CARB to hold consumer product regulatory workshop April 20; shareholder input sought
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is holding a “Consumer Products 2020 Regulation Workshop” on April 12, 9am-noon, Pacific Time. During the workshop, CARB staff will discuss possible volatile organic compound (VOC) reduction opportunities suggested …
CARB Workshop April 12 to initiate new Consumer Products rulemaking
Workshop to Initiate New Consumer Products Rulemaking Staff to Solicit Stakeholder Input Regarding Emission Reduction Opportunities The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a public workshop on April 12, 2019 to initiate rulemaking …
Regulatory Issues
CARB On Jan. 15, 2019, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public webinar to discuss the results of the Draft 2013, 2014 and 2015 Consumer Products data. The results of the survey were released …
The global economies of baseball cards and tariffs…
I remember trading baseball cards with friends as a child, and everyone was trying to get the latest Frank Thomas, Randy Johnson or Ken Griffey, Jr. card produced by Topps. I am not sure if …
Probiotics & Spray Package MIC
Hello, everyone. There have recently been several articles and editorials about probiotics in spray formulas (see the editorial in the December 2018 issue of SPRAY). If you haven’t been following articles about probiotics, they are benign …
SCC issues call for papers for 73rd annual meeting in December
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has issued a call for papers for podium presentations at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting & Technology Showcase, December 17–18, 2019 at the Sheraton New York Times Square. SCC …
Aluminum aerosol can production hits record level in 2018
AEROBAL members produce over 6 billion… According to the International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL), approximately 8.14 billion aluminum aerosol cans were manufactured around the globe in 2018. Not only was the 8-billion-can mark …
ACE implores: Let’s Clear the Air
Let's Clear the Air The Internet is full of conflicting information about the safety and effectiveness of air fresheners, making it hard to know what to believe. For nearly two decades, the Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE) has …
FDA advances proposed regulation for sunscreens
On Feb. 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule that would update regulatory requirements for most sunscreen products in the U.S. This action is aimed at bringing nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) …
Colgate elects Noel Wallace as President, CEO & Board Member
Colgate-Palmolive Co. has elected Noel Wallace as President & CEO and a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective April 2. He replaces Ian Cook as CEO, who will retain his role as Executive …