Reach and CLP
Manufacturers of construction fixings are in most cases downstream users under the European regulation of hazardous substances REACH.
The packaging of chemical anchors have to fulfil the requirements of the CLP regulation.
An important issue for the manufacturing of metal anchors, concrete screws and timber screws is the intention of the European agency for chemicals ECHA to restrict the use of PFAS. Coatings which are classified under PFAS are necessary to guarantee the reliable functioning of metal anchors with respect to
- long-time behavior during a service life of 50 to 100 years
- low installation torques
- corrosion protection
- controlled compensation of cracks in the fixing ground
CFE members have contributed to the respective public consultation.
Construction Products Regulation (CPR)REACH: PFAS Restriction proposal - December 2023 Update
The first draft opinion on PFAS Restriction is scheduled for Q1 2024.
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REACH: Restriction on PFAs
New timeline on restriction on PFAs published.
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REACH restriction proposal on PFAs (Perfluoralkoxy-Polymeres) and roadmap for group restrictions
News on ongoing consultations for REACH restrictions, as well as a roadmap to prioritise substances for (group) restrictions under REACH.
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