The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the European Commission have announced plans to help EU member states and industry to address disinfectant shortages caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Evonik has acquired Spain’s InnovativeHealth Group (InnoHealth) on undisclosed terms and incorporated it into the Care Solutions business line.

Japan’s Takasago International has signed an agreement with Harima Chemicals Group to acquire an unspecified number of shares in its Lawter subsidiary in Belgium.

Nina Kaun, director of product management at Elsevier, looks at the urgent need to turn away from PFAS.

Following on from recent investments at other group sites, WeylChem has announced plans to spend over €5 million to upgrade its speciality chemicals assets at Lamotte in France.

Chemours has formally inaugurated its new innovation centre, the Chemours Discovery Hub, on the University of Delaware’s Science, Technology & Advanced Research (STAR) Campus in Newark.

Many exhibitions have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks because of the outbreak of Covid-19, also known as coronavirus. Among the most prominent are In-Cosmetics Global and DCAT Week.

Solvay has officially launched Solvay One Planet, its sustainability programme for the years to 2030. This incorporates ten measurable commitments to drive progress across three key ‘pillars’ of climate, resources and better life.

Geneva-based Firmenich, the world's largest privately owned flavours and fragrances house, has agreed to acquire pine chemicals supplier DRT from Ardian, Tikehau Capital and family shareholders on undisclosed terms.