What you need to know for Canadian compliance…
Your proprietary formula is worth its weight in gold. It is prudent to protect this invaluable information and avoid disclosing specific details on a safety documentation. In the U.S., it is not uncommon for suppliers to …
An update on fluorinated packaging
Over the last few years, the conversation around Perfluoroalkyl & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) has focused on the manufacturing process and intentionally added ingredients in a product. However, product packaging could also be a source of …
Regulatory Issues
OTC Meeting On April 22, the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) held its Spring virtual meeting, during which it was mentioned that the Consumer Model Rules were edited. Changes included administrative and formatting updates, such as modified …
Does water cause spray package corrosion?
Hello, everyone. Which chemical most often contributes to or causes spray package material corrosion? Water! Water can be in a formula, either as an ingredient or as a contaminant. There are four reasons why I …
Sonoco opens Metal Packaging Technical & Engineering Center in Ohio
Sonoco Products Company held the grand opening of a new multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art center in Columbus, OH, on May 30. The 11,000 sq. ft. facility includes modern laboratories, prototyping equipment, training rooms and collaboration spaces. According …
45th NYSCC Suppliers’ Day breaks attendance record
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) 45th Annual Suppliers’ Day came to a successful conclusion on May 1 and 2 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Showcasing thousands …
SCJ donates 180k units of OFF! to Argentina to combat Dengue
In the midst of a mosquito-borne Dengue outbreak in Argentina, SC Johnson (SCJ), the manufacturer of household brands such as OFF!, Fuyí and Raid, recently donated 180,000 OFF! mosquito repellents, brought from SCJ Mexico, to …
AmericaPack Summit to take place in Chicago
AmericaPack Summit 2024, scheduled for June 20–21 at the Radisson Blu hotel in Chicago, will bring together leading packaging executives and innovative suppliers and solution providers for discussions on key packaging challenges and interests, relevant …
LINDAL sponsors girls rugby tour
LINDAL Group’s Litec injection moulding facility in Ireland sponsored a local girls rugby tour that took place in The Netherlands in early May. The sponsorship helped cover the costs of the trip and competition entry for …
DeSpray inks longterm recycling contract with AARG Waste
At the IFAT environmental trade technology trade fair in Munich, Germany, Dutch-based company DeSpray Environmental signed a long-term, multimillion-dollar contract with Australia’s ARRG Waste Management Services to use DeSpray’s aerosol recycling systems. This is the first …