The UK & US Chemical Industries set for a Path of Decline
The UK chemicals industry — long considered one of the country’s essential industrial sectors — is now navigating what’s being described as a period of steady decline, according to a new report from the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) and consultancy S&P Global. The report lays out a stark assessment of where the sector stands and […]
New CLP Guidelines in the UK: What It Means for Your Chemical Labels
Since the UK left the EU, chemical regulations have been evolving under the domestic GB CLP framework. The latest updates to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation bring several changes that directly affect how businesses label chemical substances and mixtures. If you manufacture, import, distribute, or sell chemical products in Great Britain, here’s what […]
Will the UK Government Align NI with GB’s Chemical Labelling Laws?
In a significant regulatory development, the UK Government has begun taking formal steps to align chemical labelling laws between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, addressing long-standing concerns from businesses navigating post-Brexit trading rules. This move marks a major shift in how hazardous chemicals are classified and labelled across the UK, and it aims to simplify […]
New CLP Regulations Entered Into Force in the UK in Dec 2024
The revised Regulation on Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) of Chemicals, which comes into force on December 10, represents a major step forward in safeguarding human health and the environment. Additionally, it will enhance the internal chemicals market, fostering greater competitiveness and promoting a more sustainable chemical industry. The revised CLP Regulation ensures clear chemical […]
Major Changes to US Chemical Safety in Workplaces
The most significant update to U.S. chemical safety regulations in over a decade brings substantial changes to classification, labelling, and documentation requirements. Philip Mole of VelocityEHS outlines the key updates and compliance deadlines that manufacturers and downstream users must prepare for starting next year. For workplaces where employees may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, the […]
A look at the UK’s Green and Renewable Chemical Industry
Chemicals are the backbone of modern life— think toothpaste, fuel, and home insulation. But nearly all these products come from fossil fuels, with production that’s heavy on emissions. Despite this, the chemicals sector has been largely ignored in national climate talks. Now, with decarbonisation investments heading overseas, the industry is quietly eroding, along with thousands […]
The EPA’s new Laws on Forever Chemicals
The US Environmental Protection Agency has set legally enforceable drinking water limits for a group of the most dangerous PFAS compounds, marking what public health advocates hailed as “historic” rules that will dramatically improve the safety of the nation’s water. PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, are ubiquitous in the environment and thought to be contaminating […]
Scottish Biorefinery Sends Out First Tanker of Green Chemicals
The first tanker carrying sustainably produced bioacetone and biobutanol has departed Celtic Renewables’ flagship biorefinery in Grangemouth, marking a significant milestone in the global transition to green chemicals. This achievement has been made possible by over £60 million (€71 million) in funding, which facilitated the construction and operation of Scotland’s first commercial-scale biorefinery. The shipment […]
Should Products with Forever Chemicals Have Warning Labels?
There are chemicals in cookware, food, water, clothes and furniture that could cause problems for people’s health. These PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — sometimes called “forever chemicals” because they don’t fully break down in the environment — have been used in consumer products since the 1950s. PFAS are a class of about 15,000 […]
What are Fermentation Chemicals and How Are They Green?
The term “fermentation chemicals” refers to chemicals produced through a fermentation process of biomass using microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and microalgae. . They are a subset of biobased chemicals. As momentum builds, fermentation chemicals are experiencing steady market growth, indicative of a wider trend among manufacturers. One recent example from June of this year […]