrees to enhance packaging industry standards / Boost to USD 23 bn market (01.12.2011)

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
US Environmental Protection Agency to study shale gas-related water issues / European resistance growing / Strategic move toward exploitation in Poland (09.11.2011)

CAPROLACTAM
China imposes anti-dumping duties on EU, US imports (04.11.2011)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
France extends BPA ban to all food packaging / Industry groups cite conflict with European rules (21.10.2011)

POLYCARBONATE
PC sheets perform well under new EU fire standard test (18.10.2011)

RECYCLING
EPRO working group established to identify solutions for agricultural plastic waste disposal / No pan-European legislation / “Lack of sustainable options” (07.09.2011)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Welsh government urged to reconsider proposed carrier bag levy / A deeply flawed policy, says the Carrier Bag Consortium (07.09.2011)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
California Senate votes to outlaw BPA in some baby products / Ban could be applied in July 2013 (02.09.2011)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Follow-up: BPF calls proposed Irish packaging levy “inappropriate” (26.08.2011)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
British retailer Tesco abandons biodegradable bags / Concerns over environmental impact and physical strength / Additive supplier defends technology / Consultation in Scotland could lead to bag levy (24.08.2011)

PLASTIC BAGS
Rome's legal push forces Brussels' hand / Italy is Europe's leading plastic bag consumer / Some 2.5m t of polyethylene were processed into bags and pouches in 2009 / 15,000 respond to EU bag ban survey (23.08.2011)

VINYL ACETATE
EU imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on imports from the US (19.08.2011)

QATAR
Supreme Health Council imposes deadline on the phase-out of plastic packaging for hot foodstuffs / Grace period of 90 days (04.08.2011)

GLASS FIBRE IMPORTS
European Commission launches investigation into Chinese woven and stitched glass fibre fabric imports (03.08.2011)

REACH
“Polymer REACH” project enters testing phase / New e-learning platform to smooth implementation for SMEs (01.08.2011)

CORRECTION - ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
Revised EU directive on hazardous substances found in E&E goods comes into force (28.07.2011)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Public consultation on levy for single-use bags in Northern Ireland / Charge to be introduced by April 2013 (28.07.2011)

TOY MARKET
New EU safety directive comes into force / Standard supposed to be adapted to technical innovations / German, European industry groups welcome amendments (26.07.2011)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
EU ban on cadmium comes into force (19.07.2011)

BASF
No anti-trust fines for Ciba subsidiary / European Commission lifts resolution citing statute of limitations (13.07.2011)

COMMENT
To Frack or Not to Frack – that is Europe's question (11.07.2011)

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
USA extends anti-dumping tariffs on PTFE from Italy (05.07.2011)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
European Union tightens its controls on imports of plastics kitchenware from China and Hong Kong / Move aimed at preventing critical leaches of PAA and formaldehyde (29.06.2011)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
German packaging association lashes out at EU's “apparent” plans to ban non-biodegradables (27.06.2011)

LANXESS
“Durethan” polyamide 6 grade meets European “Hazard Level 3” specifications / Suitable for rail vehicle equipment applications (10.06.2011)

PVC TRADE
Brazilian processors concerned about S-PVC import barriers (07.06.2011)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Follow-up: China bans BPA in baby bottles (02.06.2011)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Move to switch country to biodegradable plastic bags by 2013 / Suppliers should apply for product approval (31.05.2011)

BRAZIL
Follow-up: São Paulo bag ban to go into effect on 1 January 2012 / Salvador city council votes in favour of oxo-biodegradable plastic bags (25.05.2011)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
EU mulling union-wide ban / Online survey to gather civil society suggestions (24.05.2011)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
ECPI: Industry protests French bill banning phthalates / Legislation takes first parliamentary hurdle (24.05.2011)

BRAZIL
Plastic bag ban planned in São Paulo state / Opposition by plastics groups (18.05.2011)

FOOD PACKAGING
New EU Plastics Implementing Measure comes into effect on 1 May / Phased implementation of certain regulations concerning plastics that come into contact with food (29.04.2011)

QUADRANT
Food grade thermoplastics for stock-shape production (19.04.2011)

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Welsh Assembly Government urged to abandon single-use bag tax / Response to research showing heavier weight bags have higher carbon footprint (18.03.2011)

PVC
European Council of Ministers passes amendment restricting the use of cadmium in PVC (16.03.2011)

ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING
European WEEE volumes not increasing / Different, market-led approach in US / EU parliament votes for tougher regulations (18.02.2011)

