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EU chemicals sector posts 2.3 per cent growth through first three quarters of 2011

EU chemicals production recorded a 2.3 per cent increase in the first nine months of the year, according to the latest Cefic Chemicals Trends Report.

EU chemicals sector growth to resume next year, follows long-term trend in 2011

Growth in European chemicals output will be weaker than expected this year and next because of heightened business uncertainty and inventory trimming, industry group Cefic said today.

Chemistry’s future takes centre stage at International Year of Chemistry closing ceremony in Brussels

Cefic joined those who descended on Brussels to attend the International Year of Chemistry 2011 official closing ceremony.

Policy

Key EU policy issues for our industry

Cefic is involved in the EU legislative agenda on issues involving chemistry. Our policy agenda stretches across the economy and competitiveness, innovation and health, safety & environment.

Skills Needs

Education and skills for innovation and competitiveness

Resource Efficiency

Building a resource efficient Europe - doing more or better with less.

Seveso II and process safety management

Driving continuous improvement in process safety

Nanomaterials

Safe and Innovative. Essential to meet societal challenges.

Access to Raw Materials

Ensuring free and fair access to raw materials

Energy Efficiency

Pushing back the limits of energy efficiency (updated November 2011)

Industry Support

Advice & guidance to companies

Cefic activities include the provision of advice and guidance to companies, large and small, along the whole value chain.

Implementing REACH

In order to help its members and other actors in the supply chains, Cefic has developed a number of guidance documents and tools to support companies in the implementation of REACH as well as to enhance harmonisation of procedures.

Check out updated SIEF Guidance!

Responsible Care for SMEs

This toolkit is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises implementing Responsible Care. The kit brings together for the first time validated tools on chemicals management, energy efficiency, occupational health, process safety, transport safety, and others areas, making them freely available for everyone.

Transport & Logistics

Safe, efficient and sustainable logistics are critical to the future of the European chemical industry. Ensuring safe transport and handling of its products, with care for the environment and in full accordance with regulations, is of key importance for the image and reputation of the chemical industry.

Learn & Share

Our educational resources

Chemistry is exciting... Its applications and products provide solutions for sustainable development and future societal challenges. Designed to be an educational resource, this section helps you get a grasp on chemistry topics and provides teaching tools.

International year of chemistry logoIngenious Science 

Shaping the future of maths and science education and addressing the future skills gap. This programme is supported by the EU 7th Framework Programme. Check out their website.

International year of chemistry logoIYC Closing Ceremony 

Looking to the future and the role that chemistry can and must play in building a better, more sustainable world for future generations. Read more
 

"The future starts tomorrow - and begins with you!" 

Retrospective of a three-day event (21-23 November) available on the blog: www.tomorrowstartswithchemistry.eu. Download here the event images .

xperimania logoXperimania winners awarded at Tomorrow Starts with Chemisty opening ceremony!

The fourth edition of Xperimania, "Equality" was successfully completed and winners were congratulated during the Xperimania Award ceremony jointly organised by Cefic and European Schoolnet. Check out their website.

skills need reportSkills for innovation report 2011

This study launched by Cefic says that the next wave of jobs in Europe requires broader innovation skills.


Regulatory Framework

Getting responsible chemicals management recognized throughout the entire supply chain is our key objective.

» Learn more about Regulatory Framework

Facts and Figures

The 2011 Cefic European Facts & Figures provides an analysis of the latest competitive trends in the European chemicals industry.

» Learn more about Facts and Figures

Responsible Care

The Responsible Care ethic helps chemical companies to operate safely, profitably and with due care.

» Learn more about Responsible Care