Our Position

We, European Plasticisers, are committed to the safety of our products and their full compliance with the EU’s legislative framework. Where appropriate, we strive to provide science-driven contributions to facilitate the decision-making process on policy actions, related to plasticisers, and are open to dialogue with the relevant stakeholders.

Industry dedicated to innovation

As indicated in the VinylPlus 2021 Progress Report, over the past 25 years, the European plasticiser industry has invested over €6 billion in research and development, product safety and sustainability The dedication of the industry to innovation enabled the replacement of substances classified as SVHC with plasticisers that are safe for use.

In line with its dedication to sustainability, the industry is investing in solutions based on renewable raw materials for plasticisers used in PVC. These solutions (bio-based, bio-mass balanced, etc.) reduce the use of fossil based materials and energy, thus lower greenhouse gas emissions, without compromising on performance.

Vinyl Plus comments on the ECHA investigation report on PVC and PVC additives
01 Mar 2024

Vinyl Plus comments on the ECHA investigation report on PVC and PVC additives

VinylPlus has published its comments on the ECHA investigation report on PVC and PVC additives. As founding members of VinylPlus®, we support their position. The report includes: An executi...
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The European Chemicals Agency published its report on PVC and its additives.
News 01 Dec 2023

The European Chemicals Agency published its report on PVC and its additives.

As founding members of VinylPlus®, we support their position in light of the publication of ECHA’s investigation report on PVC and its additives. We strongly believe that hazard and risk assessmen...
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DINP listed in US TRI by EPA
News 31 Aug 2023

DINP listed in US TRI by EPA

On 13 July 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalised a rule that adds a diisononyl phthalate (DINP) including branched alkyl di-esters of 1,2 benzenedicarboxylic acid in which alk...
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Students of today, experts of tomorrow: Call for papers on Plasticisers and / or flexible PVC applications
News 29 Sep 2022

Students of today, experts of tomorrow: Call for papers on Plasticisers and / or flexible PVC applications

Are you a university student interested in innovative solutions and the vinyl value chain? Do you want to contribute to this ever-evolving industry and meet with experts? European Plasticisers...
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“Plasticiser producers take a bio approach” – Article in Compounding world
News 16 Sep 2022

“Plasticiser producers take a bio approach” – Article in Compounding world

"Many of the latest developments in PVC plasticisers are focused on bio-based solutions that meet or exceed current migration expectations" Read the full article here (p. 13-14)...
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Women in the plasticiser industry
News 14 Apr 2022

Women in the plasticiser industry

LAST MARCH 8TH WAS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, WHICH GOT US THINKING ABOUT ALL THE INCREDIBLE WOMEN THAT WORK IN OUR INDUSTRY.   We had already reached out last year to women working in and...
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Call for papers on Plasticisers and / or flexible PVC applications
News 10 Sep 2021

Call for papers on Plasticisers and / or flexible PVC applications

Hands on vinyl: students of today experts of tomorrow 2nd edition Are you dealing with plasticisers and/or flexible PVC applications? Do you want to meet with experts from leading chemical compani...
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“Green moves in plasticisers” – Article in Compounding world
News 10 Aug 2021

“Green moves in plasticisers” – Article in Compounding world

Compounding world has published a comprehensive report in its August 2021 edition on the latest innovations in PVC plasticisers. Read the full report here (p. 27-36)  ...
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“Spermageddon” allegations by Dr Swan unfounded
News 08 Jul 2021

“Spermageddon” allegations by Dr Swan unfounded

Brussels, 7 July 2021 - European Plasticisers notes that the scientific grounds of the statements made in Dr Swan’s book “Count Down” have already been questioned and refuted by many independent...
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