May REACH be coming to America? Some information from Coatings World: In testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works, the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) urged lawmakers to “thoughtfully consider whether it is necessary or wise to adopt a monolithic new regulatory regime for chemical regulation like the European […]
From Publictechnology.net: The European Commission has launched a new online database of the ingredients used in cosmetic products making it easier for companies to find up-to-date information on substances needed to develop new cosmetics or to improve existing ones. The new database, called ‘CosIng’ (COSmetics INGredients), replaces the old pdf format list which was one […]
Good news for Korean companies – government assistance is now available to help them meet the EU’s deadlines for REACH. From Yonhap News: The government said Thursday that it will help local companies meet the registration deadline for the European Union’s (EU) new chemical authorization program to prevent export disruptions. The Ministry for Knowledge Economy […]
Publications after screening assessment of substances for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 – as specified on the the Domestic Substances List [subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999] for the following substances: 1,3-Butadiene, 2-methyl- (isoprene) – CAS No. 78-79-5 Acetic acid ethenyl ester (vinyl acetate monomer) – CAS No. 108-05-4 Benzenesulfonic acid […]
From Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency: The PMRA has completed its re-evaluation of 2,4-D, a herbicide commonly used to control weeds. This section contains all of the relevant materials about the re-evaluation of 2,4-D. To get all the documents related to the re-evaluation, click here.
The Government of Canada has just released a Fact Sheet on Bill C-51: Bill C-51 will not affect the way that natural health products are regulated in Canada. The Natural Health Products Regulations, introduced in 2004, will continue to operate the same way under the proposed Bill C-51. Bill C-51 has been drafted to complement […]
From eNewsUSA: A new analysis by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) indicates that a set of mostly voluntary initiatives recently announced by the U.S. EPA to identify and manage the risks of thousands of chemicals “will provide far less protection than the more comprehensive approach taken under the European Union’s new REACH Regulation” … EDF presented […]
From the New Substances Division: Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane… 1,2-Propanediol, 3-amino-, dialkyl derivatives Click on the above links for more information.
A recent release from the OEHHA: “Notice of Intent to List Chemicals: Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl, Mepanipyrim, Pirimicarb and Resmethrin” (available here). Hilights: The following chemicals have been determined by OEHHA to meet the criteria set forth in Title 22, Cal. Code of Regs., section 12306 for listing as causing cancer under the authoritative bodies mechanism: Chemical: Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl […]
Recent article from NutraIngredients: “Certain chemicals or compounds such as vitamins and minerals are necessary to promote human health or to ensure the healthy growth of food crops. Excessive exposures to these same chemicals or compounds can cause cancer or adverse reproductive effects,” said OEHHA. “OEHHA is seeking a way to balance the need for […]