The European Printing Ink Association

Chemical Legislation

Any implication of REACh and CLP that necessities explanation for members and its customers are regularly addressed.

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.

Substances of Very High Concern: Customer Information Note

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

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).

Useful Links

Address and Contact

Boulevard du Triomphe 172
4th floor
BE – 1160 Brussels

+32(0)2 897 20 20

eupia@cepe.org

The Association

EuPIA is the European Printing Ink Association and was founded in 2003 as a division of CEPE, the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry. EuPIA represents the interests of the European manufacturers of printing inks and related products.