REACH

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

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

German environmental group calls for BPA replacement in cashier receipts / ECHA study ongoing

PLASTICS AND ENERGY

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

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE

Objections to German TDI plans / “No worst-case scenario" / Unit will be completely contained

PLASTICS AND CLIMATE

Technology for using carbon dioxide as a feedstock for plastics making strides / European and US governments provide funding / Polymer producers pursue worldwide development projects