GLASS FIBRE IMPORTS
Anti-dumping duty on imports from China to be slashed to 13.8% / EuCIA to continue to work against “harmful” tariffs / Further review called for by EuPC president (28.01.2011)

CAPROLACTAM
China imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on imports from EU and US (26.01.2011)

FOOD PACKAGING
First EU-wide regulation for food-grade plastics / New rules focus on conformity and multilayered film (26.01.2011)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Canada moves to ban phthalates in toys / US designs assessment tool for hazardous chemicals (20.01.2011)

PLASTICS CONVERTERS
EuPC files complaint against Italy's bag ban (11.01.2011)

ITALY
Controversial ban on non-degradable plastic bags in force since 1 January / Producers face retooling (05.01.2011)

COMPOSITES
EU proposes watering down import duties on Chinese glass fibre / Industry associations welcome move but demand measures be completely slashed (03.01.2011)

CHINA
EU tightens controls on Chinese imports of plastics kitchenware / Permanent regulation to enter into force next year (02.12.2010)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
EU bans PC baby bottles from 2011 / Health groups delighted, PlasticsEurope “disturbed” (29.11.2010)

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EU votes for revisions in RoHS / PlasticsEurope welcomes changes to hazardous substances directive (29.11.2010)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Introduction of charge for carrier bags in Wales delayed until October 2011 / Minimum level of 5 pence (11.11.2010)

GLASS FIBRE PRODUCTS
Provisional anti-dumping measures against Chinese imports / Processors predict a bleak future / Manufacturers welcome “necessary measure” (22.09.2010)

COMPOSITES
EU imposes anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese glass fibre imports / Industry association fears market shake-up (02.09.2010)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
German authority says new studies on BPA show no evidence of negative effects / Sweden prepares to ban the chemical (27.08.2010)

COMPOSITES
European Commission delays vote on anti-dumping tariffs for Chinese glass fibre imports (23.08.2010)

COMPOSITES
EuCIA calls possible EU tariffs on Chinese glass fibre products “shocking” / GlassFibreEurope says healthy competition needed (13.08.2010)

POLYURETHANE FOAMS
Follow-up: Carpenter among companies suspected of price fixing / FBI searches Richmond headquarters / Vita declines to comment on investigation (11.08.2010)

POLYURETHANE
European Commission investigates suspected PU foam manufacturers' cartel / Recticel and other companies raided (04.08.2010)

LANXESS
EFSA says phthalate-free plasticiser "Mesamoll II“ poses no risk in food applications / Official EC approval expected this fall / Possible inroads into the global toy market (01.07.2010)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Wales to introduce mandatory charge for single-use carrier bags / 7 pence levy planned for spring 2011 (10.06.2010)

GERMAN PLASTICS MACHINERY
Suppliers hit by piracy problems / VDMA takes action (01.06.2010)

REACH
EC chiefs discuss progress / List of hazardous substances expanded (29.03.2010)

PLASTICS PACKAGING
Price fixing probe against Spanish and Italian companies / Offices searched by local authorities (15.03.2010)

PACKAGING REGULATIONS EUROPE
Europen reports on German drinks packaging / Ireland launches waste management review / EC publishes 203 page report on waste directive (04.03.2010)

ISRAEL
Environment ministry distributes memorandum on packaging waste / Knesset passes law on beverage containers / 22.5% recycling target for plastic (25.02.2010)

FLAME RETARDANTS
Update to Norwegian action plan aims to cut emissions completely by 2020 / EBFRIP warns about pre-empting future EU decisions (10.02.2010)

PLASTIC PACKAGING
District of Columbia launches “Skip the bag, save the river” campaign / Customers of shops selling food or alcohol now charged 5 cents for each bag (01.02.2010)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Toys containing DEHP banned in Australia (29.01.2010)

GLASS FIBRE PRODUCTS
European Commission launches investigation into Chinese imports / APFE accusations of dumping / EuCIA warns that import duties could drive prices up, production elsewhere (15.01.2010)

TURKEY
Import duties on commodity plastics reduced? (15.01.2010)

PLASTIC PACKAGING
New EU directive on authoritative list for plastics in contact with food (04.01.2010)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
German authority calls for tighter EU rules on carcinogens in toys / Current standards inadequate (16.12.2009)

PACKAGING REGULATIONS
Taskforce begins work on developing ISO standards for packaging and the environment (10.12.2009)

ADDITIVES
EUR 173m fines levied on European stabilisers cartel / Ciba to pay EUR 68.4m for price fixing (13.11.2009)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Tax on disposable carrier bags set to be introduced in Wales by 2011 / Voluntary agreement insufficient (09.11.2009)

