FIFRA Minimum Risk Pesticides; Continuing Innovation with Increased Oversight
Aerosols are often the convenient package of choice for pesticides, and whether it is their ability to spray more than 20 feet, or dispense product continuously, as with bug bombs, consumers and commercial workers depend …
Mexican GHS deadline approaches
Do you sell hazardous products into Mexico? This is your friendly reminder that the new Mexican Official Standard, NOM-018-STPS-2015, Harmonized System for the Identification & Communication of Hazards &Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace …
Polymer coatings and laminated films as corrosion barriers—Part II
Hello, everyone. Last month, we began a discussion about how polymer barrier properties can be broken down by permeation and higher storage test temperatures. This month, we’ll complete the discussion by reviewing how polymer glass …
Regulatory Issues
Canada On July 10, 2018, the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association (CCSPA) held a meeting with Environment Canada & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) concerning volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Representing ECCC was Tracey Spacek, Mary Ellen Perkins, …
Paris ADF&PCD Awards calls for submissions; Nov. 7 deadline
DF&PCD PARIS 2019will be held on the 30th and 31st January 2019in Paris at the Porte de Versailles (Pavillon 7.1); Calls for entries for the ADF&PCD Awards are now open and participation is free. Deadline for …
BAMA Forum & Awards Set for October; Award Nominations Close Aug. 31
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association’s (BAMA) 10th annual Forum and Awards Dinner will be held on the 17th and 18th October at the prestigious Oulton Hall Hotel, Leeds. Entries for the 2018 Awards will close …
BAMA appoints Reabrook’s Tony Brealey as new Chairman
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the appointment of Tony Brealey, Managing Director and co-owner of Reabrook Ltd, as Chairman of the association. Brealey will take over from Sebastian Alvarez (Unilever), who has served …
Mist:Understood aerosol campaign kicked off Aug. 18
The Mist:Understood Campaign Launches Nationally to Set the Record Straight on Aerosol Products. In partnership with Consumer Aerosol Products Council (CAPCO), Mist:Understood will demystify conceptions of aerosol products through creativity, activity and environmental education. The Consumer Aerosol …
Walmart partners with Starco Brands to launch Parents’ Choice Nursery Cleaner with Breathe-Safe Technology
Starco Brands and Walmart Inc. have partnered to offer consumers a child-safe and environmentally friendly Multi Purpose Nursery Cleaner under Walmart's Parents' Choice brand. The multi-purpose cleaner utilizes Starco Brands' Breathe Safe Technology found in …
Lindal Makes Sales Appointments in Europe, Mexico
Lindal recently made a few appointments. Stefan Foitlinski has joined Lindal Group as Sales Director for German-speaking countries and Eastern Europe. Previously, Foitlinski was Senior Market Manager for Paul Hartmann AG (Bode Chemie GmbH). Previously, …