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Brexit : Preparing for a future “UK out of REACH scenario”
What you need to know – Practical considerations to maintain trade post Brexit
Europe needs safe and innovative nanotechnologies and nanomaterials
Nanotechnologies involve manufacturing and using materials at the smallest scale – they are part of the enabling technologies and processes that span most industry sectors and scientific disciplines.
Guidance risks precautions considered for bulk liquid loading unloading operations in road transport
MAR-ICE information service for use in marine chemical emergencies
Joint production between: Cefic – EMSA and Cedre. Providing information and advice on chemicals in the event of a maritime emergency
ICE – Distribution Emergency Response guidelines for use by the chemical industry
ICE chemical distribution safety and quality
Joint Concawe Cefic guidance on treatment and processing in free zones
The aim of this paper is to assist industry in determining the role and obligations of importers under REACH Regulation (“REACH”), in particular when products undergo Treatment and Processing in areas under customs supervision (free zones). This paper is intended to serve as guidance for Concawe & Cefic members It does not express any preference…
The need to provide the list of importers in the IUCLID5 registration dossier of an only representative
Lead component identification LCID tool (Cefic – VCI) [UPLOAD FILE XLSM]
List of Cefic Member Federations (AFEM) and Associate National Federations
National non-governmental federations representing the chemical industry in European countries
List of Cefic Business Members companies (ABM)
Sectoral businesses with a production base in Europe and a worldwide turnover in chemicals of less than euro 1 billion.
List of Cefic Corporate Members (ACOM)
Corporations with a production base in Europe and a worldwide turnover in chemicals of more than euro 1 billion.
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report -January 2019
The second half of 2018 proved more severe than expected, with production posting no growth from January to October 2018 compared to the same period of 2017. Chemicals prices rose 3.7% during the same period, while chemicals sales reached 3.9% through September 2018. Chemicals exports were up 4.2%, while chemicals imports jumped 7.0% through September 2018.
The European chemical industry Facts and Figures individual graphs [jpeg]
Individual graphs of the Facts and Figures 2018 ready to download (zip) .
The European chemical industry Facts and Figures
The 2018 Cefic European Facts and Figures provides an analysis of the latest competitive trends in the European chemical industry. Released each year, the Cefic European Facts and Figures provides the most most up-to-date information based on currently available data about the sector. The chemical industry is one of the European Union’s most international, competitive…
Phrase Submission using the Webtool: Guidance on how to submit new ESCom phrases
Guidance on how to submit new ESCom phrases.
Cefic views on the Commission’s proposal establishing a Framework to Facilitate Sustainable Investment
Cefic considers that the “Taxonomy Proposal” may help mobilizing finance towards environmentally beneficial projects and foster cross-border investments by defining a common language for environmentally beneficial investments. This may promote retail and institutional investors’ interest for such investments.
Delphi study report The European Chemical Industry in a 2050 perspective
Study on the development of key areas withing Economy, Geopolitics, Society, Technology and Environment. Copenhagen Insitute for futures studies
Cefic position paper on the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation and identification of policy options
Cefic views on the EU Single Market
The Single Market is a major asset for a competitive chemical industry. Cefic encourages EU and Member State authorities to uphold and consolidate the Single Market.
Cefic views on the Stocktaking of the Commission’s Better Regulation approach
Cefic welcomes progress under President Juncker’s Better Regulation Agenda and invites the incoming Commission to follow up on and deepen existing rules and practices.
Cefic chemicals trends report – September 2018
Chemicals growth remains positive, despite deteriorating world economic climate
Combination effects of chemicals
Today, EU chemicals policy and risk management schemes predominantly focus on the safety of individual chemical substances. They protect public health and the environment by ensuring that no chemical substance is intentionally present in the environment at levels that might cause harm.
Cefic Manifesto for a competitive Europe
Why the EU needs an ambitious Industrial Strategy, and what it should contain
EU Research & Innovation Framework Programme: The Chemical Industry’s role in EU growth and competitiveness
Cefic welcomes the EC Horizon Europe proposal’s ambition to make Europe an unparalleled global innovation hub and recognition given to the innovative and enabling role of industry, by placing the pillar of the ‘Global Challenges & Industrial Competitiveness’ at the heart of the programme. In this role, industry provides productivity, progress, jobs and prosperity, and…
Joint statement ECHA Cefic to Work on an Effective Implementation of REACH (MOU)
With the completion of the third registration deadline, REACH now regulates all chemicals on the EU market. Recognising that the 2018 Commission General Report on REACH calls on all actors to further improve REACH implementation and, in particular, on industry and ECHA to further improve the safety information and its communication in the supply chain,…
REACH Annexes amendments to address nanoforms of substances: Cefic’s perspective
Cefic welcomes the vote of the REACH Committee on REACH Annexes amendments for nanomaterials. The adaptation of the Annexes is a meaningful step to reduce existing legal uncertainties and provide more clarity for the registration of nanomaterials under REACH. The issue remains, however, complex and some of the amendments can even create further confusion.
