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Fluoropolymer production will continue at the former 3M (Dyneon) facility in Bavaria
The plant, located in the Gendorf Chemical Park, was expected to close after 3M announced its exit from PFAS and fluoropolymer manufacturing. Instead, the business has now been sold to […]
Challenge for Europe’s circular economy transition
A truly sustainable circular economy must prioritise prevention and reuse over waste generation and incineration
PFAS in medicines – new study shows wide range of available alternatives
(15 May 2026) A new study from the German Environment Agency and the University of Freiburg assessed PFAS-free alternatives in medicines. They found that of over 111 applications of PFAS […]
EU Commission sidelined on full carcinogens` ban in cosmetics
(13 May 2026) Parliament and Council experts agreed to keep the EU’s general ban on carcinogen, mutagen and reprotoxic substances (CMRs) in cosmetics at the first preparatory negotiating meeting. This […]
EU Cosmetics Under Scrutiny: PFAS & Endocrine Disruptors Back in the Spotlight
Amendments to the European Parliament’s draft report on the Commission’s chemicals omnibus will be debated on 25–26 February, with a key vote in a joint ENVI–IMCO meeting scheduled for 17 […]
MEPs disagree over Chemicals Omnibus impact on health protection
(29 January 2025) S&D, Renew, The Left and Greens warned that amendments proposed in the Tsiodras/Müller draft report of the Chemicals Omnibus, amending the cosmetics rules, would reduce protection of […]
BASF to Phase Out PFAS: A Milestone for Global Chemical Safety
PFAS phase-out by a major global manufacturer is a meaningful win for health and environmental protection.
PFAS-Safe Green Transition: Aligning Climate Ambition with Chemical Safety
The better pathway is to accelerate innovation and substitution, not entrench PFAS reliance.
Chemical Omnibus Draft Raises Consumer Safety Concerns
The European Commission draft of the Chemical Omnibus clashes with consumers’ expectations
PFAS Regulation in the European Union
The EU’s approach to PFAS regulation reflects a precautionary and group-based strategy aimed at reducing overall PFAS emissions.
EEB Urges Bold Transformation Ahead of EU’s Chemical Action Plan Release
As the European Commission prepares to unveil its long-awaited Chemical Action Plan on 2 July, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) is calling for a radical shift in the chemical industry […]