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This news update on Toy Chemical Values is brought to you by Courthouse News Service. Germany must adjust limit values in toys for arsenic, antimony and mercury, but the decision by EU regulators on lead values is flawed, the General Court ruled Wednesday. The challenge stems from a new toys directive that the […]
This news update discussing the Memorandum of Understanding is brought to you by ECHA. The memorandum sets out the working arrangements aiming to ensure coherence and consistency in the Agencies’ scientific opinions through active information exchange. Helsinki, 14 May 2014 – ECHA’s Executive Director, Geert Dancet and EMA’s Executive Director, Guido Rasi signed a memorandum […]
This news update on alternatives to hexabromocyclododecane is brought to you by ECHA. Contributions on feasible alternatives to the uses applied for authorisation are welcome as soon as possible. This consultation closes on 9 July 2014 (23:59 Helsinki time). Helsinki, 14 May 2014 – ECHA received a joint application for authorisation from 13 co-applicants […]
This news update discussing Bill S. 329 pass is brought to you by MarketWired. BURLINGTON, VT–(Marketwired – May 12, 2014) – Today, Seventh Generation, the nation’s leading brand of non-toxic and renewable bio-based household, baby and personal care solutions, congratulates the state of Vermont for their major step towards reforming toxic chemical regulations. Just two […]
This news update discussing HazCom 2012 Compliance is brought to you by Safety.BLR.com OSHA has updated its hazard communication standard (HazCom) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). At BLR’s recent Safety Summit, consultant and toxicologist Anne Chappelle of Critical Path Services advised participants […]
This news update discussing the changes to US chemical laws is brought to you by Epoch Times. In the United States, industrial chemicals—including chemicals in household products—are managed through the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Although science has improved it’s understanding of chemical exposure since TSCA was enacted in 1976, the law remains unchanged. […]
This news update on the Russian Safety Passport (RSP) is brought to you by Chemical Watch. The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), including Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus, has adopted a technical regulation on the safety of chemical products. It is expected to become legally binding in July 2017, but only if the three countries agree on […]
This news update on VOC leak detection is brought to you by laboratorytalk.com. Detecting leaks of volatile, gaseous compounds can be dangerous, making the safety of detection techniques vital for maintenance engineers. Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras make use of non-contact measuring Infrared technology to detect, in real-time, small leaks from several meters away and […]
This news update on EPA recruiting small business panel is brought to you by The St. Louis American. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to participate as consultants for a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel as the agency considers steps to reduce lead based paint exposure from the renovation, […]
This news update on the Amendment to Annex I of the PIC Regulation is brought to you by ECHA. Helsinki, 2 May 2014 – ECHA’s e-News published on 30.04.2014 announced that “The European Commission amended the list of chemicals subject to an export notification (Annex I) under the PIC Regulation on 21 February 2014. The amendment […]