Chemicals regulatory cooperation after Brexit (position paper)
Europe’s chemical industry is a global leader. We deliver the every-day practical solutions to accelerate Europe’s industrial renaissance. Yet we, as many others, rely on an integrated single market throughout Europe, one that operates across borders, without discrimination. We are at the start of the production process, so any disruption of trade flows will reverberate…
European Commission Mobility package
Cefic welcomes the European Mobility Package which contains important proposals to improve the social aspects of road transport and to harmonize road charging. The European Commission should continue to challenge internal market fragmentation and counter national measures that unduly hamper free movement of goods. In the past years, industry was confronted with several national regulations…
Innovation can impact the European Strategy for Plastics
The European chemical industry supports the transition towards a circular economy as part of a strategy to make Europe more resource efficient.
Cefic, ECEG and industriAll European Trade Union statement on Brexit
The UK’s decision to leave the EU presents a political and economic challenge that creates significant uncertainty for companies and their employees. Cefic, ECEG and industriAll Europe are united in their concern about the adverse impact that Brexit could have on the viability, international competitiveness and employment within Europe’s chemical industry on either side of…
Safety Health Environment Management practices for logistics services provider
Joint ECTA, EPCA, Cefic
Chemicals Trends Report – January 2018
The EU chemicals sector faring better and closer to its pre-crisis level
Avoiding greenhouse gas emissions : the essential role of chemicals
Quantifying the global potential Key findings from a technical report by Ecofys, a Navigant company. The study carried out by Ecofys finds that the chemical industry has the possibility to make an important contribution to a low carbon future. Solutions from the chemical industry could enable significant emission reductions and support the goal of the…
Low carbon energy and feedstock for the European chemical industry
The scope of this study is to analyse how the chemical industry could use breakthrough technologies to further reduce CO2 emissions resulting from the production of its key building blocks. The purpose of this study is to provide quantitative data on promising low carbon technologies, estimate their potential impact on CO2 emission reductions, and highlight…
Clean energy for all Europeans Package
Europe’s chemical industry welcomes the Clean Energy Package proposal from the European Commission in its ambitions to reform and harmonise energy markets in Europe and to pioneer the low-carbon economy for the benefit of all its citizens.
Clean energy for all Europeans Package – Executive summary
Europe’s chemical industry welcomes the Clean Energy Package proposal from the European Commission in its ambitions to reform and harmonise energy markets in Europe and to pioneer the low-carbon economy for the benefit of all its citizens.
Cefic – EBPF Comments on CA Document CA-April17-Doc.3.1.a & b: Draft criteria for the determination of endocrine-disrupting properties under the BPR
Cefic-EBPF is disappointed that the Commission has retained the term ‘substance’ instead of the term ‘active substance’, despite the legal and procedural arguments made by Industry in December1 2016 and February 20172.
Greenhouse gas emission reductions enabled by products from the chemical industry
The objective of this study (conducted by Ecofys, order of ICCA) is to assess the global contribution of the chemical industry to selected six solutions in the context of limiting average temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, as agreed on in the Paris Agreement in 2015. Despite the small number of solutions considered, the magnitude…
Extension of the scope of the proposed endocrine disruptors criteria from ‘active substances’ to ‘substances’ in the biocidal products regulation (528/2012)
Circular economy
The European chemical industry supports the transition towards a circular economy as part of a strategy to make Europe more resource efficient. This can be achieved both by avoiding unnecessary material and energy losses throughout the life-cycle of products and maximising value by keeping resources circulating in loops.
Cefic guidance on process safety indicators
introduces universally applicable process safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). It became effective September 2016. During a period of four years all chemical associations are requested to host national workshops in order to roll out this new guidance in their respective countries.
Independant peer review study ex post investigation of cost pass through EU ETS an analysis of 6 sectors
Guidance on the design, construction and testing of standard rail tank cars for the transport of chemicals in bulk
Safe Use Information for Mixtures under REACH and the Lead Component Identification (LCID) Methodology – A Brief Description
SDS check list
This checklist is provided as an aid to improve the quality of safety data sheets (SDS). It is intended to be used by compilers (authors) to check that important relevant elements of the SDS have been considered during its compilation. It does not cover the full details of Annex II of REACH. For more comprehensive guidance, please refer to the ECHA SDS guidance or other available industry guidelines.
