The European Printing Ink Association

Chemical and Related legislations

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

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: Microplastics in printing inks and printed products

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

Information note: Substances of very high concern

This information note explains that ongoing regulatory actions concerning tattoo inks are not relevant for EuPIA members’ products.

EuPIA information note on the tattoo inks restriction under REACH

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).

EuPIA guidance note: labelling of treated articles

Related legislation

It can happen that legislations although not addressing printing inks directly might have implications for the printing ink industry. When questions occur in this respect from stakeholders, they are addressed in this section.

Then add the toy paper with the explanation below

Printing inks and related products may be used in the production of children’s toys. This statement explains how the planed changes to the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC and associated European standards apply to these materials.

EuPIA information note on printing Inks and related products for the manufacture of toys