European Detergents Conference (EDC)
The SEPAWA® association is hosting on October 26-28, 2022 in Berlin (Germany) the European Detergents Conference (EDC).
A search tool of alternatives to APEO is online
In order to simplify your search for alternatives to alkylphenol ethoxylates, a table compiling all the information on this subject that was posted on the APEO substitution website has just been published!
Biobased coatings Europe
The Biobased Coatings Europe 2022 conference will take place on 8 and 9 June in Amsterdam (Netherlands) and will bring together experts from the coatings industry and technology innovators to discuss the latest developments in this
FESPA Global Print Expo 2022
The global federation of national associations for the screen printing, digital printing and textile printing will organize the FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 in Berlin (Germany) from 31th May to 03rd June.
Drinking water: nonylphenol will now have to be monitored
As a result of a decision adopted by the European Commission on 19 January 2022, the potential presence of nonylphenol will have to be monitored throughout the drinking water supply chain.
New authorisations for use granted to an APEO
The European Commission has granted eleven authorisations for uses of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-OPnEO)
INPRINT 2022
INPRINT 2022 will bring together the world's leading suppliers of printing technologies in Munich from March 15 to 17, 2022. will be able to present their latest developments in digital, inkjet, screen, and speciality printing with potential substitutes for bisphenols, phthalates and alkylphenol ethoxylates.
Future of Surfactants Summit
The next edition of the Future of Surfactants Summit will bring together in Barcelona (Spain) on 24th and 25th May 2022 manufacturers of surfactants and industrial cleaning products and producers and suppliers of raw material.
International Symposium on Alternatives Assessment: Accelerating Safer and Sustainable Alternatives
The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) is hosting a symposium on October 25-29, 2021 on the topic of substitution of toxic chemicals of concern with the aim of highlighting:
Bisphenol A, nonylphenol and PFAS are included in the directive on the quality of water intended for human consumption
By 12 January 2026, Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that water intended for human consumption complies with the established thresholds for bisphenol A and PFAS. Nonylphenol is included in the watch list of the directive.