EPA Names First Chemicals for Review Under New TSCA Legislation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first ten chemicals it will evaluate for potential risks to human health and the environment under TSCA reform. “Under the new law, we now have the power to require …
IATA Proposes New Changes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has incorporated a number of changes into its 58th Edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR). This edition will become effective on Jan. 1, 2017. There is also …
Regulatory Issues
Upcoming effective dates As of Jan. 1, 2017, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has future effective volatile organic compounds (VOC) limits that come into effect. Future VOC limits for Aerosol Adhesives and Aerosol Coatings are …
Corrosion prevention and control is a process, not a one-time event.
Hello, everyone. In the May–July 2016 Corrosion Corners, I discussed corrosion risk and how the cost for corrosion failures is significantly higher than corrosion testing. Corrosion prevention and control is a continuous process and not …
International Regulatory Resources: WHMIS deadlines, CEPA changes, public recalls and more…
The recent Southern Aerosol Technical Association meeting was bittersweet for all of us at Nexreg. While we enjoy revisiting our friends and colleagues, it was not the same without Doug Fratz in attendance. He is …
Upcoming Paris Aerosol Forum releases full program…
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REMINDER: Upcoming CARB Consumer Product & Aerosol Coating Product Requirements
The Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) has posted a letter reminding stakeholders that certain requirements for various consumer product categories and aerosol coating product categories will become effective on January 1, 2017, at the following …
American Cleaning Institute Names New President & CEO
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors announced that Melissa Hockstad will become President and CEO of ACI, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Current President & CEO Ernie Rosenberg, who announced in May 2016 his decision …
PLZ Aeroscience acquires Apollo Technologies
PLZ Aeroscience announced the acquisition of Apollo Technologies. This acquisition is complementary to PLZ’s existing product lines and helps PLZ solidify its position in contract manufacturing of automotive, household and insecticide aerosols. As PLZ moves …
ACI’s 2017 Convention Showcases the 2nd Annual Innovation Panel
The 2017 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention will feature the return of the Innovation & New Technology Showcase. ACI’s 91st Convention takes place January 23-28, 2017 at the Grande Lakes Orlando …