SCC accepting applications for Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is now accepting applications for the Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship. First awarded in 2021, and funded by the generous support of Mary Kay Inc., the scholarship supports under-represented minority …
ADF Innovation Award winners announced ahead of Paris Packaging Week
Organized as part of Paris Packaging Week, the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design and Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks Paris (ADF&PCD and PLD Paris) Innovation Awards celebrate packaging …
Aluminum aerosol can demand down slightly in 2021
The International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) has reported that global shipments by its member companies declined by 1.2% in 2021 to approximately 5.6 billion units. While the main, end-use deodorant market remained …
HCPA Appoints New SVP of Government Relations & Public Policy
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has appointed Michael Gruber as Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy. As part of the executive leadership team, Gruber will further strengthen and help drive …
Registration open for EAA Aerosol Recycling & Sustainability Event at Somerset Patriots Stadium
On June 9, the Eastern Aerosol Association (EAA) will hold its inaugural “Aerosol Recycling & Sustainability Event” at the Somerset Patriots Stadium, TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater, NJ. The speaker will be Molly Blessing, Director of Sustainability …
Coster opens new aerosol & pump facility in India
Coster Group—multinational provider of spray packaging solutions and aerosol filling equipment—announced the start of operation in its new production facility in Neemrana, Rajasthan, India. As part of the Group’s growth plan and strategic focus on the …
GHS Update for South & Central America
During these cold winter months in Canada, many of us often imagine ourselves enjoying the sunny skies and beautiful beaches of South America and Central America. Some of our friends and family members even book …
Simplification of labeling through technology
Advancements in technology can offer consumers, workers and businesses a number of opportunities for improvement. For the household and commercial products industry, that means making processes and products easier, cleaner and ultimately, better. However, change can …
Regulatory Issues
There is significant activity going on throughout the country, starting in California with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which has three different issues moving through individual processes. CARB SIP Released CARB hosted its third public workshop …
Corrosion Control & Prevention Programs
Hello, everyone. Spray packages allow consumers to easily dispense a controlled amount of product to a specific area. Corrosion is an issue for all types of spray packaging and packaging materials. However, corrosion can be …