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In situ generated biocidal active substances redefined

This news update regarding In situ generated biocidal active substances is brought to you by ECHA.     In situ generated biocidal active substances redefined.   Active substances generated in situ have been redefined to specify the precursors from which the active substance is generated. Suppliers of active substances generated in situ from other precursors can now notify ECHA to […]

New release of R4BP 3: New version of the Registry for Biocidal Products (R4BP 3) available

This news update regarding the new release of R4BP 3 is brought to you by ECHA.     The new release of R4BP 3 allows product authorisation change requests in parallel and enhances synchronisation between related applications.   R4BP 3.2.2 allows companies to submit multiple change requests for biocidal product authorisations in parallel. Applicants will […]

New non-animal test guidelines: Advice for registrants on skin sensitisation testing helps reduce animal tests

This news update regarding new non-animal test guidelines is brought to you by ECHA.     The new non-animal test guidelines each address a specific key event in the adverse outcome pathway for skin sensitisation, describing the main biological steps in skin sensitisation. They are relevant for many registrants preparing for the 2018 REACH registration […]

SB 203, The Soda Warning Label Bill: CA Senate Votes on Soda Warning Label Bill

This news update regarding SB 203, The Soda Warning Label Bill is brought to you by www.beyondchron.org.     On Wednesday April 22, the California Senate Health Committee will vote on SB 203, the soda warning label bill. This legislation, when passed, will do for all Californians what cigarette warning labels did half a century ago – provide […]

New priorities as Earth Day turns 45

This news article regarding Earth Day turns 45 is brought to you by theday.com.     New priorities as Earth Day turns 45   Nearly half a century ago, when smog choked numerous U.S. cities and toxic waste fouled many waterways — most infamously, Cleveland’s chemically contaminated Cuyahoga River, which spontaneously caught fire — a […]

The Biocides Submission Tool: Member States and ECHA to update information on biocidal product authorisations

This news update regarding the biocides submission tool is brought to you by ECHA.     ECHA and the Member State competent authorities will correct and complete information in the biocides submission tool, R4BP 3, regarding the product authorisations that have expired in error.   Some companies have had difficulties managing their product authorisations since […]

Experience ‘The Human Experiment’: Sean Penn Documentary Has Chemistry

This news update discussing ‘The Human Experiment‘ is brought to you by parade.com.     Starting today, you can see The Human Experiment nationwide or via video on demand (VOD). The 92-minute documentary is narrated and executive produced by Sean Penn, and is also the brainchild of Emmy-winning journalistsDana Nachman and Don Hardy.   The film’s thesis: “The Human Experiment lifts the veil on […]

There Are Big Flaws in Our Main Chemical Safety Law. The Shimkus Bill Won’t Fix Them.

This news update regarding The Shimkus Bill is brought to you by www.foreffectivegov.org.     The Shimkus bill, released on April 7, addresses flaws in the current law by removing some of the hurdles EPA must clear before it can act to protect us against dangerous chemicals. However, ambiguous language in the bill opens the door […]

There Are Big Flaws in Our Main Chemical Safety Law. The Shimkus Bill Won’t Fix Them.

This news update regarding The Shimkus Bill is brought to you by www.foreffectivegov.org.     The Shimkus bill, released on April 7, addresses flaws in the current law by removing some of the hurdles EPA must clear before it can act to protect us against dangerous chemicals. However, ambiguous language in the bill opens the door […]

Bio-based chemical industry victim of EU biofuel reform

This news update discussing EU biofuel reform is brought to you by www.euractiv.com.     Bio-based chemical industry victim of EU biofuel reform.   The new biofuels law risks protecting fuel companies that require state support at the EU taxpayer’s expense, write the CEOs of Arizona Chemical, Respol Resinas, and Forchem.   Over the past six months, […]