California suggests altering Proposition 65 to lower the NSRL for ethylene oxide.
On 7 April 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) proposed lowering the "No Significant Risk Level" (NSRL) for ethylene oxide under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic...
Read MoreEPA to introduce rules for new substances PMNs and MCAN.
On 2 December 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a notification for chemical substances that are the subject of premanufacture notifications (PMNs) and Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs). The...
Read MoreEPA to change Reporting Requirements for PFAS and Supplier Notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has informed the WTO on changes in reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and supplier notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern. On 6...
Read MoreNew York state set to ban the use of PFAS in clothing.
New York state is preparing to ban the use of PFAS chemicals in manufacturing apparel and clothing. The measure is set to take effect on the final day of 2023. Bill...
Read MoreUS EPA proposes additional requirements in the supplier’s notification for PFASs and TRI chemicals of special concern.
On 5 December 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put forward a proposal of adding 180 Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and expanding the requirements...
Read MoreRestrictions on dry-cleaning agent perchloroethylene in California from January 2022.
According to California air standards, businesses have roughly one month to phase out perchloroethylene from dry cleaning operations, but more state- and federal-level actions over the solvent are expected soon. The...
Read MoreChile’s route toward waste management and EPR
The "Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Promotion" Bill No 20.920, popularly known as "The Bill" or "REP Bill," emphasizes waste generation reduction and recycling promotion. It holds importers and...
Read MoreAdhesives and sealants get modified VOC limits in Los Angeles California
A decision to modify the volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for certain adhesives and sealants has been made in Los Angeles. The decision is incorporated in the update to rule 1168...
Read MoreColorado proposes the strictest consumer goods VOC limits in the US except for California
On 25 September the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recommended to amend its existing VOC rule to align with the 2018 "Phase V" Ozone Transportation Commission (OTC) regulation....
Read MoreFluorinated Polyethylene Food Contact Containers: FDA Issues RFI
As of 19 July 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested information regarding uses of fluorinated polyethylene in food contact containers. This proposal is a part of ongoing efforts...
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