Articles Tagged with ''regulation/legislation''

EPA Moves Quickly to Carry Out New Chemical Reform Legislation

The EPA is taking action to ensure that the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, signed June 22, delivers.

September 8, 2016

This bipartisan bill to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) outlines a number of responsibilities for the EPA.

Mactac Receives Approval for Flexographic Printing Constructions

Mactac® Performance Adhesives Group recently announced it has partnered with ACTEGA inks.

August 10, 2016

The partnership helps attain British Standard (BS) 5609:1986 Section 3 Laboratory Performance of Printed Labels certification.

Employers Should Brace for a Big Impact from New OSHA Rules

Businesses that don’t prepare for the new OSHA guidelines could be facing increased scrutiny, as well as extra expenses.

August 1, 2016

This year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is expected to engage in a series of far-reaching regulatory changes from increased fines to stepped-up inspections that could affect countless numbers of companies of all sizes. Businesses that don’t prepare for them now could be facing increased scrutiny, as well as extra expenses.

Regulatory Review

At Long Last, TSCA Reform Passes

The House of Representatives has passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act—but is it enough?

Mark Collatz

July 1, 2016

I'm going to go out the proverbial limb here and assume that, by the time this issue has printed, the U.S. Senate will have passed legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). I know I have a reputation of being a glass-half-empty kind of guy—but not this time.

Angus Product Receives VOC Exemption Status

Angus Chemical Co. recently announced that AMP™ is no longer classified as a VOC by Canada’s Department of the Environment.

June 29, 2016

Environment Canada finalized an order to remove AMP from the List of Toxic Substances.

Appli-Tec Offers GHS Labeling

In compliance with OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard, Appli-Tec Inc. provides GHS labeling.

May 23, 2016

The company reportedly has been labeling its products in accordance with the new stringent standards since early spring 2015.

ACC Applauds House Passage of Tariff Relief Bill

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently issued a statement on the House passage of the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016.

May 4, 2016

The bill reportedly will help eliminate import duties on raw and intermediate products that are not produced or available domestically.

Regulatory Review

Transparency through an Agency Website? Maybe Not.

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s (OEEHA) new website could create more confusion for the public at the expense of those doing business in California.

Mark Collatz

May 2, 2016

California regulators are at it again. In the name of providing transparency for consumers, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEEHA) may be on the brink of creating more confusion for the public―at the expense of those doing business in the state.

ASC Drafts Sealants Product Category Rule

The Adhesive and Sealant Council recently announced that it has created the first draft of a Product Category Rule for North America.

April 19, 2016

The PCR sets the rules that industry should follow when conducting a Life Cycle Assessment.

Program Highlights for the Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring 2016 Convention

March 30, 2016

New technologies and innovations will be discussed at the upcoming ASC Convention and Expo.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.