Missing an ingredient?
Having worked in the industry for more than 15 years, I can’t help but notice the marketing claims on products as I walk the aisles of my local grocery store. Recently, I’ve seen more frequent …
Regulatory Issues
SCAQMD In March, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) in California held its second Work Group meeting on Rule 1151 Motor Vehicle & Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations, commonly called the Auto Refinish …
Spray package material defects—Part 2
Hello, everyone. In the last issue, I began a series on material defects in spray packaging and the relationship between these defects and corrosion. This month, I’ll discuss the more common material defects found in laminated …
BAMA welcomes Neil Bolton as Vice-Chair to Board of Directors
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced that Neil Bolton, Global Product Stewardship Director at Procter & Gamble, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the BAMA Board of Directors. With over 30 years experience working with …
Join HCPA, NAA & PCPC for online CARB Rulemaking update April 3
Recently, Doug Raymond of Raymond Regulatory Resources (3R), LLC, representing the National Aerosol Association (NAA) and the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), and Nicholas Georges, Senior VP, Scientific & International Affairs, Household & Commercial Products …
P&G executive Markus Strobel to retire
Markus Strobel, President of Procter & Gamble's Skin & Personal Care divisions, will retire from the company effective August 1. In connection with Strobel's retirement, P&G has made two changes to its leadership structure in the …
BAMA to host 7th Annual Innovation Day on April 17
On Wednesday, April 17, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) will host its 2024 Innovation Day at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, UK. Sponsored by contract filler and manufacturer, JagoPRO, the event is free to attend …
CFA releases 2023 French aerosol stats
In 2023, French total production of aerosol dispensers reached 657.91 million units, according to the Comité Français des Aérosols (French Aerosol Committee or CFA). This is an increase of 1.3% over the 649.78 million units …
Midwest SCC Teamworks under way!
The Midwest Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Midwest SCC) Teamworks 2024 event is underway at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL The next edition will be March 31, 2026, at the same venue. More …
APEAL names Metka Cavka Luciani as Head of EU Affairs
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has announced the appointment of Metka Cavka Luciani as its new Head of EU Affairs, effective March 11. Bringing 15 years of professional experience, Luciani joins …