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Cefic Calls for Streamlined R&I Funding

March 21, 2025

The EU must simplify its fragmented Research & Innovation (R&I) funding system to support the chemical industry’s transition and ensure global competitiveness

10-Point Action Plan to Simplify EU’s REACH Legislation
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10-Point Action Plan to Simplify EU’s REACH Legislation

February 28, 2025

Ahead of the European Commission’s REACH revision, Cefic proposes a plan to streamline legislation while supporting the chemical industry and ensuring safety

EU Chemical Industry: Bold Action Needed to Prevent Decline
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EU Chemical Industry: Bold Action Needed to Prevent Decline

January 10, 2025

Chemical industry's new competitiveness report highlights the urgent need for reforms to sustain the EU chemical industry amid rising global competition

Ilham Kadri Re-Elected as President of Cefic
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Ilham Kadri Re-Elected as President of Cefic

November 14, 2024

Dr. Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo, is re-elected for a two-year term

9 Key Strategies by CEFIC for European Chemical Innovation
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9 Key Strategies by CEFIC for European Chemical Innovation

September 30, 2024

Innovation is the engine of industrial change; reducing administrative burdens and fostering collaboration are important for accelerating breakthrough technologies

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Cefic Welcomes Mario Draghi’s Plan to Make Europe More Competitive
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Cefic Welcomes Mario Draghi’s Plan to Make Europe More Competitive

September 9, 2024

Draghi’s report calls for additional €800 billion in annual investments and major EU policy reforms to keep pace with the US and China

Ilham Kadri Becomes Cefic President
News

Ilham Kadri Becomes Cefic President

May 6, 2024

I. Kadri advocates for female leadership in STEM fields, and supports Europe's climate goals and innovation, emphasizing the need for industry competitiveness

Future of European Chemical Industry
News

Future of European Chemical Industry

June 25, 2019

The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) started a dialogue about the European way, circular models, and being at the forefront of new technologies

Global Currency of Trust for Chemicals
Interview

Global Currency of Trust for Chemicals

September 5, 2017

S. Dubourg about the strategies of the EU and BASF to combine economic success, social responsibility, and environmental protection

German Chemical Industry in 2016
News

German Chemical Industry in 2016

January 10, 2017

2016 Data and outlook into the future

High Regulatory Costs for EU Chemical Industry
News

High Regulatory Costs for EU Chemical Industry

July 16, 2016

Report of the European Commission shows that costs almost doubled between 2004 and 2014

How International Trade Helps Europe
News

How International Trade Helps Europe

March 14, 2015

Cefic brochure looks at how opening up chemicals trade can boost jobs and growth in Europe

International Chemical Trade
Industry Roundup

International Chemical Trade

March 3, 2015

Asian chemicals production continues to outpace other regions

International Chemical Trade (2012 Data)
Industry Roundup

International Chemical Trade (2012 Data)

November 4, 2014

China's contribution to worldwide chemical sales surges

40 % Less Greenhouse-gas Emissions
News

40 % Less Greenhouse-gas Emissions

October 26, 2014

European agreement on climate and energy targets

New Legislative Regulations for Chemicals in China
Event Highlight

New Legislative Regulations for Chemicals in China

November 5, 2013

The new regulations on how to register chemicals in China are one of the most complex legislative measures in the country

Shale Gas in Europe
News

Shale Gas in Europe

April 4, 2013

The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) released a position paper on the opportunity of shale gas in Europe

Kurt Bock New President of Cefic
News

Kurt Bock New President of Cefic

September 29, 2012

Dr. Kurt Bock, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, has been elected as president of Cefic

First-ever European Sustainability Report
News

First-ever European Sustainability Report

May 9, 2012

European chemical industry is determined to play a key role in ensuring that by 2050 over 9 billion people live within the resources of our planet

Russian Chemists Union & European Chemical Industry
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Russian Chemists Union & European Chemical Industry

April 13, 2012

Cefic president meets Russian chemicals industry leaders in Moscow; Russian body is to become newest member of EU chemicals trade group

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