U.S. Chamber of Commerce comments favorably on EPA proposal to include aerosol cans in universal waste regulations

May 23, 2018

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ACE states “Deodorant Challenge” contributes to growing trend of aerosol product abuse

May 22, 2018

In the past year, the Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE) has witnessed an increase in Internet-fueled “challenges” involving product abuse.  Such “challenges” encourage children, teens, and even adults to put themselves and others at risk …

Luxe Pack New York open in Manhattan

May 16, 2018

NEW YORK--Luxe Pack New York opened its 2-day trade show today at Pier 92, on the west side of Manhattan.  This is the 16th annual New York show in its second venue, having outgrown the …

IFRANA Unveils New Name, Logo

May 11, 2018

The International Fragrance Association of North America (IFRANA) has unveiled its new name: Fragrance Creators Association. The updated identity is based on the organization’s onus that fragrance can enhance lives, beyond all frontiers and cultures, …

Lindal Group opens new Indiana facility

May 10, 2018

LINDAL GROUP’S NEW INDIANA FACILITY OFFICIALLY DEBUTS 100,000-square foot Columbus facility – over $20MM U.S. investment – hosts manufacturing, R&D, offices, and warehousing of innovative aerosol packaging solutions, to meet growing domestic demand Lindal Group held …

Reabrook Celebrates its Golden Anniversary

May 7, 2018

Reabrook Limited celebrated 50 years of formulating and manufacturing products with a fete in Moira, UK where the company is based. Reabrook began in 1968 as a small business called Arrow Chemicals in South Derbyshire …

Thomas W. Donaldson, former WAIB President, passes away

May 4, 2018

Thomas W. Donaldson February 2, 1928 – April 17, 2018 Thomas W. Donaldson, former President of the Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) and Board member, died on April 17, 2018 at the age of 90. He was born …

Meet with Founders Factory at Cosmoprof NA

May 3, 2018

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) is collaborating with Founders Factory, a London-based digital accelerator and incubator for corporate innovation and startup creation. CPNA 2018 attendees and exhibitors will learn about Founders Factory and be able to …

What do Beer, Toys and the Household & Commercial Products Association have in common?

May 1, 2018

The opinions in this column are the authors’ and do not represent the views of SPRAY Technology & Marketing. It’s not often that the beer, toy and the household and commercial product industries face a common challenge, …

Regulatory Issues

  MPL On April 3, 2018, The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a 45-day notice for amendments to its Consumer Products Regulation. These amendments mainly have to do with the multi-purpose lubricant (MPL) future effective limit. CARB …