Solutions for a well-functioning, fair and effective EU Emissions Trading System
The European Council Conclusions of October 2014 provided detailed guidance to prevent the risk of carbon leakage after 2020.
The Energy Union: drivers for success
Cefic supports the launch of the Energy Union and welcomes the Commission’s aim to alleviate constraints and enable growth and job creation. Delivering uninterrupted, competitively priced, stable and secure energy to fuel the European economy is a cornerstone to industrial competitiveness. An Energy Union achieving this goal would convince industries to invest in Europe, enabling…
Innovative chemistry for energy efficiency of buildings in smart cities
suschem and smart cities and communities
Structured short titles in Exposure Scenarios for communication
Instructions to define unambiguous Exposure Scenario short titles Version 1.0. An initiative from Cefic / DUCC / ECHA
Chemicals safety in the value chain
How the European chemical industry manages safe us of chemicals
FAQ on SDS provided voluntarily
The Cefic SDS task force has prepared the FAQ on” When and how do I have to report uses advised against in my SDS?”
FAQ on SDS When and how do I have to report uses advised against in my SDS?
The Cefic SDS task force has prepared the FAQ on” When and how do I have to report uses advised against in my SDS?”
Energy policy at the crossroads
Finding the road to a competitive, low carbon and energy efficient Europe
European chemistry for growth
Unlocking a competitive, low carbon and energy efficient future. Cefic commissioned Ecofys to perform analyses and bring forward key conclusions and recommendations from their independent viewpoint, in close collaboration with the sector
Practical consideration on Gloves Thickness
The Cefic SDS Task Force prepared practical consideration on Gloves Thickness
Behaviour based safety guidelines training drivers safe driving road freight vehicles
Joint ECTA, Cefic
Biodiverstiy and Ecosystem services – what are they all about?
Report on the importance of trade secrets for chemical companies
This report aims at illustrating what are trade secrets or confidential business information and their importance for the chemical sector, by providing better insight on the way they are used. It also contains a description of the problems encountered by companies due to the lack of effective protection at EU level.
Specific Environmental Release Categories (SPERCs), Chemical Safety Assessments, Supply Chain Communication and Downstream User Compliance
Paper on individual submissions for the same substance
This paper provides some considerations for cases where a number of companies have submitted registrations individually i.e. not as members of the Joint submission
Options for electronic delivery of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Exposure Scenarios in Annex
This Cefic-DUCC-FECC paper is a contribution to the discussion on the possibility to provide SDSs using modern communication tools. It explores a number of practical points to bear in mind when setting up such systems.
Basic overview of dossier evaluation process and tips for registrants
The aim of this paper is to provide registrants with some explanation on the process they may face when their dossiers go through dossier evaluation, including some practical recommendations.
Sustainability of products: what it is all about
This document is an introduction to how sustainability may apply to chemicals in practice. It explains approaches that industry can use to make science-based choices in product development and assessment. It is particularly aimed at smaller companies, as part of Cefic’s programme to help deliver the chemical industry’s vision.
SIEF Timechart
This chart reflects the proposed Cefic recommendation for the timing of the different tasks that need to be carried out in a SIEF process. Updated Version January 2012.
Letter and fact sheet on use communication
Under review for 2018 Registration
This letter and accompanying fact sheet (downloadable below) have been agreed by Cefic, FECC and DUCC. They provide companies with information on how to proceed regarding the use communication for preparing the 2013 registrations.
SIEF Guidance
This document provides guidance on the obligations and practicalities of the SIEF process including assessing data requirements, the sharing of data, associated costs and joint submission.
Template letter for 4 codes survey
In order to achieve an efficient registration and communication process in the SIEF, it is recommended to group SIEF members into 4 different categories according to 4 different SIEF Codes. These Codes will reflect each company’s role in each given pre-SIEF/SIEF. This template letter can be used to send the survey to the SIEF members…
Guidance for Lead Registrants
The aim of this document is to provide Lead Registrants, and potential Lead Registrants, with an overview of their tasks and responsibilities as well as standard templates to support their actions. The paper is structured as a sort of Check list of actions that need to be undertaken.
Consortium Agreement pursuant to requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
Consortium Agreement pursuant to requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
The present model consortium agreement has been elaborated by the Cefic Legal Aspects of REACH Issue Team on the basis of REACH requirements, the available guidance, in particular the Guidance on data sharing and the European Law in force.
Messages to communicate in the supply chain on extended SDS for substances II
Under review for 2018 Registration
This document has been jointly prepared by Cefic, Concawe, FECC and DUCC. It provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the communication of extended SDS in the supply chain. It also includes a check-list for those receiving an extended SDS.
