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In its Manifesto for the EU 2024-2029 Mandate, TEPPFA addresses the political authorities with 4 key priority asks. Key priority 2 - Green Deal Implementation Considering the Specific Characteristics of the Building and Infrastructure Sector. A tailored approach is needed for #plasticpipes in building and infrastructure that have an up to 100+ years lifetime and distribute among others #drinkingwater (hygienic standards) and gas (safety standards). A key focus must be the promotion of #longlasting and #recyclableproducts.  For more details see TEPPFA Manifesto: https://lnkd.in/dk-HFuZv TEPPFA Meta-Study 100 years lifetime: https://lnkd.in/gUdKmmeB European Commission European Parliament Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 Plastics Europe European Plastics Converters | EuPC Construction Products Europe aisbl #EUGreenDeal

Saa nähdä, mitä täältä IED-prosesista tulee: "The revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) regulates emissions from industrial installations and includes new tasks for the European Chemicals Agency. Using the information from its databases, ECHA provides lists of hazardous substances that are potentially used in the relevant industry sectors, extracts substance-related information, characterises uses of those substances by sector and provides expert support on chemicals management.  ECHA will join the exchange of information to draw up, review and update Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference documents, BREFs. This is known as the Sevilla process and is used for setting permit conditions for industry. ECHA’s formal participation in the Sevilla process is a result of several years of collaboration with the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)’s European Bureau for Research on Industrial Transformation and Emissions (EU-BRITE) and the Commission’s Directorate General for Environment. The information and advice provided by the Agency has been used for the BREF revision processes and has the potential to improve synergies between the IED and the REACH regulation." #kriittisetmateriaalit #IndustrialEmissionsDirective #IED #ECHA #BAT #BREF https://lnkd.in/ejXrx3Ja

After consent of the European Parliament (EP) and the Council, Regulation 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases and repealing Regulation (EU) which 517/2014 was published on 20 February 2024 entered into force on 11 March 2024. The Regulation initiates a phased reduction in the production of HFCs within the EU. Commencing in 2025, companies will be granted production rights equivalent to 60% of their average annual production from 2011 to 2013. This rate will reduce over time: in 2036, companies will be granted 15%. Access to the Regulation: https://lnkd.in/eceYw5mZ

📢 Webinar Reminder: Mastering PFAS Air Emissions Testing!🌍 Join Eurofins Environment Testing and Barr Engineering Co. for an in-depth webinar delving into the intricacies of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) only available test methods for measuring per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in air emissions from stationary sources: Other Test Method-45 (OTM-45) and the new OTM-50. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 11 🕐 Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST 🌟 Key Takeaways: - Latest advancements in PFAS measurement methods - High-level strengths and gaps of OTM-45 and OTM-50 - Role of these methods in the evolving PFAS regulatory landscape Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and stay ahead in the field of environmental testing! 🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/3yPR2iX #PFAS #EnvironmentalTesting #Webinar #Eurofins #BarrEngineering #OTM45 #OTM50 #AirEmissions #EnvironmentalProfessionals #EPA #RegulatoryUpdates

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will now have a role in supporting the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). ECHA's data on chemicals will be used to support the regulation of industrial emissions in the EU. The Agency will join the exchange of information to draw up, review and update Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference documents, BREFs; which is used for setting permit conditions for industry. Ofelia Bercaru, ECHA’s Director of Prioritisation and integration, says: “ECHA’s data and expertise on chemicals will contribute to reducing industrial emissions, protecting human health and the environment. We are looking forward to the strengthened co-operation with the European Commission and the involved stakeholders.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZZMiCzv

Rather interesting development regarding the proposed European PFAS ban and its crash course with new energy. The article quotes an April 5 letter: "On this basis, the Commission intends to propose derogations for uses necessary for the EU's digital and green transition and strategic autonomy, pending viable alternatives.

