Stricter Environmental Regulations Accelerate Green Transition in the Adhesive Industry

With the tightening of environmental policies worldwide, the adhesive industry is under increasing pressure to accelerate its green transition. The recent amendment to the EU REACH regulation imposes stricter restrictions on the use of high-risk chemicals, requiring companies to phase out traditional solvent-based adhesives and shift towards eco-friendly products based on waterborne, UV curing, and hot melt technologies. Meanwhile, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is also intensifying its regulation of VOC emissions in building and industrial products. Industry analysts point out that these policy changes will compel companies to increase R&D investments and accelerate technological innovation to ensure compliance and maintain market competitiveness.