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.

Plasticisers Conference 2012 in association with ECPI
News 27 Feb 2012

Plasticisers Conference 2012 in association with ECPI

The international forum covering the key topics about applications and developments in plasticisers today will be back to Brussels on 4 & 5 December 2012. The international forum covering the...
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ECPI statement on the ECHA draft Substance Evaluation List
News 05 Dec 2011

ECPI statement on the ECHA draft Substance Evaluation List

On 21 October 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) submitted the first draft Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of Substance Evaluation to the EU Member States. It listed 91 substances, among...
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International experts debate the future of plasticisers
News 16 Nov 2011

International experts debate the future of plasticisers

The European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates (ECPI) partnered up with Crain Communications and European Plastics News to organise the Plasticisers Conference 2011 which took place in Brusse...
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DEHP plasticiser is registered for use under REACH
News 12 Oct 2011

DEHP plasticiser is registered for use under REACH

The widely used general purpose plasticiser Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), has been registered under the EU's new Chemicals Legislation REACH. The consortium of European producers which has been...
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DINP is not an endocrine disrupter. ECPI statement on NGO report “Home sweet home – dusty surprises under the bed”
News 05 Oct 2011

DINP is not an endocrine disrupter. ECPI statement on NGO report “Home sweet home – dusty surprises under the bed”

On 14 September 2011, ChemSec, together with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) and other NGOs, released the report “Home sweet home - dusty surprises under the bed”. It analyses t...
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ECPI statement on the Danish restriction proposal for low phthalates
News 30 Sep 2011

ECPI statement on the Danish restriction proposal for low phthalates

On 16 September 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a consultation on the restriction dossier for the classified low molecular weight phthalates DEHP, DIBP, DBP and BBP presented by Denm...
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French Parliament vote: Communication to the plastic industry
News 25 May 2011

French Parliament vote: Communication to the plastic industry

The outcome of this vote has provoked a number of reactions and articles in the media. Some of these articles have implied a change in the regulations and as a result an immediate ban. However, this...
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French Parliament vote: Plasticiser producers call for unjustified bill to be rejected
News 04 May 2011

French Parliament vote: Plasticiser producers call for unjustified bill to be rejected

Against all expectations and against the advice of the Government, the French National Assembly adopted in first reading on May 3, 2011 Mr. Yvan Lachaud’s bill to ban the use of phthalates, parabens...
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EU Commission report on endocrine disruptors
News 18 Apr 2011

EU Commission report on endocrine disruptors

The European Commission published on 17 May the interim report: "Summary of the State of the Science on Endocrine Disrupters, Part 1". Committed to support the health and environmental safety of ch...
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