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ECHA calls for input on PFAS restrictions

Published: March 22, 2023

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has invited interested parties to send in scientific and technical information on the manufacture, selling and use of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Read More...

Committees support German proposal to further restrict PFAS

Published: December 9, 2021

The Committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis have stated their support for Germany’s proposal to restrict the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and related substances.

EU Commission plans to class glutaraldehyde as a substance of very high concern

Published: March 12, 2021

Leather UK has warned that the European Commission intends to press ahead with a proposal to add glutaraldehyde to the REACH Directive list of substances of very high concern (SVHC), which includes its use in tanning chemicals.

ECHA proposal could see ban on some microplastics

Published: December 10, 2020

The European Chemicals Agency’s Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) has adopted its opinion on a landmark restriction proposal which would ban microplastics in products such as cosmetics, detergents and fertilisers and could lead to a ban of its use as soft infill on artificial turf sports pitches.

Aspinal of London to close all UK stores

Published: September 21, 2020

The British leather goods brand is reported to have proposed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).

FCA withdraws merger proposal to Groupe Renault

Published: June 7, 2019

The Board of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced on June 6 that it has decided to withdraw the merger proposal made to Groupe Renault.

FCA proposes 50/50 merger with Groupe Renault

Published: May 28, 2019

The French automotive Group acknowledged the proposal received from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and said its Board of Directors met on May 27 to examine a potential 50/50 merger between both carmakers.

Privatisation of Pou Sheng International cancelled

Published: April 12, 2018

The proposal to privatise China’s sportswear retailer, Pou Sheng International, is reported to have been cancelled as over 10% of the shareholders voted against the proposal.

Rise in import tariffs could boost India’s footwear production

Published: March 14, 2018

The Modi Government’s proposal to increase tariff rates on several imports entering India is expected to boost the country’s domestic production of footwear.

Proposal to ban imports of exotic leather

Published: September 18, 2015

The leather footwear sector is said it would lose MXN180 million (US$11 million) in exports, if new legislation goes ahead.