Press In English search Home About IKEM Membership We work with Courses & Meetings Published Contact Us Sign in Parliament says no to innovation and smart plastics OCTOBER 24, 2018 The European Parliament is today expected to vote in favor of a total ban on certain disposable plastic items. This applies to cotton swabs, cutlery, plates, straws, stirrers and balloon sticks. IKEM is critical of not prioritizing increased recycling and reduced resource consumption. Read more Great media interest in Chemistry Day OCTOBER 24, 2018 On Friday, October 19, Chemistry Day was celebrated in approximately 1,000 schools around the country. Approximately 110,000 children and young people took part in carrying out this year's experiments. As usual, the interest from the media was great. Read more What should be done about the threatening power shortage in the electricity system? OCTOBER 24, 2018 Svenska Kraftnät points to a growing power deficit in the coming winters. Therefore, IKEM, together with the other basic industries, raises the issue at a seminar on 7 November and invites all parliamentary parties to participate. The seminar will also be attended by representatives of the power industry, Svenska kraftnät and industry. Read more Sweden's largest chemistry experiment inspires 110,000 young people OCTOBER 18, 2018 På Kemins Dag genomför 110.000 barn och ungdomar Sveriges största kemiexperiment. Eleverna får tillverka små ”maskar” av kalciumalginat och undersöka vad som händer med dem i citronsyra- respektive och bikarbonatlösning. Målet är att deltagarna ska få upp ögonen för hur roligt och viktigt det är med kemi. – Det råder stor kompetensbrist på våra kemiföretag. 4 av 10 företag har svårt att hitta kompetent personal, säger Ulla Nyman, chef opinionsbildning på IKEM. Läs mer Radon på arbetsplatser 15 OKTOBER 2018 On June 1, a new radiation protection law and new regulations came into force. This means new requirements for employers with workplaces where the radon content exceeds 200 Bq / m3. In addition to a report to the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, the employer must also monitor the employees' radon exposure. The obligation to register will take effect on January 29, 2019. Read more To all news OUR ACTIVITIES Worth knowing about plastic 12 Nov 2018 Stockholm Worth knowing about plastic 13 Nov 2018 Stockholm IKEM ALL-day Norrköping 19 Nov 2018 Norrköping IKEM ALL-day Karlskoga 20 Nov 2018 Karlskoga IKEM ALL-day Gothenburg 22 Nov 2018 Gothenburg IKEM ALL-day Jönköping 26 Nov 2018 Jönköping IKEM ALL-day, Växjö 27 Nov 2018 Växjö See all activities Show more Integrity and processing of personal data IKEM processes your personal data in accordance with the GDPR. Here you can read more about our treatment and your rights. Read more More efficient environmental assessment for green conversion Read more ECHA builds database for SVHC substances Read more Bisphenol A is attached to REACH Read more Plastic mats in the home are safe Read more MEMBERS Collective agreement The employer guide Chemical issues Energy & Climate More information The employers 'helpline on employment law issues Monday-Friday: 8:30 to 17:00 Closed for lunch: 12:00 to 13:00 Phone: 010-455 38 80 E-mail: jouren@ikem.se F ear members of IKEM's employers' association. Health Safety Environment - counseling Open Mondays: 8.30 - 17.00 Closed for lunch: 11.30 - 12.30 Phone: 010-455 38 91 hsm@ikem.se For members of IKEM's industry association. Subscribe to IKEM's newsletter for members Innovation and Chemical Industries in Sweden The innovation and chemical industries in Sweden Box 55915 | SE 102 16 Stockholm Storgatan 19 Sweden Tel / Phone: +46 (0) 10-455 38 50 Arbetsgivarjouren / Employer-on-call: + 46 (0) 10-455 38 80 info@ikem.se Members The Employer Emergency Service Employees Plastic issues About the IKEM website on Twitter IKEM on LinkedIn IKEM on Facebook More information Courses & Events Our regions About us Become a member WE ARE PART OF: