CARB, OTC and NCWM

August 1, 2013

CARB In early July, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff released, for preliminary review, the Aerosol Coatings amendments. Remember, in May, CARB delayed the Board Hearing until September 2013. The good news is not much …

Being “in the know”

  On occasion, I will receive a frantic call from a customer whose shipment of dangerous goods has been frustrated for one reason or another. Such is the case this past week, when a forwarder contacted …

CSPA Comments on Confirmation of Gina McCarthy as New EPA Administrator

July 29, 2013

The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) congratulates Gina McCarthy on her confirmation as the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator. CSPA recognizes the priorities, challenges and opportunities ahead on air quality, water, pollution prevention, …

“Huffing” bill would define inhalants as intoxicants

July 22, 2013

Two Wisconsin bills are aimed at changing state laws about a dangerous substance. Inhaling aerosol sprays, also known as "huffing", is illegal, in some ways, but not in others. "You become very dangerous very quickly with …

Luxe Pack New York Announces Dates and New Venue For Its 12th Edition

July 18, 2013

Event Will Move to Pier 92 on May 14 – 15, 2014  LUXE PACK NEW YORK, the premier show for creative packaging which attracted a record-breaking 2,894 unique visitors in May, will relocate to Pier 92 …

BAMA Announces details of 2013 Aerosol Awards and Forum

July 16, 2013

BAMA Announces details of 2013 Aerosol Awards and Forum BAMA, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) will hold its annual Forum on Oct. 17–18, with the Awards Dinner on Oct. 17, open to all BAMA members. …

Swing into Summer with ACE!

July 10, 2013

Strike Out Inhalant Abuse! The Alliance for Consumer Education’s (ACE) Strike Out Inhalants was established in 2008 and has been growing ever since.  ACE has worked with an array of Major and Minor League Baseball Teams to …

ICMAD Hosts Key Information Sessions At Cosmoprof North America

July 9, 2013

On Monday, July 15, join the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) for two invaluable presentation sessions during Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas (July 14-16). Take a break from the world’s leading beauty trade …

Aerosol foods shorten prep time for a variety of categories.

July 1, 2013

World demand for food containers is forecast to increase 3.9% per year to $124 billion in 2013, according to market research from The Freedonia Group. Factors contributing to rising demand include growth in global food …

A Matter of Convenience

Aerosol foods shorten prep time for a variety of categories. World demand for food containers is forecast to increase 3.9% per year to $124 billion in 2013, according to market research from The Freedonia Group. Factors …