PACKAGING REGULATIONS EUROPE
Europen objects to changes in French law / EFTA drops Norwegian case on beverage packaging tax (06.11.2009)

CHINA
Anti-dumping tariffs imposed on PA 6.6 imports (22.10.2009)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Plans for US-style REACH unveiled by Obama administration / BPA discussion gathers intensity (21.10.2009)

PACKAGING REGULATIONS IN EUROPE
EU countries meet or surpass targets for packaging recycling / Europen updates on France, Malta, UK (12.10.2009)

PVC
China extends antidumping tolls on PVC imports from Japan, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan and the US (12.10.2009)

RECYCLING
North Carolina enacts law prohibiting disposal of plastic bottles on landfills (09.10.2009)

CLIMATE CHANGE LEVY
BPF: More than 100 UK company sites to receive discounts / 2009 deadline to register for the scheme imminent (06.10.2009)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Ireland to double existing tax on disposable bags / Bill to be enacted by end 2009 (02.10.2009)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
European plastics producers added to EU “carbon leakage” list / Free emissions trading allowances (25.09.2009)

MAUSER
IBCs pass new EU vibration test / All European production sites meet BAM standards (14.09.2009)

PET MARKET
EC initiates anti-subsidy proceedings / Imports from Iran, Pakistan and UAE under investigation (11.09.2009)

WASTE BAGS
Bioplastics fare poorly in life cycle assessment / Recyclates cause the least environmental impact (28.08.2009)

SOLID SURFACE MATERIALS
New international standard in force / Technical data sheet (23.07.2009)

EUPC
PEST project established to cut costs in REACH registration / December deadline for converters (17.07.2009)

REACH
Seven substances recommended for strict controls (01.07.2009)

PVC HEAT STABILISERS
EU suspects cartel / Akzo, Ciba and Arkema confirm notification (26.03.2009)

AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
New EC measures, but industry remains responsible (02.03.2009)

TOY MARKET
European Parliament passes new safety directive (26.01.2009)

PET FILMS
Review of anti-dumping duty on Indian goods (21.01.2009)

REACH
List of 150,000 pre-registered substances published / Final screening process continues (07.01.2009)

AUTOMOBILE PARTS
WTO rules that China must lower tariffs (22.12.2008)

PRODUCT SAFETY
US Food and Drug Administration spreads its wings / Offices in China, India and Europe (02.12.2008)

CHINA
Anti-dumping investigation into polyamide imports from the EU, USA and Taiwan (01.12.2008)

TOYS
China and EU sign revised product safety agreement / Trilateral meeting in Brussels / Call for common standards (24.11.2008)

TOY MARKET
EU Parliament about to adopt revised toy safety directive / Calls for independent checks (14.11.2008)

CHINA
Lower export duty on plastic products (04.11.2008)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Canada follows through on Bisphenol A plans / Ban on PC baby bottles / FDA's impartiality again challenged (22.10.2008)

REACH
European Chemicals Agency publishes list of substances pre-registered by 1 October (16.10.2008)

REACH
European Chemicals Agency overwhelmed by pre-registrations / Limits set for some companies (14.10.2008)

TOYS
Chinese government planning to review quality standards / Exports down 22% (03.10.2008)

REACH
EuPR publishes plastics pre-registration directory (01.10.2008)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Scare over PC feedstock bisphenol A crosses the Atlantic / PlasticsEurope seeks to calm the waters (25.09.2008)

FLAME RETARDANTS
Producers welcome EC decision to clear brominated TBBPA (01.07.2008)

ASSOCIATIONS
European, US machinery groups reconcile safety standards (12.06.2008)

REACH
European Chemicals Agency officially opened (11.06.2008)

TOY MARKET
EU commissioner Kuneva targets voluntary safety pact with manufacturers (21.05.2008)

SANDRETTO
European Commission launches investigation into machinery manufacturer / Italy allegedly exceeded state aid period (22.04.2008)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Canadian government proposes to ban bisphenol A in baby bottles / “Better to be safe than sorry,” minister says / Eastman could profit from sports bottle switch (21.04.2008)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Latest North American bisphenol A studies trigger consumer panic / “Some” concern about low-dose effects, but “no clear evidence" (18.04.2008)

PLASTIC PACKAGING
Strong reaction to UK government bag charge proposals / PAFA and CBC claim a “U-turn” (28.03.2008)

TOY MARKET
US retailers to phase out phthalates / Industry association approves new safety testing system (21.02.2008)

