New Zealand ban on aerosol curbside recycling set for Feb. 1

January 29, 2024

Beginning Feb. 1, 2024, the government of New Zealand will no longer allow aerosols in curbside recycling. New Zealand is introducing standardized recycling for all curbside collections across the country to help make recycling consistent, …

ACI supports, seeks modifications to EPA Safer Choice Program; urges TSCA accountability

January 28, 2024

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to make updates to its Safer Choice Standards, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) expressed support but is seeking modifications to what EPA is proposing.   The proposed updates to …

AXE gains PETA approval

January 26, 2024

Axe, known as Lynx in the UK, is the latest Unilever brand to gain approval from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The accreditation means Axe joins more than 20 Unilever brands on the …

ADF Innovation Award winners announced in Paris

January 25, 2024

Easyfairs, organizer of Paris Packaging Week—held in January at Paris Expo Port de Versailles— announced the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) Innovation Awards winners.   The Awards highlight “the best and most innovative packaging” from the past …

Nexreg to host annual “Regulatory Year at a Glance” webinar on 2/13

Nexreg will present its 3rd annual Hazard Communication: Regulatory Year at a Glance webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is now open for the free webinar, which will cover updates on new …

Cosmoprof Miami is underway

January 24, 2024

Cosmoprof North America Miami Beach Edition opened on Jan. 23 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, FL This is the first time that the B2B tradeshow has added Miami to its portfolio of …

Native launches Whole Body Deodorant in a spray

Native the clean personal care brand from Procter & Gamble, has introduced its newest category extension: Whole Body Deodorant, featuring sprays and classic sticks to deliver fresh ways to fight odor. Native Whole Body Deodorants are …

CfPa rebrands as COBBLESTONE

January 18, 2024

The Center for Professional Advancement (CfPA), founded in 1967 as a firm dedicated to technical training, has rebranded as COBBLESTONE.  "After a rigorous study of our market, we concluded that it was time to apply our …

Paris Packaging Week opens with Aerosol & Dispensing Forum

January 17, 2024

Paris Packaging Week—including the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) is underway at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in Paris, France (Jan. 17–18).  

ACI welcomes Marie Gargas as Senior Director, Regulatory & International Affairs

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, has appointed Marie Gargas as Senior Director of Regulatory & International Affairs. In this role, Gargas will be responsible for managing environmental …