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Photo: If a crew can’t demonstrate competence, even a fully functional system may not pass inspection.

30LUG

BIO-UV Group Launches New Compliance Agreement to Support Ballast Water Treatment Systems – Key Benefits for Paints & Coatings Sector

As global enforcement of IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention tightens, the performance of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) has become a crucial factor not only in regulatory compliance but also in protecting the integrity of hull coatings and preventing biofouling, areas where the coatings industry holds vital interest.

Photo: In a demonstration held in March at Specialist Painting Group’s facility in Peterborough, Stelcatec was applied to three “gingered” steel samples manually cleaned to St3 standards.

23LUG

Steelpaint’s Stelcatec Steel Protection Approved for UK Rail Infrastructure

A newly certified protective coating system from German manufacturer Steelpaint GmbH is attracting attention across the UK rail industry following successful approval by Network Rail.

European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink, and Artists’ Colours Industry (CEPE) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at simplifying EU regulations in order to strengthen industrial competitiveness.

16MAG

CEPE Calls for Smarter EU Rules to Strengthen Paints and Coatings Industry

CEPE emphasises that smarter regulation is essential for driving innovation, sustainability and growth in Europe’s paints and coatings sector.

26SET

EPA Finalises Risk Evaluation for Paints and Coatings Containing TCEP

EPA identifies significant health risks in paints and coatings containing flame retardant TCEP, prompting regulatory action.

26SET

GARDCO Presented its New Certified Gel Timers

The new CE-certified gel timers of GARDCO are designed to improve accuracy and consistency of gelling tests for paints, coatings and resins.

10SET

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Updated the Anodised Architectural Aluminium Specification

The FGIA updated its AAMA 611-24 specification for tests and requirements for coatings on extrusions and panels for architecture.

05SET

EPA Draft Risk Evaluation Highlights Unreasonable Risks of DINP in Paints and Coatings

According to the EPA's draft evaluation, exposure to DINP in paints and coatings during high-pressure spraying presents significant safety risks for workers.

05AGO

EPA Designated Five Chemicals as High-Priority Substances for Risk Evaluation

The five chemicals designated as high-priority substances for risk evaluation by the EPA are also used in paints and coatings.

29FEB

LANXESS Increased Hexanediol Prices

LANXESS has increased its prices for 1,6-hexanediol, a chemical widely used to formulate paints and coatings.

06FEB

Heubach Shifted the Surpluses of Global Carriers

The Heubach Group pigment prices are experiencing a temporary transportation surcharge due to the recent conflict in the Red Sea.

26GEN

ECHA Added Five New Chemicals in Its List of Highly Concerned Substances

ECHA added five new chemicals to the Candidate List and updated the existing list for dibutyl phthalate to safeguard the environment and people.

PFAS in paints and coatings banned by Green Seal

02OTT

Green Seal Will Prohibit All PFAS In Certified Paints and Coatings

Green Seal has efficiently banned PFAS in several product categories, including paints and coatings.

12MAG

Hexion Presents a Safer-to-Use Alternative to 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid

Hexion's Versatic™ Acid 10, a proven technology that is safer than 2-ethylhexanoic acid, will help meet the upcoming regulatory changes announced by ECHA.

22FEB

The Availability of Preservatives is Decreasing, According To CEPE

CEPE stressed the threat to the availability of preservatives, which are used to extend the useful life of coatings, inks, cleaning products and personal care items.

07OTT

Graphene Flagship Establishes a New REACH/ECHA Working Group

Graphene Flagship has created a new REACH/ECHA Working Group to facilitate the commercialisation of products enabled by graphene and related materials in compliance with European regulations on chemicals and nanomaterials.