As of November 22, 2019, the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations have prohibited the manufacturing (including import), processing, and distribution of methylene chloride in all paint removers for consumers. The EPA is urging consumers to stop using products that contain methylene chloride that they may have already purchased. The final regulation on methylene chloride […]
New Zealand EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) is proposing to update its current hazardous substance classification to Revision 7 of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The consultation period ends on January 9, 2020. The key legislation to manage hazardous substances is the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO). This […]
Nanomaterials are chemicals that have features measured at a very small scale, in the range of 1-100 nanometers. These types of products exhibit novel characteristics compared to the same material without nanoscale-features. Nanomaterials often have unique optical, mechanical, or electronic properties, making them of interest in various fields. As nanomaterials become more commercialized, we are […]
On October 11, New York passed legislation S.2387-B/A.164-B requiring manufacturers to disclose the ingredients of menstrual products on the packages they are sold in; this is the first state in the USA to do this. The passing of this law will allow consumers to make informed decisions about the menstrual products they use. Menstrual products […]
Mexico’s new Cleaning product standard comes into force on December 13th, 2019. NOM-189-SSA1-SCFI-2018 will replace the old standard NOM-189-SSA1-SCFI-2002. The mandatory standard applies to household cleaning products intended for consumers, including products designated for washing or cleaning of objects, surfaces, or premises, and products that provide a certain aroma to the environment. The updated regulation […]
Health Canada is informing consumers of serious fire and burn risks associated with flame jetting that may result from the use of certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and certain fire pots that use those fuels. These products may be advertised for indoor and outdoor use. Some examples can include portable fireplaces, firelight’s or tabletop […]
The final round of Cannabis regulations has now come into effect on October 17, 2019. With the legalization of the three new classes of cannabis, edibles, extracts and topicals, comes amendments to the cannabis regulations which includes revised possession limits as well as additional labelling requirements. Limits of 10 mg of THC per package of […]
ECHA’s SCIP database aims to improve transparency on hazardous substances in articles On 9 September 2019, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the information requirements for the upcoming database on articles containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) on the Candidate List. This new SCIP database will contain information on substances of concern in articles, […]
We are pleased to have presented another informative presentation at the Fall SATA 2019 conference. Cassandra Taylor, one of Nexreg’s Senior Regulatory Consultant attended and presented at the Southern Aerosol Technical Association Conference this week in South Carolina. Cassandra discussed the two topics of European poison centres, and properties testing and technical translations. If you […]
A judge has issued a decision to invalidate the Household Cleaning Product Information Disclosure Program on the grounds that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) did not follow the proper rule making process, according to the New York State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA). The basis of this decision was that NYSDEC referred […]