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Science explains why removing adhesive tape makes that unbearable squeaky noise

Posted on: 19 March 2026 Researchers have learned that the piercing noise produced when adhesive tape is peeled comes from tiny shock waves generated as fast cracks race through the glue and strike the tape’s edge. That discovery overturns the long-standing belief that the familiar screech comes mainly from friction during peeling.

China’s Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law: What companies need to know

Posted on: 19 March 2026 China’s Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law was officially ¬adopted on December 27, 2025, following its third review at the 19th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress. The law will come into effect on 1 May 2026, marking a major shift in how hazardous chemicals are regulated across their entire lifecycle.

U.S. Plastics Pact sets out framework for film circularity

Posted on: 05 March 2026 The US Plastics Pact (USPP) has published a new framework setting out actions it says are needed to improve the circularity of film and flexible packaging in the U.S.

New measures to support plastics recycling in E.U.

Posted on: 03 March 2026 The European Commission has unveiled a first set of pilot actions designed to accelerate Europe's transition to a circular economy.

Organik Kimya: Advancing waterborne adhesives for specialty tapes

Posted on: 26 February 2026 Afera Member Organik Kimya supports tape manufacturers with high-performance waterborne PSA technologies designed for demanding applications and evolving regulatory requirements.

Porto 2026 is taking shape: Major sponsors confirm for European Tape Week

Posted on: 26 February 2026 Why exhibit at ETW 2026? H.B. Fuller and Valco Melton confirm Platinum Sponsorship, with Synthomer, Elite Cameron and Ichemco joining as Gold.

n-Hexane SVHC listing: What solvent-based tapes must do

Posted on: 26 February 2026 Ahead of the 18–19 March RAWG, Technical Committee and Steering Committee meetings, this update highlights when article thresholds and notification triggers may apply. ECHA has added n-hexane (EC 203-777-6; CAS 110-54-3) to the REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC), based on concerns relating to specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure (human health).

ATP adhesive systems to join Henkel in major industry move

Posted on: 25 February 2026 The acquisition of specialty tape producer ATP adhesive systems AG by Henkel signals a significant shift in the European adhesive tapes landscape, bringing two Afera Members together on a global platform.