FDA seeks more data on over-the-counter hand sanitizers

July 5, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is seeking additional data to support the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in topical consumer antiseptic rubs, including hand sanitizers, that are sold over-the-counter. The …

Ball acquires Rexam PLC for $6.1 billion

July 1, 2016

Ball Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of Rexam PLC for approximately $6.1 billion of cash and equity, plus the assumption of approximately $2.4 billion of net debt, making Ball the largest manufacturer of …

Fisk Johnson Meets with U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Zika

SC Johnson (SCJ) Chairman & CEO Fisk Johnson met with members of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to discuss the company's efforts to combat Zika. Johnson was one of five witnesses, including …

Register for the MAA Golf Outing!

June 30, 2016

The 2016 Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA) Golf Outing will be held on Thursday August 11 at the Crane’s Landing Golf Club in Lincolnshire, IL.   11:00 am: Registration 12:00 pm: Lunch 1:00 pm: Shotgun Start 5:00 pm: (approx.) Evening Activities  Contact: Brock Manner bmanner@diversifiedcpc.com or …

Fire damages AptarGroup facility in France

June 29, 2016

A fire caused damage to AptarGroup's facility in Annecy, France on June 25. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation and was contained to one of three production units. …

President Obama signs Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Bill into law…

June 22, 2016

On June 22, President Obama signed legislation into law that overhauls the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act. “For the first time in 20 years we are updating a national environmental statute,” President Obama said during the signing ceremony. “For …

Ball, Faultless Bring Next Generation Two-Piece Tinplate Aerosol Can to Market

June 20, 2016

Ball Corp. and new partner Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company are making a breakthrough in aerosol can making with one of first commercial applications of the new G3-HD two-piece tinplate can, which is hitting shelves in …

Revlon acquires Elizabeth Arden for $870 million

June 17, 2016

Revlon, Inc.  and Elizabeth Arden, Inc. announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Revlon will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Elizabeth Arden for $14 per share in cash, representing an …

CSPA to offer TSCA guidance June 20

June 16, 2016

Overview of Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2576) WHEN June 20, 2016, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (with the alternative of in-person attendance for those in …

Creator of the Beehive hairdo passes away at age 98

June 15, 2016

Margaret Vinci Heldt, a Chicago beautician who, with the aid of hair spray and a favorite hat, redefined coiffure for women of the 1960s and the decades beyond when she created the sky-scraping hairdo known …