CSPA Seeks Comments on New Cleaning Product Guidance Documents

February 7, 2014

The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) is currently seeking public comments on the following test method guideline: “Microbiological Examination of Household and Institutional Products: Microbial Enumeration Test Guidelines.” Specifically, this guideline was created for enumeration …

Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Data Now Available on ACI Website

February 4, 2014

ACI launched its Ingredient Inventory in 2012 with a list of more than 900 chemical ingredients used by ACI members to manufacture consumer cleaning products, including laundry care products (e.g., laundry detergents, fabric softeners), dish …

MAA to host Continuing Education Seminar

The Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA ) will be hosting a one day Continuing Education Seminar with various topics covering the various aspects of the aerosol package. Date:  Thursday, March 20th Time:  8:00 - 4:00 (Includes breakfast and …

ICMAD partners with Industry experts on regulatory webinar

Emerging Cosmetic Industry Regulations and Trends Webinar presented by NSF International Date: February 13, 2014 Time: 2pm-3pm EST Concerns of cosmetics adulteration, mislabeling and counterfeiting have led governments and retailers to adopt internationally recognized cosmetics GMP standard ISO 22716 …

Former Aerosol Association President Receives Order Of Australia Medal

January 27, 2014

Former Aerosol Association of Australia President Lindsay Showyin has had his contribution to the aerosol industry recognised in the 2014 Australia Day Honours, receiving an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his services to the …

Chemical management reform, outreach ACI’s top agenda

January 23, 2014

  Rosenberg: ACI's Policy influence has been strengthened. Priorities for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI; Washington) in 2014 focus on advancing chemical management reform and continuing efforts to strengthen technical, outreach, and education programs, says Ernie Rosenberg, …

NIST meeting determines BOVs to declare weight, not volume

January 17, 2014

On January 6, the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) hosted a meeting in Gaithersburg, MD to discuss whether products utilizing bag-on-valve (BOV) technology should declare quantity on cans by weight or volume, as finally …

Lindal Group Appoints New Eastern Regional Sales Manager for North America

The LINDAL Group—manufacturer of valves, actuators and spray caps for aerosol products— announced the appointment of Dan O’Hare to the position of Eastern Regional Sales Manager for North America. He will report to Alex Piagnarelli, …

Midwest Aerosol Association reminds members to renew

January 10, 2014

For those past MAA Members who have not already signed up for 2014, please remember to send in your 2014 Midwest Aerosol Association membership.  For those MAA Members who have already signed up, Thank You! This …

PCPC promotes Powers

January 7, 2014

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) announced that it has promoted Lisa Powers to Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications, the organization’s top communications position. “For the past eight years, Lisa has been a …