Newsletter January / February 2016

ISSUE 1—JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE FECC Annual congress Fecc Activities icta news plastics Europe (operation clean sweep) Members’ News EU Chemical Legislation International Trade & GTDP Responsible Care and Logistics precursors EU&Other News-Events

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2016 Fecc annual We are very happy to announce that

Tourism Programme

the website for the 2016 Congress in Istanbul is now online and the registrations are now open as well.

Don’t miss the Early Bird Discount!

Join us and experience first-hand why the Fecc Congress is the choice of top leaders from the chemical distribution industry for networking. A wonderful opportunity to generate new business and reinforce existing relationships, while also learning new methods to improve your company’s performance. REGISTER TODAY on

www.fecc-congress.com

Visit to Dolmabahce Palace, Sunday 5 June This year, Fecc is offering delegates the chance to take part in an organized activity on the Sunday following the beginning of the Congress. A great chance to spend some leisure time with colleagues and friends to enjoy the best of Istanbul and no visit to this amazing city would be complete without a trip to the Dolmabahce

Book your hotel rooms before May 5 for preferential rates!

Please click HERE to access the reservation page.

2016 Sessions & Highlights

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Distribution in Asia - Risk and Opportunities for European players

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Future Innovation

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Value of distribution channels for medium size companies

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REACH 2018

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Claude Michel, Inspirational speaker

(Head of Solvay Solar Impulse Partner-

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Special thanks to

FECC ACTIVITIES BECOME A SPONSPOR TODAY

2016 Sponsorship Package Booklet !

The NEW sponsorship package booklet is available now. Click here to view details. This year, you will find many useful branded goodies at the end of the booklet and these are new options which will give you great visibility as well. We thank you in advance for your continual support in making our Congress another very successful event !

Should you be interested in sponsoring or need further information about our new package, please do not hesitate to contact : Arabelle Fourgo, Events Coordinator, Interel at Arabelle.Fourgo@interelgroup.com Alexandra Mengesha, Communications and Membership Development Management at ame@fecc.org

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FECC Fecc would like to thank Peter Skou for his tremendous contribution and many accomplishments as a member of the Board of Fecc and ICCTA/ICTA. We sincerely wish him all the best in his future endeavors. We will miss his dynamism Message from Peter Skou ( December , 2015)

Dear friends A large chapter in my life will end by 31.12.2015. As most of you know I will leave R2 Group after 20 years. It has been a fantastic journey, a journey which I am very proud of and which has been positive in all aspects due to the fantastic cooperation and team spirit we have had.

The new journey, which Caldic Nordic/R2 Group is now to begin, is just as exciting and as you know, I was supposed to be a part of this. However, I have decided to try something completely different; I do not know yet what it will be, but right now I look forward to celebrating New Year and to have a week´s holiday in January.

It has been a difficult decision for me, but I look forward to my new challenges, and I hope that we can somehow keep in touch. As a very dear friend once said: We always meet twice.

I wish you and your families a successful and prosperous 2016.

Kind regards

Peter Skou

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ICTA NEWS International Chemical Trade Association (ICTA) has been founded On 1 February 2016, the chemical distribution industry joined together to form a registered international chemical trade association on a global scale replacing the International Council of Chemical Trade Associations. The new International Chemical Trade Association (ICTA) has now been founded by the European Association of Chemical Distributors Fecc, the US NACD, the German and British associations VCH and CBA as well as a number of major chemical distributors. In addition to other companies, China’s CCCMC, Brazil’s Associquim, both the Mexican and Canadian associations of chemical distributors as well as further European National Distributors Associations have been invited.

Besides ensuring the international exchange of good practices helping ICTA to expand in other countries and onto other continents, the task of the ICTA will be to coordinate international activities that take place on a global level. Regulations that concern the handling, transport, management and security of chemicals are being dis-

From Left to right : Edgar E. Nordmann, Neville Prior, Peter Steinbach, Birger Kuck, Douglas Brown, Carsten Harms, Gerhard Ahlbrecht, Peter Newport, Uta Jensen-Korte 5

FECC International Chemical Trade Association (ICTA) has been founded The ICTA was founded on 1 February at a Brussels notary, and Brussels will also be the association’s legal seat. Among those present at the ceremony were Mr. Douglas A. Brown, NACD Vice Chairman and owner of Brown Chemical Co., Inc.; Dr. Neville Prior, President of Fecc and owner of Cornelius Group plc.; Mr. Peter Steinbach, Executive Board Member of VCH; Mr. Peter Newport, Chief Executive Officer of CBA; Mr. Mathew Brainerd, NACD Chairman and Managing Director of Brainerd Chemical; Mr. Edgar E. Nordmann, shareholder and Managing Director of Nordmann, Rassmann; as well as Mr. Carsten Harms, Executive Board member of Biesterfeld AG. Birger Kuck, consultant for the chemical distribution industry, has been appointed as Interim Director General to coordinate the operational activities of the new organization. Administrative support will be provided by the Fecc’s Brussels office.

For further information, please contact: Birger Kuck, Interim Director General (ICTA) Rue du Luxembourg 16B B-1000 Belgium Phone: +49 4186 888 794 Phone : +32 2 679 02 60

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Just a little loss of material here

Operation Clean Sweep® - Plastics industry invites logistic companies to contribute to the prevention of marine litter by preventing plastic raw material losses during (un)loading and transport.

Marine litter is an important and growing challenge we face as a society today. It is a complex issue affecting our world’s oceans, seas and rivers, harming wildlife, fisheries and tourism in Europe and around the world. Any plastic waste entering the oceans is unacceptable, be it because of careless behaviour, inappropriate waste management or, in certain cases, accidental losses.

Industrial plastic pellets (granulate shaped plastic raw material) used to produce articles for everyday life, have been found in the marine environment.

These pellets were potentially lost during industrial production, processing or handling and have since ended up in oceans, rivers and even bird’s stomachs.

While consumers are responsible for the proper disposal of products they use, the value chain must focus on suitable containment of handled products – plastic pellets/granulate, flakes and powders. Industry has the opportunity

Operation Clean Sweep offers efficient and flexible tools in assisting partners of the plastics industry, resin manufacturers, carriers and plastics processors with good handling practices and maintenance of industrial sites. Committing to this program will assist every company in demonstrating its serious interest in protecting the environment for the public.

PlasticsEurope has been working with its members to prevent material loss during production or handling. It is important to act together as a whole value chain, transport and logistics sectors included, to implement joint solutions to marine litter.

The topic is urgent. European national policy makers recently highlighted pellet loss as an area where (industry) action is needed. Authorities recognize the industry’s voluntary prevention commitment positively; however we must prove that these voluntary actions are sufficient in reducing plastic pellet loss. Source and information

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MEMBERS’ NEWS IMCD to nominate new Supervisory Board members

IMCD to strengthen its corporate infrastructure in the US and to affirm IMCD’s focus on the Americas region and its commitment to expanding

IMCD N.V. announces that Mrs Julia van

the business there. Jordan will relo-

Nauta Lemke - Pears and Mr Janus

cate to IMCD’s new US office location

Smalbraak will be nominated for ap-

in Newport Tower, Jersey City, New

pointment as members of IMCD's Su-

Jersey.

pervisory Board at the next Annual General Meeting of IMCD N.V. to be held on 12 May 2016. Further to the recent reductions of Bain Capital's shareholding in IMCD and in accordance with the Relationship Agreement between IMCD and Bain Capital, two out of three of the Bain Capital nominated Supervisory Board members will resign at IMCD's next Annual General Meeting. Upon the appointments of Julia van Nauta Lemke - Pears and Janus Smalbraak the Supervisory Board will consist of four inde-

Marcus Jordan appointed President of

Jordan joined IMCD UK in 1998 and has since progressed through various roles during his 17 years with the company. His last role prior to this appointment was Director Group Development and he also serves as a member of IMCD’s Executive Com-

mittee. Whilst playing a key role in further strengthening and seeking new growth opportunities in IMCD’s Americas region, Jordan will at the same time retain his global responsibility for Group Development.

