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Change of tides in European chemical legislation a turning point in European chemicals policy: reconciling green ambitions with the viability of the manufacturing sector in Europe
The EU's strict post-2006 REACH chemical control is debated: a point of pride or a barrier to competitiveness due to overregulation. The European Commission supports the latter. This paper informs researchers on the political process and its impact. Image generated using Google Gemini.
Perspective
How deep eutectic solvents are currently shaping organocatalytic and enzymatic asymmetric catalysis
Asymmetric catalysis is a key technology that provides enantiomerically pure compounds that are vital for the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and food and fragrance industries.
About this collection
Chemical industries have a major role to play in the drive towards a sustainable future. The products manufactured by chemical industries touch all aspects of society, and many of the changes required to achieve sustainability will have a profound impact on how chemical companies operate. Such changes will include regulatory developments from regional and central governments, and new scientific innovations from the laboratories of the companies themselves.
This Industrial Perspectives collection provides a platform for organisations spanning pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, consumer products, and commodity chemicals to showcase their sustainability agendas, share their green and sustainable chemistry strategies, and outline their long-term sustainability vision for their companies and for the future of the industry. Through Perspective articles written from the viewpoint of individuals or companies, the collection aims to stimulate dialogue, inspire best practice, and identify opportunities and challenges in the transition toward more sustainable industrial operations.