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Chemical sector standardises sustainability with Digital Material Passports

Posted on: 19 April 2026 As the European Union prepares for a regulatory tsunami regarding sustainability, the industrial sector is bracing for the mandatory arrival of the Digital Product Passport (DPP).

CoRAP list updated: What adhesive tape companies should check now

Posted on: 17 April 2026 ECHA’s updated CoRAP list brings renewed focus to substance evaluation under REACH. For the adhesive tapes value chain, it is a timely prompt to review substances under scrutiny and flag any potential relevance at an early stage.

Chinese makers of sticky tape, bug zappers and fans feel the pinch as plastic costs soar amid Iran war

Posted on: 16 April 2026 When the war in Iran sent prices of PVC spiking, Mr Li Pengcheng’s factory in Shandong found itself having to make garden hoses at a loss to fulfil orders placed months earlier when the material was much cheaper.

Sekisui Alveo introduces two innovative thin foam solutions for advanced bonding applications

Posted on: 16 April 2026 The developments target tape applications that need a combination of heat resistance, flame retardancy, low weight and improved sustainability.

What you should know about adhesive and liner compatibility

Posted on: 15 April 2026 According to artimelt, the interaction between adhesives and release liners is changing rapidly. New regulatory demands and evolving PSA technologies increase complexity — making the right material match more critical than ever.

‘The EU Commission’s PPWR Guidance leaves the hard questions unanswered’

Posted on: 15 April 2026 The European Commission recently published a guidance document that aims to provide clarity around the requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. But how helpful is it in practice?

Afera’s RAWG reviews key E.U. regulations impacting adhesive tapes

Posted on: 14 April 2026 Afera’s Regulatory Affairs Working Group (RAWG) reviewed a broad range of legislative developments affecting packaging, chemicals, sustainability reporting and industrial policy across Europe. Members can read the full, detailed version in Afera’s Members-only section on their website.

BASF recyclability approval speaks to Europe’s PSA film value chain

Posted on: 14 April 2026 For Europe’s pressure-sensitive adhesive and coated-film value chain, BASF’s latest recyclability milestone signals how adhesive design is increasingly converging with circularity demands across labels, tapes, filmic constructions and release-liner systems.