A notice of availability from the EPA – Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Ozone-Depleting Substances–n-Propyl Bromide in Adhesives, Coatings, and Aerosols: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making available to the public information related to a May 30, 2007 proposed rule under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program under section […]
The new environmental guidelines we mentioned earlier in the week have been released. A press release from the competition bureau states: Environmental Claims: A Guide for Industry and Advertisers addresses a number of commonly used green claims and provides examples of best practices on how such claims can be used by businesses to comply with […]
From the Stoneham Sun: On June 10, U.S. Rep. Edward Markey, who represents the 7th District of Massachusetts that includes Stoneham, filed a bill, HR 6228, that would ban the use of BPA in all food and drink packaging… The bill that Markey filed is now in a congressional subcommittee. It then goes to a […]
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There has been a fair amount of interest in yesterday’s post on environmental claims in Canada – see Canada Competition Bureau Sees Red Over False Green Claims. As soon as the new guidelines are released, we will let you know. Since it appears the bureau is starting to crack down on labels, it may be […]
From The Guardian: European Union agriculture ministers struck a compromise deal on Monday to revise pesticide authorisation laws that should cut the number of crop chemicals that can be sold in EU markets, officials and diplomats said. The proposed changes, which will now be debated by the European Parliament in the autumn, would replace a […]
Could nanomaterial labeling regulations be coming to the EU? EurActiv.com discusses: The EU executive’s regulatory review of existing European legislation concludes that current laws may need to be modified as the depth of scientific knowledge on nanomaterials increases. Specific labelling schemes for products containing nanomaterials could notably be developed. The current EU legislative framework “covers […]
Canada may be getting new labeling standards for environmental claims on labels. Canada.com explains: Consumers weary of environmental claims about products can soon expect more straight talk from manufacturers when the Competition Bureau releases tougher standards for green marketing pitches. As early as next week, the agency is expected to release updated guidelines for self-declared […]
A recent release from the EPA: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today fined Fresno-based property owner, Ralph Hovannisian, $16,000 for violating federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements at eight rental properties in Fresno, Calif. “The EPA has a responsibility to ensure renters and buyers receive adequate information to protect children from potential lead-based paint hazards,” said […]
The NHPPA an organization which opposes both Bill C-51 and Bill C-52 has a detailed analysis of Bill C-52. The analysis is from the perspective of a group that opposes the bill (so that should be kept in mind), but it is by far the most detailed analysis of the details of the bill we […]