Continuous Filament Glass Fibre and Human Health
Glass Fibre Europe published on its website an updated version of its report on “Continuous Filament Glass Fibre and Human Health”
Status of Continuous Filament Glass Fiber products under selected international chemical regulations
Continuous Filament Glass Fiber (CFGF) products meet the definition of Article in various international chemical regulations. While the wording may differ from country to country, the letter and intend of the definitions are consistent and applicable to CFGF products.
COVID-19: glass fibre manufacturing is an essential industrial activity
Glass Fibre Europe adopted a position paper to stress the need to ensure the presence of workers on site and the critical role of its production
Masterplan for a competitive transformation of EU energy-intensive industries (EIIs)
The High-Level Group on Energy-intensive industries adopted a “Masterplan for a Competitive Transformation of EU Energy-intensive Industries”
European industries unite to call for an ambitious EU industrial strategy
Industry4Europe, a coalition of 149 sector Associations, published its new Joint Paper ‘A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action’ with cross-sectoral recommendations to the future EU industrial strategy.
Compliance Scheme regarding products of Continuous Filament Glass Fibre (CFGF) used in Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) intended to come into contact with drinking water according to requirements of the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA)
Glass fibre-reinforced plastics are used in drinking water contact materials. This guidance document intends to assist the supply chain actors in determining compliance of sizing formulations with the new requirements of the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA).
Glass fibre value chain called on to support the continuation of duties against illegal dumping of open mesh fabric from China
Glass Fibre Europe and Tech-Fab Europe have called on all actors in the glass fibre value chain to stand united in the fight against illegal trade practises by China.
Guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice For Continuous Filament Glass Fibre (CFGF) Products Intended For Food Contact Applications
These industry guidelines have been drafted to support individual companies in the supply chain to establish their company specific manufacturing processes and procedures according good manufacturing practice. Please note these guidelines do not replace the respective requirements set by in the Regulations.
Compliance Scheme regarding products of Continuous Filament Glass Fibre (CFGF) used in Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) intended to come into contact with food.
Glass fibre-reinforced plastics (GFRP) are composite materials made of a polymer matrix reinforced with glass fibres. The glass fibres therein are treated with a sizing to hold individual filaments together and to promote adhesion to the polymer matrix. Glass fibre-reinforced plastics are covered by Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. Until 31.12.2015, compliance of the sizing was […]
Status of glass under REACH in view of the Classification of certain borates as SVHC
Glass Fibre Europe adopted a position paper on the status of glass under REACH in view of the Classification of certain borates as SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)