Understand the regulation and ensure compliance of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)

EDCs are found in many products, including: 

• Plastics 
• Plasticisers
• Pesticides and biocides 
• Cosmetics and food packaging 
• Industrial chemicals

Exposure to EDCs may increase the risk of: 

• Fertility problems
• Hormone-related cancers
• Metabolic disorders
• Neurodevelopmental impairments

To stimulate a circular economy several regulatory steps have been initiated. In 2015 the European Commission adopted a Circular Economy Action Plan. The 54 actions under the EU Action Plan have now been completed. Several of the actions focused on chemical product composition and non-hazardous circulation of materials.

We are following the development in circular economy regulation closely and can keep you updated on new requirements that may affect your business.

Crucial to a successful circular economy is increased collaboration and exchange of information in the global supply chain. To enable this, we must employ the same terminology and goals when working to map and optimise supply chains.

An important step towards larger global transparency is to incorporate goals for the use of problematic substances throughout the supply chain in recognised supply chain models.

We have used an internationally recognised supply chain model in development projects and can guide you through the process of setting goals to eliminate substances of concern in the supply chain.

Some examples of our projects with substitution of chemical substances.