Anna Jacobs

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Shaping the future of EU substitution centres for hazardous chemicals

The European Parliament has acknowledged that businesses, especially SMEs, need more support to replace hazardous chemicals. In response, the European Commission launched a pilot project to explore how a future EU Substitution Cen…

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By subscribing to our newsletter, you can keep up to date with the latest developments in substituting hazardous chemicals. The newsletters, which are only available in Swedish, contain, for example, news on legislation, recent re…

Newsletters

Once a month, the Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitution compiles the most important news on substitution of hazardous chemicals. Our previous newsletters are available on this page. 

Substances in Plastic - Barriers to Recycling

- Achieving sustainable plastic use requires a significant increase in the proportion of plastic that is recycled as material. However, it is not entirely straightforward.

Training: Safe Food Contact Materials

All materials that are in contact with food are called contact materials, or Food Contact Materials, FCM. These must be safe and do not transfer any hazardous substances to the food. In this training you will learn: which leg…

Consultancy support and chemical analyses

On this page you will find contact details of consultancy companies that can provide support on chemical and substitution issues, for example if you want help with reporting to the SCIP database. You can also find contact details …

Clas Ohlson: Challenging to phase out flame retardants in electronics

Clas Ohlson has a long tradition of thinking about sustainability and is aiming to be completely carbon neutral by 2045. Johanna Håkansson is a Product Compliance and Sustainability Specialist at the company, with a particular foc…

The SCIP Database – reporting chemicals of very high concern

As of 2021, many Swedish and European companies must report the chemical content of their products to the SCIP Database. Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions about reporting to the SCIP Database, direct you to furth…

Contents of the New EU Chemicals Strategy

The European Commission has adopted a new Chemicals Strategy for sustainability and a toxin-free environment. The contents of the strategy are briefly described below. According to the Substitution Centre, it is an ambitious plan …

Webinar: Alternatives Assessment

Here you will find the presentations from the Substitution Center's seminar "How do I evaluate alternatives", which was held at the digital conference Forum for Non-Toxic Environment 12 November 2020.

Cervera: Swift Transition to PFAS-free Requires Industry Cooperation

Phasing out PFAS from frying pans is more challenging that replacing PFAS chemicals in clothing, and the two industries have progressed at different paces in their substitution work. Huyen Vu, Sustainability Manager at Cervera, ha…

Klättermusen: New test methods needed for PFAS free textiles

Klättermusen was founded in 1975 by Peter Askulv, a chemist and biologist – and avid outdoor enthusiast. From the start, the company’s ambition was to avoid the use of hazardous chemicals in its products, and the goal was to creat…

Peak Performance free of PFAS by 2022

As a manufacturer of activewear, Peak Performance is highly familiar with fluorocarbons – both their unrivalled water repellency and the adverse impact they have on health and the environment. In 2016, Peak Performance made the de…

New system catalyzed Husqvarnas chemical handling

A new chemical management system, education of employees, and a large amount of patience are the key factors behind Husqvarnas successful systematic chemical work. In addition, everyone in the company have gained insight in the co…

“Just dare to get started!”

You don´t need to be an expert to get started, but you need to get started to become an expert, is Kristoffer Karlström´s advice to small companies who haven´t begun their systematic chemical work. 

The environmental objective “A non-toxic environment”

Hazardous substances in goods and buildings may leak out, causing damage to plants, animals and humans. In order to protect biological diversity and human health, the use of hazardous substances must be reduced, and exposure there…

News and newsletters

Here you will find our international news coverage in the field of substitution of hazardous chemicals.

Why you need to phase out hazardous chemicals

There are many reasons to eliminate hazardous chemicals from products and processes. The fundamental reason, of course, is to protect everyone's health and the environment, but there are also a number of more specific drivers.

Upcoming events and courses on substitution

Guiding substitution

The Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitution supports organizations in identifying hazardous substances and finding better alternatives, in order to reach the environmental quality objective “A non-toxic environment…
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Sustainability in healthcare products

The healthcare sector accounts for 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If it was a country, it would be among the five largest emitters. When there is a need to develop sustainable products and packaging for healthcare, RISE …
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Plastic – superhero or environmental villain?
2022-09-23
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Anna Jacobs

Plastic – superhero or environmental villain?

Plastic is everywhere in our everyday lives and is in many ways a fantastic material. At the same time, plastic can be problematic, not least from a chemical perspective. Is plastic a hero or a villain, and how do we move towards …
Non-toxic toys – unfortunately not something you can take for granted
2022-07-01
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Anna Jacobs

Non-toxic toys – unfortunately not something you can take for granted

Surely no parent would voluntarily put a toy containing carcinogens in the hands of their child. Nevertheless, there is a risk that we will do so, especially if the item in question comes from an online marketplace.
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