EPA Takes Decisive Action to Curb PFAS Contamination from Plastic Containers
In a significant move to protect public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued orders on December 1, 2023, directing Inhance Technologies LLC (Inhance) to cease the production of per-...
Read MoreFDA Extends MoCRA Enforcement Deadline: Cosmetics Industry Gets Additional 6 Months
In a recent development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a six-month extension of the enforcement deadline for cosmetic product facility registration and product listing requirements under the...
Read MoreEPA Unveils Stricter Rules to Protect Against Toxic Chemicals
On November 20, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a proposed rule designed to enhance protection against two toxic chemicals—decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1))....
Read MoreCalifornia Adds Coal-Tar Pitch Fluoro-Edenite Fibrous Amphibole and Silicon Carbide Whiskers to Cancer-Causing Chemicals List
Effective November 17, 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has included coal-tar pitch, fluoro-edenite fibrous amphibole, and silicon carbide whiskers in the list of chemicals known to...
Read MoreUS Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Rule on Enhanced PFAS Reporting to the Toxics Release Inventory
On 20 October 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rule that strengthens reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The...
Read MoreCalifornia passes bill to ban Ingredients in Personal Care Products
California's Governor signed Assembly Bill No. 496 (AB496) on October 8, 2023, making it illegal to manufacture and sell cosmetics containing 26 specific substances in the state. This regulatory measure expands...
Read MoreEnvironmental protection agency updated 2022 Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Data
On October 20, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released updated Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data on the management of toxic chemical waste. The updated TRI data includes the preliminary...
Read MoreEPA Takes Strides to Strengthen Endocrine Disruptor Screening for Pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on October 26, 2023, unveiled a comprehensive plan to improve the assessment of pesticides to quickly and effectively assess potential endocrine-disrupting effects in humans. This...
Read MoreEPA Strengthens TSCA Risk Evaluation Process to Protect Workers and Communities
On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a new rule aimed at improving the evaluation of chemical risks under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This proposal...
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Proposes Trichloroethylene TCE Ban to Safeguard Public Health from Hazardous Chemical
On October 23, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a major proposal aimed at prohibiting the use of trichloroethylene (TCE), an exceptionally dangerous chemical known to be associated with...
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