American Chemistry Council reports U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes regain momentum
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes regained momentum, increasing 0.4 percent in February after only a 0.1 percent gain in January. All changes in the data are reported on …
First ever aerosol products produced in Bangladesh
Locally made body spray and air freshener under the brand name “Wave” were formally launched at Quasem Industries Conference 2018 in Dhaka on March 22. The first ever pressurized tin can products made in Bangladesh were …
Aerosol Technology Course Now Open for Registration
The Center for Professional Advancement (CfPA) has announced that registration for Aerosol Technology, a course about the major aspects of aerosol technology and formulations, is now open. The course will be held June 26-28 in …
Unilever to Change Corporate Structure, Establishes HQ in Rotterdam
Unilever announced it is establishing its global headquarters in Rotterdam in an effort to transform the company into a more simple, agile and focused business. This move will simplify Unilever from its current two-legal entity …
Inaugural Aerosol Summit Convenes in Nashville
NASHVILLE -- The first-ever Aerosol Industry Summit is taking place at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown featuring all the different regional industry associations. The summit began on Tuesday with various speakers and programs from around the industry.
EPA proposes aerosol can recycling system
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a system for handling hazardous waste of aerosol cans that encourages recycling. EPA estimates it will also save at least $3 million per year in regulatory costs. …
ECHA and animal testing
Regulatory utility of non-animal test methods for chemical safety assessments in the EU More than 100,000 people have signed an open letter to the European Commission and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) demanding an end to …
Regulatory Issues
SNAP Rule On Jan. 26, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected an appeal by The Natural Resources Defense Council, Honeywell and Chemours on the Court’s original decision to overturn the U.S. …
Spray Packaging Corrosion Quiz — Part 1
Hello, everyone. This month I’m starting a six-question spray package corrosion quiz. A quiz? Hold on, don’t panic! There’s no grade and the quiz won’t be part of your next performance review—it’s merely intended to be …
Registration open for HCPA Prop 65 Webinar March 28 & April 4
Register here: https://member.thehcpa.org/Events/GuestRegistration/6279ec96-ed05-e811-8122-000d3a00e062 CALIFORNIA'S PROPOSITION 65 WEBINAR SERIES Register Today HCPA, Crowell & Moring, and Morrison & Foerster will present a two-part webinar series on California’s Proposition 65 and the impending changes to the Clear and Reasonable Warning requirements. The …