PLASTICS PACKAGING RECYCLING
New packaging recovery and recycling targets for the UK / Steady year-on-year increase (19.02.2008)

TOY MARKET
European Commission presents new draft directive on toy safety / Target is banning toxic substances (08.02.2008)

INEOS
EU approval for takeover of Kerling / PVC markets more open than thought (04.02.2008)

FLAME RETARDANTS
EU risk review confirms safety of products containing brominated deca-BDE / Basis for REACH registration (09.01.2008)

PACKAGING REGULATIONS IN EUROPE
Europen: New recycling targets in UK / Packaging association established in Bosnia Herzegovina / French President backs action on waste / German Packaging Ordinance revision / Hungary fails to respond to EC amendment (08.01.2008)

PLASTIC PACKAGING
France lifts ban on conventional plastics / Victory for competition in the EU (04.01.2008)

ENVIRONMENT
Retailing giant Sears to phase out PVC use (03.01.2008)

ASSOCIATIONS
US polyurethane foam makers adopt environmental standard based on Europe's “CertiPUR” (18.12.2007)

PACKAGING REGULATIONS IN EUROPE
Europen: Dutch to introduce carbon-based packaging tax / Belgium condemned by European Court of Justice / Germans revision of Packaging Ordinance delayed / Higher plastics bag levy in Ireland / New bulletin highlights progress on regulation (30.10.2007)

TOY MARKET
EU Commission calls for stricter measures on toy safety / Review of the European directive promised (12.10.2007)

INEOS
EU launches in-depth probe into Kerling deal / Concerns about UK / Decision in January 2008 (12.09.2007)

SUMITOMO
EU approves takeover of Asahi Kasei compounding units (24.08.2007)

INEOS
EU extends deadline for review of Kerling takeover plan (23.08.2007)

EUROMAP
New recommendations on pipe and profile extrusion lines (10.08.2007)

REACH
EuPC warns members they are not prepared for new EU regulation / Web-based help desk available (05.07.2007)

PACKAGING REGULATIONS IN EUROPE
Biodegradable products may escape taxation / Bans on plastic carrier bags in France and Italy (03.07.2007)

REACH
New EU chemicals legislation takes effect / Organisations offer help (04.06.2007)

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Polystyrene: Los Angeles considers packaging ban (01.06.2007)

PACKAGING REGULATIONS
EU does away with standard sizes for food packs / Protests from consumer protection groups (24.05.2007)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
EFSA: New BPA intake limits recommended (27.02.2007)

REACH
Chemicals legislation on its way / EU Parliament, EU Commission and member states in agreement (15.12.2006)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Albemarle says flame retardant TBBPA carries "no risk" (31.10.2006)

ENVIRONMENT
Scottish Parliament´s environment committee will not recommend a plastic carrier bag tax (18.10.2006)

IRELAND
Plastic shopping bag tax will be increased / Shock factor lessened / Sales rising (27.09.2006)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
German institute says styrene can cause tumours in humans / Reassessment planned (06.09.2006)

ENVIRONMENT
Plastic bag tax would raise money for every council in Scotland / 10p levy is proposed (15.08.2006)

ASSOCIATIONS
EuPC publishes trade plan / Expert network to be set up / EU-wide terms and conditions (11.08.2006)

PLASTICS AND HEALTH
San Francisco bans PC feedstock bisphenol A in baby products / FDA has no plans to act (18.07.2006)

ASSOCIATIONS
EuPC with REACH help tool for members / Guidance on legal requirements and information collation (20.06.2006)

EU POLICY
Europe-wide legislation on product piracy (07.06.2006)

PET
Lower anti-dumping duty for Chinese producer (07.02.2006)

PET BOTTLES
Husky and PET Engineering collaborate on single serve bottles for Italy / New legislation (19.01.2006)

REACH
EU chemicals regulation to take effect in 2007 / Consequences for compounds, masterbatches (19.01.2006)

ENVIRONMENT
Delay requested before decision on plastic bag tax in Scotland / Code of practice a possibility (05.01.2006)

EU CHEMICALS POLICY
European Parliament approves compromise on REACH / Chemical industry not satisfied (01.12.2005)

UK ENVIRONMENT
Scottish parliament set to vote on bag levy (28.07.2005)

PVC & ENVIRONMENT
EU ban on phthalates to take effect in autumn / Toy industry concerned about legal issues (28.07.2005)

CARTEL PROCEEDINGS
EU suspects price fixing for plastic bags (27.05.2004)

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