Regulatory Issues
Proposition 65 As a reminder, as of Aug. 30, 2018 the new wording for the Proposition 65 warning becomes effective. If you have products that require a Proposition 65 warning, then everything produced after Aug. 30, …
How one VOC regulation leads to another…
Since being approved in 1990, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) has set a high bar for consumer product emission standards and provided a model for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), numerous other states …
Update: Multi-purpose lubricant at CARB Meeting
On May 25, 2018, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff proposal on amendments to the Consumer Products dealing with Multi-purpose lubricant category. The amendments provide an Alternative Option …
McBride plans to cease UK aerosol production in Hull
McBride announces proposal to cease UK Aerosols production in Hull On May 24, 2018 McBride, a European manufacturer and supplier of co-manufactured and private label products for the Household and Personal Care market, announced proposals to …
ACC Reports Specialty Chemicals Strong in Second Quarter
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes started the second quarter on a strong note, growing 0.3% in February, 0.5% in March and 0.9% in April. Out of 28 specialty …
Debra Perelman Named Revlon CEO
Cosmetics company Revlon Inc. appointed Debra Perelman as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Perelman, who was also named president, is the daughter of Revlon board chairman Ronald Perelman and has spent more than 20 years …
U.S. Chamber of Commerce comments favorably on EPA proposal to include aerosol cans in universal waste regulations
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ACE states “Deodorant Challenge” contributes to growing trend of aerosol product abuse
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
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
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, …