REACH

ECHA seeks to improve compliance / Cefic launches action plan to help members update dossiers / Industry says NGO criticism is “not helpful”

REACH

Deadline to register chemicals on 31 May 2018 / 80,000 registrations already received

PLASTICS PRODUCTION

Tighter market rules for EU emissions trading after 2021

PLASTICS PRODUCTION

Minimal additional cost from compulsory emissions trading seen for German plastics producers from 2018 / Financial burden mostly from administration

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

ECHA set to classify pigment as category 2 carcinogen / Industry takes issue

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

ECHA verifying classification of white pigment as "a likely carcinogenic" / German industry calls approach “unfounded and inappropriate”

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

EU Commission finally presents proposals for regulating endocrine disruptors / Trade associations critical / Forward strategy based on WHO criteria

SHALE GAS

Germany's new fracking rules pass cabinet / Experts question commercial viability of shale gas in Europe

SHALE GAS

Germany's door to shale gas exploration kicked open slightly / Experts to decide on suitability of geological formations / Industry urges quick start to exploration / Plans still controversial

PLASTICS AND ENERGY

German plastics producers keep renewables surcharge exemption / Compromise with EU

PLASTICS AND ENERGY

European Commission opens proceedings against German price relief for energy-intensive companies / Support for renewables also eyed critically

BASF

Still on target to match 2012 earnings, CEO says / Energy remains hot topic

LEHMANN & VOSS

Masterbatch activities merged under “Luvobatch” brand name / New division management

ASSOCIATIONS

Andreas Amling elected chairman of Euro Chlor