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CETS calls for coordinated participation in the SEAC consultation on the Cr(VI) restriction (updated 2026.06.17)

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A decisive moment for the future regulatory framework of surface treatment in Europe The European regulatory process regarding the restriction of certain substances containing chromium(VI) has entered a crucial phase. The consultation on the SEAC draft opinion will open tomorrow, June 17, 2026, and will remain open for 60 days, until August 17, 2026. This phase represents an important opportun...
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REACH needs evidence of impact, not only procedural figures

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Europe needs measurable regulatory impact, not simply more administrative workload. The ECHA report on the implementation of REACH and CLP in 2026 describes a highly active regulatory system. For the period 2021 to 2025, the report refers, among other figures, to 18,911 initial registrations, 45,189 dossier updates, 1,528 compliance checks, 161 substance evaluations, 6,745 additional informati...
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CETS Meeting: From participation to influence

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A new strategic chapter for European surface treatment representation On 30 March 2026, CETS held a meeting with representatives of its member associations to discuss the future strategic model of the organisation and the operational steps needed to strengthen its European representation. The meeting marked an important moment of alignment, confirming the need to move from occasional participa...
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Building Visibility Across the European Surface Treatment Community

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CETS is strengthening its communication and visibility across the European surface treatment community. A key step is the activation of the official CETS LinkedIn page, which is becoming a dedicated channel to share updates, regulatory developments and sector messages with members, institutions, partner organisations and stakeholders across Europe. In parallel, CETS is working on the update...
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PFAS Restriction: Key Concerns for Surface Treatment Applications

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CETS is actively working on the PFAS restriction proposal and its potential implications for the surface treatment sector. Together with the CETS Board, a shared document has been prepared to identify the key concerns arising from the SEAC draft opinion and to support the development of a coordinated sector position. CETS underlines that surface treatment should not be considered as one sin...
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Keeping Industrial Feasibility at the Heart of European Regulatory Discussions

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CETS is engaging in several institutional and technical discussions that are shaping the future of the European surface treatment sector. Current activities include participation in the STM BREF work in Seville, with the involvement of President Malte Zimmer, as well as engagement in the JRC discussion on PFAS management techniques, also taking place in Seville. CETS is also evaluating furt...
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Coordinated Advocacy for Complex Regulatory Files

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CETS is expanding its network of institutional and advocacy contacts, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between organisations facing similar regulatory challenges. In this context, CETS is taking part in discussions connected to the other consortium on the Cr(VI) consortium initiative. This provides an important opportunity to exchange views with other organisations and to explore poss...
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PPCG activities: Chromium Substitution and Hard Chrome Plating (HCP)

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CETS is contributing to PPCG activities dedicated to chromium substitution and hard chrome plating, bringing the perspective of the surface treatment sector into the discussion on the future of functional chromium applications. The main message supported by CETS is clear: chromium substitution cannot be treated as a simple one-to-one replacement. Hard chrome plating is used across a very wi...
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The 2026–2028 Roadmap: From Representation to Influence

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CETS is launching its 2026–2028 strategic development programme, following the strategic discussion with members held at the end of March. This initiative marks an important step in the evolution of CETS as a stronger European voice for the surface treatment industry. The programme aims to move the organisation from occasional and reactive intervention towards a more structured, continuous and...
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CETS and ECHA in exchange on chromium trioxide

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Dr. Markus Dahlhaus (FGK), Dr. Malte Zimmer (CETS) & Jaakko Kapanen (CETS) On November 13, 2023, representatives of CETS visited ECHA in Helsinki. The reason was the EU Commission's recent mandate to ECHA to develop restriction options for chromium trioxide. The aim is to transfer the substance from Annex 14 of REACH (substances subject to authorization) to Annex 17 (restricted substances)...
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