Is corrosion testing cost-effective? Part 1
Hello everyone. Sometimes it’s tempting to take a shortcut by either skipping or abbreviating corrosion testing during new product or derivative product development. Such shortcuts are sometimes justified by budget constraints and/or lack of resources, …
HOMEChem for the Holidays; New Project Explores Indoor Air Quality
We’re finally past the holiday season. Gone are the delicious aromas from cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Farewell to the pine scent from the Christmas tree. We’re well into the New Year and I’ve stopped mulling wine …
Regulatory Issues
The year 2020 has started off very busy in the regulatory arena. CARB The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is continuing with amendments to the Consumer Products Rule. By the end of 2020, CARB staff plans to …
P&G’s Robert Bartolo receives ACI’s Distinguished Service Award
Procter & Gamble’s Dr. Robert Bartolo, who currently serves as Director of Global Product Stewardship, is the 2020 recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award. The honor was presented …
Luxe Pack Los Angeles 2020 is two weeks away
Luxe Pack Los Angeles 2020 is set to open its doors February 11–12th at the L.A. Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA. The event will once again run concurrently with MakeUp in LosAngeles. New for 2020 …
ADF&PCD expo open in Paris
PARIS--The 14th edition of ADF&PCD opened in Paris this morning at Porte de Versailles. The show attracts more than 700 packaging suppliers as exhibitors and this year includes for the first time Packaging of Premium …
HCPA & PARG solicit comments for PARG Method 22.0
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) and The Plastic Aerosol Research Group, LLC (PARG) are seeking comments on PARG’s new method: PARG Method 22.0, “Gasket Compression Non-Destructive Evaluation for Aerosol Products.” This method details …
R.A. Jones to attend International Forum on Sustainable Packaging
R.A. Jones will be attending the International Forum on Sustainable Packaging, set for Feb. 20-21 in Bologna, Italy. Entitled, “Packaging Speaks Green,” the two-day forum provides new tools and methods to design sustainable packaging, identifies …
WAIB board members attend CMTA’s Legislative Day
Board members of the Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) attended Legislative Day with the California Legislature on Jan. 22, which included an open house reception and mixer at the California Manufacturer & Technology Association’s (CMTA) …
Midwest SCC Teamworks Presentation Deadline Extended until Feb 3
ROSEMONT, IL--Midwest SCC Teamworks will continue to accept submissions for presenters to showcase their innovative products in the NEXT GENERATION program that kicks off a day of learning at TEAMWORKS 2020, taking place April 8th in Chicago/Rosemont. The …