In reference to his new IMCD role and impending move to the US, Jor-

dan commented: IMCD N.V. announces that effective

“The acquisitions of former Makeni

January 1st 2016, Marcus Jordan is

Chemicals, now IMCD Brasil, and MF

appointed President, IMCD Holdings

Cachat were extremely important for

US. Following the acquisition of spe-

IMCD as they have given us an excel-

cialty chemical distributor MF Cachat,

lent platform for future growth in the region. This new role is an exciting

pendent members and one Bain Capital

nominated member. Read more

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MEMBERS’ NEWS The Czech distribution company EUROSARM is the second first-line member of the national Association SCHOD CR. It is also one of the leading distributors of the chemical products on the Czech market with its turnover more than 1 bilion of CZK. The company belongs to an international group OVERLACK AG. Company employees are very actively involved in the implementation of the Responsible Care Programme.

Last year the company achieved the significant success.

They completed the reconstruction and modernization of chemical products´storage. It puts into operation the most advanced storage of imflammable matters in the Czech Republic with technology on the European level. Applied technology utilizes the most advanced security

procedures and security systems. This led to a significant improvement in environmental protection and reduction of emissions when handling flammable matters. With inflammable matters is handles inside the warehouse on surfaces protected against the leakage. They have

significantly reduced emission to air.

The building is secured by devices connected directly to the fire brigade.

Fire extinguishing device is equipped with sensors for door closing and possible flooding lightweight foam.

Every year they organize exercises on fire or leakage of hazardous substances.

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MEMBERS’ NEWS Cefic announces new Director General, Marco Mensink

Cefic, the leading association supporting the European chemical industry, today announced the appointment of Marco Mensink as Cefic’s Director General. Designate pending ratification by the Cefic General Assembly taking place inFlorence on 7 October 2016.

Brussels, 8 January 2016 - As of 1 May 2016, Marco Mensink will take over from Hubert Mandery, who has led the association since 2009 and who retires as of 30 April. Mr. Mensink will already join Cefic on 15 March for a smooth transition from his position as Director General of the Confederation of European Pulp and Paper Industries (CEPI) representing pulp, paper and board producing companies across Europe as well as paper mills.

States Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, Cefic President, “We are pleased to welcome Marco Mensink on board and are confident he will build on the success of Hubert Mandery in establishing Cefic as the central hub for Europe’s chemical industry and linked associations. We are very thankful for

A Dutch national, Mr. Mensink began his career at Ernst & Young Management Consulting, where he worked in Environmental Management and due diligence projects. He then worked at the Royal Netherlands’ Paper and Board Association, representing the Dutch industry in Brussels.

He has been Director General of CEPI since 1 June 2014, an organisation he joined in 2006 as Energy and Environment Director as an expert on Emission Trading, renewables and energy legislation. Mr. Mensink therefore brings with him decades of dedicated experience as a seasoned Brusselsbased public affairs professional, with an extensive network of contacts within the European institutions and wider Brussels sphere. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Forestry and Business Management from the Agricultural University of Wageningen in the Netherlands.

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MEMBERS’ NEWS Biesterfeld Spezialchemie and Kelisema expand Partnership

Effective of January 1, 2016, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has taken charge of the distribution of Kelisema's product portfolio for the personal care industry in Germany and, by doing so, has further expanded the companys’ successful cooperation. Biesterfeld has already been distributing Kelisema products in the Swiss cosmetic sector since the end of 2014.

