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afternoon the members agreed that the work of the Task Force should consist of three main steps: • define what sustainability is for the lubricants industry;
• develop commitments for key sustainability targets; • define how to implement these commitments.
The Task Force reconvened on 4 June for a second meeting to further develop its work plan. This was an opportunity for the Task Force members to brainstorm on what sustainability means for the lubricants industry as well as ranking the most relevant SDGs for the sector.
UEIL HSE Committee EU legislation requires from 2021 the submission of information (i.e. nearly the full formulation) of mixtures, such as lubricants, labeled as “dangerous” for human health. This applies for mixtures for professional and consumer use. Mixtures for industrial use are subject to notification as of the beginning of 2024. The formulation is identified by an “UFI” (Unique Formula Identifier), a 16-digit number
generated by the manufacturers, VAT number and a numeric formulation number. This UFI has to be printed on each trading unit. Industry was told by the ECHA (European Chemical Agency) that it is not possible to identify the manufacturer by calculating the VAT number from the UFI code. This is apparently not true.
On a new website (
https://www.decoder-ufi.com/
ufi.aspx), a UFI decoder is now available. This means that anyone could identify the manufacturer of a certain mixture which could be a problem e.g. for private label suppliers if they wish to keep their supply chain confidential. ECHA promised a short-term solution, e.g. by using a different number than the VAT number. UEIL will closely follow this process and keep you updated.
LINK
www.ueil.org
FUCHS provides comprehensive lubricant solutions aimed at reducing the ecological footprint in customer end user applications. From friction reduction to wear and corrosion protection, we optimize efficiency and sustainability. We refer to this effect as the “FUCHS Print”.
www.fuchs.com
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