Protecting and advancing aerosol fire codes
As manufacturers and marketers of aerosol products know, there are many laws, regulations, standards and codes to comply with, such as ingredient disclosure, transportation regulations, and volatile organic compound (VOC) standards. Fire and building codes …
Regulatory Issues
New York On March 13, the State of New York held a webinar to accept comments on amendments to 6 NYCRR Part 494 on the use of hydrofluorocarbon substances (HFCs). This affects aerosol products and small …
Spray package material defects, Part 3
Hello, everyone. In March, we covered defects in polymer and tinplate coatings and their relationship with corrosion. The April column covered defects in laminated film bags, along with those found in traditional steel aerosol containers. Most …
Kenvue breaks ground on NJ headquarters
On April 24, Kenvue hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 290,000 sq. ft. global headquarters in Summit, NJ, recognizing the start of construction of its 100,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Science & Innovation Lab. Kenvue …
P&G Professional introduces new Dawn Professional Heavy Duty Powerwash
Procter & Gamble Professional has launched Dawn Professional Heavy Duty Powerwash. Developed with foodservice professionals in mind, the new kitchen cleaner provides the power of an eight-hour soak in minutes versus Dawn non-concentrated, according to …
Fragrance Foundation President Emeritus Annette Green turns 100
The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) President Emeritus Annette Green turned 100 on April 26. For more than forty years, Green worked at the Fragrance Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the perfume industry in the United …
Aerosol Recycling Initiative details economic & environmental benefits of recycling aerosol cans
On April 22, The Aerosol Recycling Initiative published the Executive Summary to a white paper that will be released in May 2024. The Executive Summary details the campaign’s initial-phase activities and data gathered to date …
SATA opens registration for 2024 Annual Fall Meeting
The Southern Aerosol Technical Association (SATA) has opened registration for its 43rd Annual Fall Meeting 2024, to be held September 17-19 in Stuart, FL. The venue for this year's event will be the Marriott Hutchinson …
Aerosol Summit raises funds for Paws for Purple Hearts
Event organizers for the National Aerosol Association (NAA) Aerosol Summit 2024 Conference, held April 8–9 in Nashville, TN, held a raffle that raised $850 for Paws for Purple Hearts. Paws for Purple Hearts improves the …
Registration open for NJPEC Hall of Fame dinner
New Jersey Packaging Executive Club (NJPEC) has opened registration for its Hall of Fame Dinner & Awards 2024, to be held on Thursday, May 16, at the Highlawn Pavillion in West Orange, NJ. NJPEC's annual Hall …