The UK’s dynamic aerosol & manufacturing regulations
The UK has completed its first year outside the European Union (EU) and its Government appears intent in pursuing its sovereignty as far as regulation is concerned. Although the official “transition period” has ended, things …
Understanding market impacts on the 2021 aerosol industry
From all of us at the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), we wish SPRAY readers a happy and healthy New Year. Here’s hoping the challenges we’ve faced over the last two years are behind …
Regulatory Issues
Welcome to the New Year, which promises to again be busy for Air Quality regulations. Numerous entities will be working on developing or updating volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations. CARB The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will …
Corrosion by Formula & Package Factors: Part 2
Happy New Year, everyone. In the December 2021 issue of SPRAY, I discussed the most common formula factors that affect spray package corrosion. In this issue, we’ll complete the discussion with the most common package …
Fluoramics HinderRUST registered in Automotive IMDS database
Fluoramics’ HinderRUST rust stopper and lubricant was recently approved for inclusion in the International Material Data System (IMDS). IMDS is a global standard used by the automotive industry. IMDS is a material data system …
Easyfairs rebrands Aerosol & Dispensing Forum as Paris Packaging Week
Global event organizer Easyfairs announced a new chapter for Aerosol & Dispensing Forum and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design and Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks Paris (ADF&PCD and PLD Paris)—the packaging event for …
ACI says Holiday guests DO judge how clean your house is
That extra bit of tidying up before you welcome holiday guests will be worth it. A new survey released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that 74% of Americans judge the hosts of holiday …
Honeywell Solstice propellant receives NMPA registration for China New Cosmetic Raw Materials
On Dec. 14, Honeywell announced Solstice Propellant, a solution based on next-generation hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) technology, completed registration for new cosmetic raw materials by China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). It is expected to be officially included …
Sonoco to acquire Ball Metalpack for $1.35 billion
Packaging products provider Sonoco Products Co. said on Dec. 20 that it will buy sustainable metal packaging manufacturer Ball Metalpack for $1.35 billion in cash to expand its sustainable packing portfolio. Sonoco expects to realize …
P&G issues voluntary recall of aerosol dry conditioner / dry shampoo spray products
On Dec. 17, 2021, The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) issued a voluntary product recall to the consumer level of aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal …