Insights
The Mix Ratio
UK and European polyurethane rules, supply and practice, explained plainly. Once a month, from Vinay at Next Generation Chemical.
Issues
- Issue 1 · November 2026
The UK REACH deadline that moved
The 27 October 2026 deadline is now 2029, who has to register when the maker is outside GB, and the one email to send your suppliers this week.
Coming next
- Issue 2 · December 2026
Sourcing in 2027: duties and trade deals
The EU anti-dumping case on polyether polyols, and the UK–India trade agreement's rules of origin.
- Issue 3 · January 2027
One drum, two labels
GB and EU CLP and SDS after 2026, and what to ask your supplier for.
- Issue 4 · February 2027
The Future Homes Standard and PU insulation
What the 24 March 2027 start means for insulation, and which EN standards back thermal claims.
- Issue 5 · March 2027
Blowing agents after HFCs
The EU's 2033 foam ban and the PFAS restriction proposal.
- Issue 6 · April 2027
Who needs the certificate?
Euroclasses, BS 476's exit and the declaration of performance.