Regulatory Issues
CARB The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff continues to work on amendments to its volatile organic compound (VOC) Consumer Products regulation. For more than a year, CARB has been reviewing product categories for potentially reducing …
Elements of Spray Package Corrosion course goes online
Pair O Docs has developed a web version of its Elements of Spray Package Corrosion course in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The course is offered for 5–30 participants and the cost is less than …
ACC’s Chemical Activity Barometer rises In July
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), rose 2.7% in July on a three-month moving average basis following a 0.1% gain in June. On a year-over-year …
Dr. John J. Sciarra, metered dose inhaler pioneer, passes away
On April 17, Dr. John J. Sciarra of Sciarra Laboratories, Inc., Hicksville, NY, passed away at the age of 92. Born in 1927, Sciarra served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army and received his …
FDA continues to warn consumers about methanol-laden hand sanitizers
Source: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known …
Ball collaborates with Lindal and Reabrook for Rainbow hand sanitizer
In a continued effort to help combat the global pandemic, Ball Aerosol Packaging Devizes (UK) has collaborated with Reabrook Ltd and the Lindal Group to design, produce and fill 25,000 cans of Rainbow hand sanitizer. After …
Aptar to close two Connecticut plants, lay off 290 workers
Closures not due to COVID-19 The Aptar Group, headquartered in Crystal Lake, IL, is closing its Connecticut facilities in Torrington and Stratford, laying off 290 people in the process. The company makes packaging and dispensing, including …
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day postponed to May 2021
Suppliers’ Day will return to its traditional timeframe: May 4-5, 2021 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City... "NYSCC is unwilling to compromise the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors and team. …
WAIB cancels November conference, plans for September 2021
The Western Aerosol Information Bureau's (WAIB) Board of Directors has canceled the WAIB Annual Conference planned for November 2020 in Napa, CA. The organization is now planning a September 2021 Conference at the same location. For …
Starco launches contest to recognize front-line heroes
Starco, the maker of Breathe Hand Sanitizer, has launched the Breathe Cares Initiative. The company aims to recognize, appreciate and thank front-line heroes for making a difference in people's lives. Nominations require the filling out of …