Briefing note revised ECHA guidance on intermediates
The purpose of this document is to provide recommendations to those member companies of CEFIC that wish to follow the recently revised ECHA guidance, published in December 2010, for intermediates, in particular with respect to expectations for strictly controlled conditions (SCC) http://guidance.echa.europa.eu/docs/guidance_document/intermediates_en.pdf . The first version of this guidance was published in 2007, the first revision of the guidance was issued by ECHA in February 2008.
Pre-SIEFs Analyser Tool developed by Cefic and CONCAWE
SIEFs (Substance Information Exchange Fora) are formed by companies that intend to register the same substance. They are there to facilitate data sharing between the companies, and hence avoid duplication of studies and to agree classification and labeling where there is a difference between registrants. Users can obtain or update the list of pre-SIEFs members…
How to update an individual submission to a joint submission ?
This paper explains the process that companies have to follow in case they have submitted ‘individually’ and they now want to update their dossiers in order to become part of a Joint Submission.
Measuring and Managing CO2 emission of European Chemical Transport
To meet the ambitious carbon reduction targets that governments are now setting for 2020 and beyond, individual companies and industry sectors will have to implement decarbonisation strategies over the next few years. The longer that it takes them to get onto an appropriate carbon reduction trajectory, the harder it will be to reach the targets….
FAQ on SIEFs
This document contains frequently asked questions and their corresponding answers on the functioning of the SIEFs.
Joint submission of CSR: analysis of options
This paper aims to highlight which are the ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of the different options regarding the preparation and submission of CSR by the Lead Registration on behalf of the SIEF: individually/jointly.
Model Substances Information Exchange Forum Agreement (SIEF Agreement) according to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Explanatory note: confidentiality obligation on REACH dossier and notification of information to EPA under US TSCA paragraph 8(e)
Fair cost sharing in SIEFs
This document points up the importance of fairness in the cost sharing process in SIEFs.
Cefic paper on Joint submission of intermediates
The aim of this paper is to clarify a number of points regarding the Joint submission of intermediates and to explain the various possible options in the form of Q&A.
Cefic models REACH Letter of Access
This overview of models LoA covers the most common scenarios of data sharing faced by a REACH consortium, in particular when a permission to refer to the consortium dossier is granted to a SIEF member in view of his participation to the Joint Submission.
Practical guide on Exposure Assessment
STILL VALID IN JANUARY 2016
This letter aims to provide companies with a standard/template to send to their suppliers when inspectors ask for a full registration number if it is truncated in the received SDS.
Supply Chain Communication Tool – User interface constraints and XML format schema
The REACH registration dossiers submitted by Manufacturers & Importers of substances will include Exposure Scenarios (ES) covering the Uses of those substances. It is expected that Suppliers will undertake a process to inform the Customers of their products about the Uses that are intended to be covered by the Exposure Scenarios. Cefic anticipates extensive and voluminous…
IT functional requirements to build IT tools to support supply chain communication (updated)
STILL VALID IN JANUARY 2016Companies are invited to build IT tools using this requirements document as the basis. The aim is to enhance harmonisation in the communication in the supply chain by using IT tools that are based on similar principles.
Confirmation of strictly controlled conditions for Intermediates under REACH: Supporting guidance on the extent of documentation required
Transparency on cost sharing in SIEFs
This document points up the importance of transparency in the cost sharing process in SIEFs.
Recommendations for splitting of SIEFs
This document explains the process that should be followed in REACH � IT in order to split SIEFs
Cefic standard reply on use communication
STILL VALID IN JANUARY 2016Cefic has prepared this standard reply on use communication. The aim is to support companies and provide them with a standard reply, and at the same time, promote harmonisation in the replies that the downstream users receive.
Cefic recommendation letter of access
This paper explains the concept of Letter of access including some points that SIEF members need to bear in mind during their operations.
Recommendation on how to manag driver shortages in European chemical transport
Guidelines produced bu ECTA
REACH – Importing raw materials and products into the EU
The objectives for this paper are two-fold:
• The first objective is to share information and examples within industry. Complex
supply chains – which are commonplace in the chemical industry – may create
questions about compliance and responsibilities. This paper aims to provide
information about the different potential scenarios.
• The second objective is to inform the larger public, including relevant authorities, that industry has taken and will take different routes to solve the same, or similar, issues, and that there is not necessarily just one “right” approach to REACH compliance.
Supply chain excellence in the European Chemical Industry
Results of the EPCA-Cefic supply chain excellence Think Tank sessions
European Policy for more sustainable transport and logistics across Europe
Cefic – ECTA joint position