Enhancing worker protection: EU Sets New Exposure Limit Values for the Safe Use of Diisocyanates
ISOPA and ALIPA welcome the publication of new exposure limit values for diisocyanates in the Official Journal of the EU.[1] Following the formal adoption by the European Parliament and the Council in February 2024, the new law sets an 8h...
ISOPA Safety Training in Luxembourg
On 23 February 2024, our secretary general Jörg Palmersheim held a safety training at B Medical Systems, a Luxembourg-based manufacturer and distributor of medical refrigerated devices. Feedback from Viktoriya Lapan, the Head of Environment...
New Dates for Train-the-Trainer Sessions on the Safe Use of Diisocyanates
ISOPA/ALIPA are pleased to announce new dates for the Train-the-Trainer program on the Safe Use of Diisocyanates. The objective of this course is to train experts to give trainings related to the REACH Restriction on Diisocyanates....
The Latest ISOPA Newsletter is out!
Discover the latest insights in our November issue: ✅ REACH Restriction: Over 600,000 registrations for the online training 📊 Occupational Exposure Limit Value update 🎉 ISOPA News: Celebrating Jörg Palmersheim's 10 years as Secretary General,...
ISOPA/ALIPA continue their successful campaign to provide the mandatory training under REACH for the safe use and handling of Diisocyanates
We are delighted to share the news of ALIPA and ISOPA's remarkable success with the digital training platform they developed together. Launched in 2021, the website www.safeusediisocyanates.eu has evolved into the primary resource for workers...
ISOPA will be at UTECH Middle East Foam & Polyurethane Expo 2023
We are glad to announce that ISOPA will have a booth at the UTECH Middle East Foam & Polyurethane Expo 2023. The event will take place in Dubai from 5-7 September. Looking foward to seeing you...
Diisocyanates trainings are now accessible in 23 languages!
📢 Great news! Diisocyanates trainings are now accessible in 23 languages!ISOPA is proud to announce the availability of diisocyanates trainings in 23 languages. These comprehensive courses cover all the tasks outlined in the REACH Restriction,...
We are hiring: Communication Assistant
ISOPA is the European trade association for producers of diisocyanates and polyols – the main building blocks of polyurethanes. The association was founded in 1987 and is based in Brussels, Belgium.ISOPA is partner of the European...
Adhesives and Sealants training courses now available in 24 languages
Our training courses on the Safe Use of Diisocyanates for Adhesives and Sealants are now available in 24 languages! 🔗 To access our training courses for A&S in your preferred language, simply visit our website www.safeusediisocyanates.eu and...
ISOPA Re-Elects Leadership Team
ISOPA is pleased to announce the re-election of its leadership team during the recent General Assembly meeting that took place in Landgraaf (NL). Christopher Metz, Vice-President of Business Management Isocyanates at BASF, has been re-elected as...
ISOPA/ALIPA Introduces Train-the-Trainer Training on the Safe Use of Diisocyanates
ISOPA/ALIPA are pleased to announce a comprehensive training program on diisocyanates, aimed at equipping professionals with the necessary knowledge to conduct training to comply with the upcoming REACH restriction on diisocyanates. Ideal...
ISOPA co-signs letter on ESPR requirements for Substances of Concern
Together with 24 organisations, ISOPA has co-signed a letter to the ENVI committee of the European Parliament calling to ensure that ESPR requirements for substances of concern focus on achieving circular economy and apply only to substances...
ISOPA co-signs statement on mass balance
ISOPA has co-signed a letter on the policy framework needed to deliver recycled content in key plastics applications. In this letter, manufacturers, converters and users of plastic products and plastics packaging call on the European Commission...
Tutorial on how to create an admin account is now live
Watch our new tutorial video on how to create an admin account on the website www.safeusediisocyanates.eu. It will help you register multiple persons at once to one or multiple trainings. You can go step by step with a guide to make sure you...
