Legislation
The challenges of legislation
There have been many regulatory updates over the last few years, requiring changes in practice as well as enforcing a complete ban on certain chemicals used throughout the industry. Keeping abreast of all legislation changes can be challenging, and extremely time consuming.
Many companies are unaware that they could inadvertently be are breaking the law as they deal with the impact of the changes being made. Replacing one chemistry with another may solve an immediate problem, but buyers also need to be aware of impending regulations on a range of chemicals that could put them in the same situation all over again!
Fortunately Fraser Technologies is an industry expert, and with over 55 years experience in the component cleaning industry, is able to guide clients through the regulatory maze.
You may have heard the latest information from 3M® that they will exit from the manufacturing of Cleaning solvents in the near future. If you are a current 3M® cleaning solvent product user you will need to start to find 3M® alternative solvents.
F-gases are much more prevalent in the cleaning industry than buyers are aware, often present in old generation solvents used across a wide range of industry sectors. The high Global Warming Potential of these gases means their use is severely restricted throughout Europe, with usage in certain applications a criminal offence.
PFAS “forever chemicals” face potential EU restrictions from late 2028/mid-2029 following a 2023 proposal under ECHA review. No immediate bans exist, but gradual phase-in expected starting with hazardous substances.