♻️At Expafol, we believe in social and environmental responsibility. That's why we comply with the REACH regulation, which protects human health and the environment from the risks of chemicals. From the registration and evaluation of substances to communication throughout the supply chain, our practices ensure that our products are safe and responsible. #SustainableArchitecture #InnovativeDesign #TechnologicalInnovation #ModernBuilding #EXPAFOL #AdvancedTechnicalFabrics

ECHA gets a role supporting the Industrial Emissions Directive The Agency’s data and expert advice on chemicals will be used to support regulation of industrial emissions in the EU. The revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) regulates emissions from industrial installations and includes new tasks for the European Chemicals Agency. Using the information from its databases, #ECHA provides lists of hazardous substances that are potentially used in the relevant industry sectors, extracts substance-related information, characterises uses of those substances by sector and provides expert support on chemicals management. ECHA will join the exchange of information to draw up, review and update Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference documents, BREFs. This is known as the Sevilla process and is used for setting permit conditions for industry. ECHA’s formal participation in the Sevilla process is a result of several years of collaboration with the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)’s European Bureau for Research on Industrial Transformation and Emissions (EU-BRITE) and the Commission’s Directorate General for Environment. The information and advice provided by the Agency has been used for the BREF revision processes and has the potential to improve synergies between the IED and the #REACH regulation. Ofelia Bercaru, ECHA’s Director of Prioritisation and integration, says: “ECHA’s data and expertise on #chemicals will contribute to reducing industrial emissions, protecting human health and the environment. We are looking forward to the strengthened co-operation with the European Commission and the involved stakeholders.” Background The #IndustrialEmissionsDirective aims to protect human health and the #environment by reducing harmful #industrialemissions across the EU, preventing the generation of waste, improving resource efficiency and promoting the #circulareconomy and #decarbonisation. The revised Industrial Emissions Directive entered into force on 4 August 2024. FURTHER INFORMATION -Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive - European Commission -Sevilla process Press release

In Flanders, Belgium, industrial companies face the challenge of bringing each PFAS in their wastewater below the 20 ng/l limit. What are the best available technologies for achieving this? A helpful new study conducted for the Flemish Region in Belgium seeks to answer this question. Different problems require different solutions, so the study looks at several technologies and weighs up the pros and cons of each. Our water treatment expert Stefan Tassens is hosting lunch seminars titled “PFAS treatment options in Flanders” to explore these in detail, review what the report says about them, and answer any questions you have. Are you interested in attending one of these seminars? Please sign up for the time and place that works best for you: https://lnkd.in/eJpCmY-i Locations: • Antwerp: 26 March, 12:00 – 13:00 CET • Kortrijk: 4 April, 12:00 – 13:00 CET • Ghent: 9 April, 12:00 – 13:00 CET Each seminar is followed by a catered lunch for all attendees. We look forward to seeing you there! #ECT2 #PFAS #WaterTechnology

🔔 #news Publication of Law no. 2024-364 of April 22, 2024 containing various provisions for adapting to European Union law in the fields of economics, finance, #ecological #transition, criminal law, social law and agriculture. 🥁 The text aligns French law with several provisions of the #GreenPact for Europe. 🔋 Regarding #batteries, it ensures the effectiveness of the #dutyofcare for certain economic operators through #controls on batteries placed on the market or in service. ♻ #Distributors are required to take back used batteries free of charge, with no obligation to buy new ones, whatever their chemical composition, brand, or origin. 🔎 The text includes provisions on the cross-border #carbon adjustment mechanism, imposing new #penalties on #importers. 🚢 It also addresses the greenhouse gas (#GHG) #emissions trading scheme, particularly in the #aviation and #shipping sectors. 💧The definition of #renewable hydrogen and #low-carbon #hydrogen is transposed into French law. 🛫 New provisions have been introduced for #airport #concession contracts. 💥 An article adjusts the national timetable for banning #microplastics in line with the new European timetable adopted in 2023. 💡 Furthermore, the law removes the systematic ban on importing sewage sludge into France, following a decision by the Paris Administrative Court of Appeal in June 2023. This sludge is mainly destined for land application and methanization.