FDA Investigates Benzene Contamination in Drugs Urges Manufacturers to Take Action
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an investigation into the cause of benzene contamination in certain drugs, raising concerns about potential health risks associated with the presence of this...
Read MoreFDA Announces Voluntary Phase Out of PFAS in Food Packaging Completed
Mar-13-2024
On February 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a significant announcement, declaring that manufacturers have ceased selling grease-proofing substances containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for food...
Read MoreUS EPA updates Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA fees to improve chemical reviews
On February 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, which will increase fees and double the cost of new...
Read MoreEPA Reinstates Chlorpyrifos Tolerances Amid Regulatory Shifts
On February 5, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated all chlorpyrifos tolerances, overturning a previous rule that had halted its use on all food and feed commodities in early...
Read MoreNew York State Sets Limits for 14 Dioxane Limits in Household Cleansing Personal Care and Cosmetic Products.
On 4 January 2024, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation proposed to add limits for 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products to the New York Codes,...
Read MoreFDA Petition to Ban Cancer-Inducing Solvents
On January 17, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the filing of a food additive petition on behalf of the Environmental Defense Fund and others, requesting that the food...
Read MoreEPA Extends Deadline for Annual Reporting on Polymers under TSCA
On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an extension of the submission deadline for the annual electronic reporting mandated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Specifically, this...
Read MoreNew Steps to Protect Communities from PFAS Announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Feb-14-2024
On February 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its initiatives aimed at protecting communities and the environment from the health risks associated with some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...
Read MoreEPA Develops Testing Method to Improve Detection of 6PPD-Quinone in Water - Vital for Environmental Protection Initiatives
Following its November 2023 commitment to gather data on the widely used tire additive 6PPD and its chemical by-product 6PPD-quinone, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of...
Read MoreEPA Announces Inclusion of Seven PFAS in Toxics Release Inventory
Jan-30-2024
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that seven per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been automatically added to the list of chemicals covered by the Toxics...
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