The third rule published under the framework of the TSCA Reform Act is known as the “Reset” Rule. This rule requires that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates chemical substances on the TSCA inventory as either “active” or “inactive”. Chemical manufacturers or importers must report any chemical substances that were manufactured or imported […]
PSA: Did you know that it is now less than a year that you have to comply with the new Clear and Reasonable Warning Regulations under California’s Proposition 65? For information about the changes please read our article California’s Prop 65 Update, which can be found here. The new regulations will take effect […]
On September 27, the Committee of Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) have agreed on four draft opinions on the uses of both chromium (VI) substances and 1,2-dicloroethane (EDC) under the authorization procedure. The committees have also concluded on 10 opinions for the harmonized classification and labelling. Some of the opinions […]
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a statement that provides guidance for manufactures, distributors, retailers, importers, and consumers of certain products that may contain the harmful organohalgen flame retardant (OFR). To help protect both children and consumers from this toxic substances, the CPSC suggests that manufacturers of children’s products, mattresses, and […]
The US Environmental Protection Act (EPA) is creating significant new use rules (Snurs) under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 37 substances that were apart of the pre-manufacture notices. The new rules require those who intend to manufacture any of the 37 chemical substances for any activity that is designated as […]
The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) of Taiwan is making significant changes to the county’s existing and new chemical registration. Proposed changes to the registration include: -Requiring a registration form for companies using new chemicals for development and research; – The requirement that chemicals used as raw materials in industries regulated by […]
Since June 1, 2017, all chemical products that are in the trade must be compliant with the EU CLP Regulation, which contains rules for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. Between the months of September until December, 150 municipalities will send out inspectors to check whether the legislation is being […]
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is about to finalize the deadline extensions of the formaldehyde emissions for composite wood products regulations, to match the compliance of the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Extensions that will soon be finalized are as followed: – The December 12, 2017 deadline for the […]
A recent investigation by the Swedish Chemicals Agency has found that 37 of 39 bisphenols that were surveyed on the European market could have potential endocrine disrupting properties. The European Commission adopted a restriction on Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, in thermal paper and the substance was added to the […]
The government of Canada has published information in response to the mandatory surveys under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (Cepa) for seven groups of substances. These substance groups are: -methylenediphenyl diisocyanate and diamine (MDI/MDA); -several substituted diphenylamine substances; -a group of phthalates; -aromatic azo and benzidine- […]