The European Printing Ink Association

Chemical legislation

The implications of REACH and CLP that necessitate an explanation for members and their customers are regularly addressed.

Information note: Microplastics in printing inks and printed products

This information note explains the status of the REACH restriction proposal on intentionally added microplastics and the limited extent of its relevance for printing inks, varnishes and printing products.

Information note: Substances of very high concern

This note explains the identification of substances such as SVHC under the REACH Regulation and the related communication obligations for suppliers of printing inks.

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EuPIA guidance note: labelling of treated articles

Printing inks and related products, which contain biocides for preservation are “treated articles” according to Article 58 of the Biocidal Products Regulation. This note clarifies the related obligations for ink makers, but also for their customers (printers).

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