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EU REACH and CLP regulations are implemented to enable harmonisation of chemicals regulations with the EU in Turkey by Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation. Turkish Competent Authority, MoEU recently announced that there are only...

MOL Group and ABB embark on a three-year collaborative project to transform Asset Integrity Management (AIM) across four key chemical and refinery sites in Europe. ABB has been awarded the contract to improve asset integrity...

Tests at Edinburgh Napier University have confirmed that new patented guards fitted to Euro size wooden pallets extend their lifespan – and environmental benefits - dramatically. The robust Upall branded protectors, which were launched recently by...

Wooden pallets have inherently better hygiene properties than plastic equivalents, making them a more suitable choice for food, drink and pharmaceutical supply chains, according to new research from the Institute for Wood Technology Dresden. The...

Mars, Incorporated has announced plans to incorporate recycled polypropylene plastic into the primary packaging for some of its popular pet food brands by 2021. In collaboration with global packaging supplier, Huhtamaki, Mars has opted for...

Currently, the Turkish authorities are only accepting pre-registrations of all chemical substances which are manufactured/imported into Turkey in 1 ton/year or greater. The pre-registration deadline for chemical substances according to KKIDK (Turkey REACH) is...

BLH Nobel, a brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), today introduced its Tank Mount Series of weighing equipment for process weighing applications.  The new series includes three different fully standardized weigh modules with off-the-shelf...

Chemical Regulatory consultancy Yordas Group has opened a new entity in Istanbul, Turkey by the name of Yordas Danışmanlık Limited Şirketi. The erection of a new office reflects the increased demand in services aimed...

Chinese firm Lianhetech has announced a multi-million pound extension to its chemical plant on Teesside. Around 80 permanent jobs and another 150 jobs during construction are being created as work gets under way at the...

UK manufacturing export index fell to an all-time low in Q2 2020, falling below levels recorded during the global financial crisis Basic metals and automotive exports were hit hardest due to factory closures Travel restrictions saw...