ISOPA Quarterly Newsletter is now available
ISOPA Quarterly Newsletter is filled with news on industry and regulatory topics. You can read it online...
ISOPA and ALIPA welcome Commission’s proposal to introduce Binding Occupational Exposure Limits for diisocyanates based on Tripartite Consensus
Summary ISOPA and ALIPA welcome the European Commission’s proposal to amend the Chemical Agents Directive (CAD) 98/24/EC to establish binding EU Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) for diisocyanates. Today, EU Member States have different OEL...
The 2022 Annual Report is now available
We are pleased to announce the release of our annual report for the year 2022. The report showcases the association's significant accomplishments and progress made towards its objectives throughout the year. Among the highlights of the report...
New video on safe unloading of MDI for the driving training program
ISOPA has produced a video to explain to drivers how to safely unload MDI. This video is now part of the slideshow that trainers are using for the ISOPA driver training. More information on the driver training can be obtained here. Slideshow can...
Tutorial video on how to book a training on SafeUseDiisocyanates.eu
ISOPA/ALIPA have produced a video to explain you how you can register on our training platform www.safeusediisocyanates.eu and book a self-eLearning course. You can watch it...
TĂśV Rheinland offers courses to certify experts on the Safe Use of Diisocyanates in cooperation with ISOPA/ALIPA
Starting in April, TĂśV Rheinland will offer a course to become a certified safety expert on diisocyanates in cooperation with ISOPA/ALIPA. The course is designed for both in-house and external trainers who wish to conduct training on the safe...
ISOPA/ALIPA and TĂśV Rheinland join forces to promote diisocyanates training
Brussels/Cologne, 22February 2023 – ISOPA/ALIPA and TÜV Rheinland, a leading provider of technical inspection and certification services, are proud to announce their cooperation on their training for the safe use of diisocyanates. Under this...
Initial comments on Commission’s proposal to establish a new OEL for diisocyanates
ISOPA/ALIPA welcome the Commission’s proposal to establish a harmonized OEL for diisocyanates in the EU. Today, EU Member States have different OEL levels for individual diisocyanates across the Union. We welcome the approach to establish a...
Our team is growing!
We are pleased to announce that Karolina Rybka has joined the ISOPA Secretariat as Communication Assistant. Karolina finished her bachelor degree in advertising and marketing communications at De Montfort University in the United Kingdom. She...
Transition pathway for the chemical industry
In January 2023, the European Commission published the transition pathway for the chemical industry. The pathway is an actionable plan co-developed by the European Commission with EU countries, chemical industry stakeholders, NGOs and other...
We are hiring: Communication Assistant
Who we are? ISOPA is the European trade association for producers of diisocyanates and polyols, two chemical substances which are the main building blocks of polyurethanes. ISOPA promotes the highest standards of best practice in the...
ISOPA/ALIPA and secova cooperate on diisocyanates training
The training material on the safe use of diisocyanates developed by ISOPA/ALIPA is now available on secova’ s EHS software sam®. ISOPA/ALIPA, the trade associations for diisocyanate producers in Europe and one of the leading software companies...
Season’s Greetings from ISOPA
Dear Friends,2022 is coming to an end and it is time to reflect on such a special year for ISOPA and ALIPA. Between the training platform, the OEL or the CSS dossiers, the Secretariat had plenty of projects to work on.We would like to express...
ISOPA New Website is live
After months of hard work, we are proud to announce the launch of our new website today. Our goal with this new website is to provide you an easier way to learn about the work that ISOPA is doing. You will find plenty of information on our...
ISOPA Position Paper on Driver Shortage
In recent months, the chemical logistics industry has been confronted with a shortage of truck drivers. This shortage can also be observed within the diisocyanates industry. The origin of this shortage can be explained by different factors. A...
ISOPA/ALIPA Statement on the Revision of REACH
Brussels, 23 May 2022 An important aspect of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability that was launched by the European Commission is the Revision of the REACH Regulation. This Revision provides an opportunity for the industry and the...