The product portfolio of Kelisema offers vegetable protein hydrolysates, which are extracted from plants and grains such as wheat, oat, soya, corn, rice, millet, peas, moringa, nettle and fenugreek.

Collagen, silk, keratin and milk protein hydrolysates complete the product

“The energy efficiency of LCDs is a product of the art Interview with Dr. Christian Bosshard, President, Thin Film Optics, Swiss Research and Development Center CSEM, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Energy efficiency is an important issue with smartphones. How can pigments help liquid crystal display devices to use less power? The greater the capacity of color filters to cut out a selected part of the color spectrum and let that light pass completely through, the more they will

the more they will help in cutting electricity consumption.

If, say, only 50 percent of the color gets through, more white backlight needs to travel through the pigment to be able to get an intense color experience. Energy consumption rises. Ultimately, energy efficiency is a product of the art of chemis-

Univar Expands Agreement with Dow Corning to Distribute Personal Care Silicones in the UK and Univar, a leading global chemical distributor, announced the expansion of its European distribution agreement with Dow Corning to include the UK and Ireland markets.

Effective January 2, 2016, Univar will begin distribution of Dow Corning silicone products into these new geographies.

“Univar and Dow Corning have more than 40 years of history in working together to serve the personal care market in many countries across mainland Europe,” said Matthew Ottaway, Industry Director, Personal Care, Univar EMEA. “We are excited to expand on this rich heritage of innovation and 11

MEMBERS’ NEWS DKSH and Hampford Research sign exclusive distribution agreement DKSH, the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia, and Hampford Research Inc. (HRI), a specialty chemicals manufacturer, signed an exclusive agreement for HRI’s photoactive technology products in North America, Europe and Asia.

DKSH’s Business UnitPerformance Materials, a leading Market Expansion Services provider and distributor of specialty chemicals and HRI have signed an agreement for DKSH to supply, market, and distribute HRI’s photoactive technology product portfolio in North America, Europe and Asia.

HRI specializes in producing high purity chemicals for end use applications in the electronics, dental, personal care, printing and imaging as well as adhesives industries worldwide.

The agreement includes HRI’s entire UV/EB line, including photo acid generators, photo initiators, monomers and coinitiators as well as future products created from customer-specific product development. HRI has chosen to work with DKSH for its first-class reputation in

Mike Wyrostek, Director of Sales & Marketing at Hampford Research, commented: “Our partnership with DKSH represents an exciting new chapter for HRI. Our custom manufacturing capabilities combined with DKSH’s industry knowledge and contacts will undoubtedly result in many new success stories.”

Carole Lin, Global Business Development Manager, Specialty Chemicals Industry at DKSH added: “We are very pleased that Hampford Research has chosen DKSH as their Market Expansion Services partner for their innovative photoactive technology. We look forward to introducing their exciting product

KRAHN CHEMIE and OXEA to expand their cooperation in As of February 1, 2016, KRAHN CHEMIE will take over the distribution of OXEA specialty esters in France. For this purpose, it’s establishing a local sales team that will operate from the French branch of the sister company ALBIS PLASTIC during the initial phase. KRAHN CHEMIE plans on further expanding its presence in France and setting up its own subsidiary in the 12

MEMOXEA and KRAHN CHEMIE have been working together in the field of specialty esters in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Eastern Europe for many years now.

The individual components of the OXEA portfolio distributed by KRAHN CHEMIE are composed of the following products: OXSOFT GPO, OXSOFT DOA, OXSOFT TOTM, OXSOFT 3G8, OXSOFT L9TM, OXSOFT DUO 1, OXSOFT DUO 2, OXBLUE ATBC and OXBLUE DOSX. These products are used as plasticizers in the processing of plastics and rubber, in adhesives and sealants, as well as in paints and coatings, and as synthetic esters in lubricants.

“In recent years, we have come to appreciate KRAHN CHEMIE as an extremely competent partner who successfully distributes our specialty esters on the market with a great deal of dedication and technical understanding,” says Jacco de Haas, Commercial Business Director Specialty Esters at OXEA GmbH. “As such, the expansion of our cooperation to France is a logical move.”

“OXEA is one of our most important strategic partners with whom we tackle the management and the targeted development of the market hand in hand.

Since we represent other renowned manufacturers of plasticizers within the KRAHN CHEMIE GROUP in addition to OXEA, we consider ourselves the leading distributor in this field,” explains Axel Sebbesse, CEO of Krahn Chemie

VELOX presenting its advanced ma-

VELOX will present its extensive range of composites and additives specialities at Booth N25 in Hall 5.A. The European team is looking forward to meeting composites professionals on the fair to exchange ideas and to discuss its large portfolio along with new project opportunities.

VELOX has been growing its portfolio with numerous advanced raw materials such as epoxy systems, structural adhesives, thermoset and thermoplastic prepregs, as well as honeycombs. By adding those new specialties VELOX wants to offer a broader portfolio on the market and intents to be recognised as a serious player in the advanced composite segment in the next coming years.

For the second consecutive year, VELOX is glad to share its booth with Rühl Puromer, a European leader in tailor-made polyurethane (PU) systems and foaming resins. Those products allow our customers, mainly in the transportation market, to increase productivity and surface finish compared to polyester.

The VELOX team is looking forward to meeting you in Paris and share with you new experiences.

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EU CHEMICALS 2. Fecc guidance for distributors on communication in the supply chain and exposure sce1. Fecc starts the awarenessraising campaign aimed to its Fecc launches a short guidance together with a survey to raise awareness among its members on the 2018 registration deadline.

What can you do?

As a National Association, you should raise awareness within your membership, by reminding it of its potential obligations under REACH, and by informing it of the potential risk. You should also convey this survey and collect the input from your member companies and forward it to Fecc.

As a Company, you should know your portfolio, identify the substances that may be affected by this registration deadline and take action before it is too late.

For more information on Chemicals Legislation, please contact: Irantzu Garmendia +32 2 679 02 68 iga@fecc.org

What happens when relevant information is missing in the supply chain?

What are distributors’ responsibilities in this case?

Concerned about the issue that missing ESs along the supply chain is not an unusual situation, and that in those cases who is responsible to do what is not so clear, Fecc has published a supporting document for distributors on communication along the supply chain and distributors obligations and rights.

Link:

3. Information on 120000 chemicals used in Europe The information is available in three layers of complexity: The infocard gives a summary of the key information on a chemical substance in plain English. Users can read about the chemicals they are exposed to, where they are commonly used, whether they are hazardous and the precautions that they might need to take.

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The new Implementing Regulation also gives ECHA the mandate to make sure that all registrants of the same substance are part of the joint registration. To implement this requirement, the dossier The brief profile goes deeper into the environmental, human health and physi- submission tool REACH-IT is being adapted to reject submissions outside of co-chemical properties of the chemical. a joint registration and as of 27 January, It provides a user-friendly overview of registrants will no longer be able to subthe information collected for each substance under the different chemical reg- mit a registration dossier separately if a ulations. This will be most useful for em- registration for the same substance alployers, workers, academics and regula- ready exists. tors.

Similarly, registrants will not be able to The third level, source data, includes the update the registration, which has been raw data submitted by companies to EC- submitted individually, if another registration for the same substance exists in HA in REACH registration dossiers and notifications to the classification and la- REACH-IT.

EU CHEMICALS

belling inventory.

For more information: http://echa.europa.eu/view-article/-

4. Commission Implementing Regulation on joint submission of data and data-sharing published The

new Implementing Regulation adopted by the European Commission defines more clearly what the terms ‘fair, transparent and nondiscriminatory' mean for data sharing in the REACH Regulation. The regulation is applicable as of 26 January

If the registration is not in line with the joint submission obligation, it will be rejected at the ‘business rules' step of the REACH-IT submission and registrants will be instructed to cooperate with the existing registrants of the same substance and submit jointly. This means that registrants need to discuss with other companies about substance sameness, share data and costs and, subsequently, submit the registration as part of a joint submission.

