What challenges are European surface treatment companies facing? And how can their practical experience inform the regulatory discussions shaping the sector?
On 28 October, CETS members met at AIAS – Asociación de Industrias de Acabados de Superficies headquarters in Sabadell for a technical meeting focused on the proposed restrictions on hexavalent chromium and PFAS, alongside developments in the Surface Treatment of Metals and Plastics reference document on best available techniques — STM BREF.
Contributions from AIAS, Tecnocrom, RESINSURF European Project, CIDETEC Surface Engineering and COMFILDER connected the regulatory discussion with industrial experience and research into coatings and treatment technologies.
The discussions highlighted the importance of assessing alternatives against the requirements of each application, supported by reliable data and technical validation.
This is the perspective CETS brings to the European dialogue: connecting regulatory decisions with process expertise and the needs of industry.
Thank you to AIAS for hosting us, and to all speakers and participants for their contributions.
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