Articles Tagged with ''regulation/legislation''

Representatives from Palmer Holland and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) answer questions about the latest challenges in the chemical distribution industry. 

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to underscore the value of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program.

The only North American sustainability event for the adhesive and sealant industry, ASC’s annual Sustainability Summit is set to take place in Cincinnati, Ohio, from September 23–25, 2024.

The EPA's ban on methylene chloride, published on April 30, 2024, addresses the health risks associated with the chemical, including various forms of cancer and neurotoxicity.

The EPA reports that this final action, also known as a risk management rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), will protect people from health risks while allowing key uses to continue safely with a robust new worker protection program.

Because of their unique properties in the electronics sector, adhesives and sealants make a difference in terms of process efficiency, design optimization, durability, repairability, and recycling.

As regulatory bodies around the globe discuss PFAS, producers of PFAS-containing chemical products are evaluating how to address the issue.  

The Dutch government and four other member states created a joint statement urging sustainable change. The statement is a significant opportunity to limit Europe's external dependencies while moving closer to European climate and environmental goals.

ACD calls on FMC to adopt GOA recommendations to strengthen the ocean shipping system.