ECHA guidance documents and other support material reflecting the changes are under revision For more information: http://echa.europa.eu/view-article//journal_content/title/reach-datasharing-principles-clarified 15

EU CHEMICALS 5. Registry of Intentions updated and new submitted proposals and withdrawn intentions and No updates since December NL For more information: http://echa.europa.eu/addressing-

6. REACH 2018 webinar: “Get organised with your coregistrants - SIEF management and This is the third webinar of a series focusing on practical information to successfully register by the deadline of 31 May 2018.

INTERNATIONAL Fecc GTDP Seminar 27 January 2016 The Fecc GTDP Seminar was held at the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel on 27 January 2016. The theme of the seminar was “Regulatory and quality developments in the Pharma supply chain”.

It was well attended and topics discussed included the EU Good Trade and Distribution practices (GDP) guidelines, EU Guidelines for Risk Assessment of Excipient Good manufacturing practice (GMP), EXCiPACT certification scheme and other related regulatory and quality issues.

Speakers on the day were Dr. Frank Milek (Aug. Hedinger), Mr. Mauro Turrini (Bird & Bird), Dr. Christoph

Particularly for companies registering a substance for the first time that do not have previous experience on substance information exchange forum (SIEF) activities and data sharing.

The webinar will take place the 2 March 2016, 11:00-12:00, Helsinki time Registration is open: http://echa.europa.eu/view-webinar//journal_content/56_INSTANCE_DdN5/title/ reach-2018-get-organised-with-yourco-registrants-sief-management-anddata-sharing

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For more information on International Trade, please contact : Joel D’Silva +32(0)2 679 02 62 jds@fecc.org

RESPONSIBLE CARE AND New Video: ”ICCA & Responsible Care Making a Global Commitment to Safety, Security & http://www.cefic.org/ResponsibleCare/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w

For more information on Responsible Care and Logistics , please contact: Gerhard Ahlbrecht at +32 2 679 02 64 gah@fecc.org

Save the date !

Responsible Care Committee Meeting Fecc Offices,

PRECURSORS COMUpdate PIC – Entering into force on 01 February 2016: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2229 of 29 September 2015 amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals – link: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legalcontent/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32015R222 9&from=EN Update CBRN-E – COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL: Implementing the European Agenda on Security: EU Action Plan against illicit trafficking in and use of firearms and explosives (2 December 2015) Link: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/homeaffairs/what-we-do/policies/europeanagenda-security/legislativedocu-

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EU & OTHER NEWS Winter 2016 Economic Forecast: Weathering new Brussels, 4 February 2016 The European economy is now entering its fourth year of recovery and growth continues at a moderate rate, driven mainly by consumption.

At the same time, much of the world economy is grappling with major challenges and risks to European growth are therefore increasing.

The Commission's winter forecast shows that the overall growth outlook has changed little since the autumn but that the risk that growth could turn out worse than forecast has risen, mainly as a result of external factors. In the euro area, growth is projected to increase to 1.7% this year from 1.6% last year, and to climb to 1.9% in 2017. EU economic growth is forecast to remain stable at 1.9% this year and rise to 2.0% next year.

Certain factors supporting growth are now expected to be stronger and last longer than previously assumed. They include low oil prices, favourable financing conditions and the euro's low exchange rate. At the same time, risks to the economy are becoming more pronounced and new challenges are surfac-

Valdis Dombrovskis, VicePresident for the Euro and Social Dialogue, said: "Europe is continuing its recovery, with growth broadly in line with our previous forecast in autumn. We have to remain attentive. Europe's moderate growth is facing increasing headwinds, from slower growth in emerging markets such as China, to weak global trade and geopolitical tensions in Europe's neighbourhood. It is important to continue structural reforms that can help our economies grow, withstand shocks in the future, and improve job opportunities for our population."

Pierre Moscovici,Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, said: "The European economy is successfully weathering new challenges this winter, supported by cheap oil, the euro rate and low interest rates.

Nonetheless, the weaker global environment poses a risk and means we must be doubly vigilant. There is more work to do to strengthen investment, enhance our competitiveness in a smart way and complete the job of fixing our public finances."

A broad-based recovery across Member States In 2015, economic output either increased or was stable in every Member State. By 2017, the economies of all Member States are expected to be expanding. GDP growth rates will, however, contin-

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EU & OTHER NEWS The European Commission has tabled legislative proposals to ensure car manufacturers comply strictly with all EU safety, environmental and production

The Commission is proposing a major overhaul of the so-called EU type approval framework. Under current rules, national authorities are solely responsible for certifying that a vehicle meets all requirements to be placed on the market and for policing manufacturers' compliance with EU law.

The proposals will make vehicle testing more independent and increase surveillance of cars already in circulation. Greater European oversight will strengthen the system as a whole.

The Commission was already reviewing the EU type approval framework for motor vehicles prior to the Volkswagen revelations. It has since concluded on the need for more farreaching reform to prevent cases of non-compliance from happening again. The proposal for a Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles complements

Jyrki Katainen, Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, said: "In a Single Market where goods circulate freely, everyone must play by the rules. The Volkswagen revelations have highlighted that the system which allows cars to be placed on the market needs further improvement. To regain customers' trust in this important industry, we need to tighten the rules but also ensure they are effectively observed. It is essential to restore a level playing field and fair competition in the market."

Commissioner Elşbieta Bieńkowska, responsible for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, said: "The Single Market requires rigorous enforcement across sectors, including the car industry. With our proposals today we will raise the quality and independence of vehicle testing and improve the oversight of cars already in circulation. This complements our efforts to introduce the most robust emissions testing procedures in the world, which we will keep refining and reviewing to ensure the strictest emissions limits are really met."

The current type approval system is based on mutual trust: once a car is certified in one Member State, it can circulate freely throughout the EU. While the EU sets the legal framework, national authorities are fully responsi19

UPCOMING

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UPCOMING

Save the dates !

TUESDAY 7 JUNE, 19.30 - 22.30 Fecc Congress Gala Dinner, Rooftop Terrace, CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel All delegates, registered partners and special guests are invited to attend the prestigious Fecc Congress Gala Dinner that will take place at the Rooftop Terrace, CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel. Dine and network while appreciating the breath taking surroundings.

This year, to celebrate our Industry, we will have an "After Dinner Party" with a local live band ! (22.30 -

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CALENDAR Date

Meeting

Location

December Year 2016 Date

Meeting

Location

GTDP Symposium

Sheraton Brussels, Airport

1

Board Meeting

Fecc, Brussels

8

Biocidal Products TF

Fecc, Brussels

9

SHE Committee

Fecc, Brussels

10

Responsible Care

Fecc, Brussels

13

International Committee

Fecc, Brussels

19

ESAD Steering Committee

Cefic, Brussels

20

International Trade Committee

Fecc, Brussels

28

Logistics Committee

Fecc, Brussels

Precursors Committee

Fecc, Brussels

1

Responsible Care

Fecc, Brussels

5

Board Meeting

Istanbul

6-8

Fecc Annual Congress

Istanbul

SHE Committee

Fecc, Brussels

8

Responsible Care

Fecc, Brussels

27

Board Meeting

TBC

29

ESAD Steering Committee

Fecc, Brussels

Logistics Committee

Fecc, Brussels

23

Board Meeting

Brussels

December 1

Responsible Care

Fecc, Brussels

January 27 March

April

May 4 June

August 30 September

October 26 November

22

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