European restriction on PFAS in firefighting foams is adopted
On 2 October 2025, the European Commission adopted a restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams.
CleanScreen: a new tool for replacing PFAS in the electronics industry
ChemFORWARD introduces an application to support the formulation of safer cleaners and degreasers for the electronics industry.
53nd Waterborne Symposium
The Waterborne Symposium will be held in New Orleans (USA), February 08-13, 2026. This congress is aimed at researchers and formulators in the field of coatings.
EUROCOAT 2026
Eurocoat will bring together suppliers, producers and distributors of coatings (paints, varnishes, printing inks, glues and adhesives) and raw materials in Paris (France) from 24 to 26 March 2026 to discuss the latest innovations to replace bisphenols, alkylphenol ethoxylates and PF
Cables Europe 2026
Cables Europe will be held in Düsseldorf (Germany) from the 03th to 05th March 2026.
European Commission adopts regulation on PFOS, its salts and PFOS-related compounds
The European Commission has adopted Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 to reduce the contamination limits for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts and PFOS-related compounds in substances, mixtures or articles.
Publication of a report on the substitution of PFAS in firefighting foams
ECHA has published a report aimed at supporting the transition to PFAS-free firefighting foams. This document provides practical information on topics such as equipment cleaning methodologies, techniques for detecting PFAS-containing foams, and waste management solutions.
PFAS Workshop North America
The PFAS Workshop North America will take place on November 11, 2025 in Cleveland (USA).
Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit
The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit (CTT) will be held in Chicago (USA) from 3rd to 5th September 2025. The event is dedicated to the latest innovations in liquid and solid coatings technologies.
Understanding PFAS and Reformulating PFAS-free Coatings
The Understanding PFAS and Reformulating PFAS-free Coatings conference will take place from 03 to 04 December 2025 in Cologne (Germany). At this event, international experts will present the latest developments related to PFAS and their alternatives in the coatings field.