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If you think the regulatory burden for coatings firms is already high, get ready for the next big thing – the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (Regulation (EU) 2025/40).

The current March 2026 update from Advanced UV for Life addresses the further progress of the RoHS exemption procedure for UV technologies and the timeline for regulatory decisions at EU level.

Since 2017 the “Swiss Ordinance” (Ordinance on Materials and Articles in contact with Food SR 817.023.21) sets standards for printed food packaging materials in Switzerland. With the revision from December 2023 the Swiss authorities implemented some major changes amongst which the requirement for a declaration of conformity (DoC). In line with the provisions of the EU food contact legislation and the relevant guidance documents of the Council of Europe, each actor in the value chain has to provide the information needed by the next actor for compliance work.

Arkema is now third in the DJSI World and second in the DJSI Europe.

Checking banknotes and other secure documents more easily – this is possible with the innovative security feature mouveGSI developed by Gleitsmann Security Inks (GSI), a subsidiary of hubergroup.

Specialty chemicals company receives credit line of €200 million to develop climatefriendly,digital and sustainable products.

Due to the increased costs for key raw materials and transportation, IGM Resins is announcing a price increase on its Omnirad™, Esacure™ and Omnipol™ photoinitiator portfolio.

This year's RTE Conference & Exhibition, to be held on 19-20 October 2021, is themed ‘Fast forward - technology for the new future’ and will again offer a top-notch programme with sublime technical presentations from industry experts and academia, telling you all about new applications, innovations and trends. Registration for participants is open as per today.