MAA donates $10k to Northern Illinois Food Bank for pandemic relief
The Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA) Board of Directors has unanimously approved a $10,000 donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank to assist in the response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “A special …
Founder of Japanese Aerosol Newspaper passes away
Youmei Kobayashi, Founder of Japanese Aerosol Newspaper Co. Ltd., passed away on March 22 at the age of 84 of pneumonia unrelated to the COVID-19 virus. Kobayashi founded the publication at the age of 31 …
Workers at Lysol plant are on a mission
From The Wall Street Journal, April 21, 2020 The Workers at a Lysol Plant Have a Mission Now At a New Jersey factory making the disinfectant spray, employees are feeling inspired and on the front lines against …
FEA on track for September Aerosol2020 in Portugal
From the European Aerosol Federation (FEA), April 21, 2020: In order to be ready and to adapt to the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the next couple of weeks, FEA is looking into different scenarios …
HCPA virtual Mid-Year Meeting begins this week
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, HCPA has made the decision to change IMPACT2020, scheduled to take place April 22-24 in Washington, D.C., to a virtual meeting. The meeting will be split into …
CARB Webinar Summary
CARB Workshop On April 14, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held an on-line work shop to discuss its current proposal for the volatile organic compound (VOC) amendments to its Consumer Products Regulation. Staff first reminded the …
Health Canada temporarily relaxes hand sanitizer ingredient regulations
Now allowing technical grade ethanol Proper hygiene and disinfection is essential during the COVID-19 outbreak to reduce the risk of infection. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds remains the …
EPA gives temporary supply chain flexibility for disinfectants, expands list
On April 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had put into place additional measures to ensure a steady supply of safe and effective disinfectant products to help battle the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. …
ACI launches Safe and Clean at Home campaign
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has launched the new Safe and Clean at Home initiative, featuring daily challenges, reminders, tips and ideas on proper cleaning and hygiene, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The online campaign can …
NYSCC launches free online webinar series “At Home Live”
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) has launched the new “At Home Live” Series, free educational programs that feature current topics and trends for chemists and product development teams in cosmetic chemistry and …