Articles Tagged with ''Regulations''

Is complying with the multitude of regulations for the transport of hazardous materials – also known as dangerous goods (DG) – truly a challenge?

Is complying with the multitude of regulations for the transport of hazardous materials – also known as dangerous goods (DG) – truly a challenge?

The regulatory landscape is ever-changing and can be overwhelming. PCI is kicking off 2015 with regulatory information and updates.

The obligations placed on suppliers and importers of treated articles have increased significantly, and now industries with no previous biocide concerns need to consider what steps are needed to ensure compliance.

The article also lists current VOC limits in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, as well as key global emissions regulations.

The European Regulatory Conference on Biocides: A Strategy for Product Authorization is taking place on February 3, 2015, at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Brussels, Belgium.

By June 2015, U.S. chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to comply with new U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication regulations with adoption of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

 A PCI reader comments about VOC testing, and what formulators should be aware of. 

The initiative of  ECHA to launch a public consultation on the  proposal submitted by France to amend the current harmonized classification and labeling of Bisphenol-A from reproductive toxicity category 2 (hazard statement code H361f) to reproductive toxicity Category 1B (hazard statement code H360F) has created a debate in the industry.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has submitted comments to Environment Canada (EC) raising questions with a proposed approach that would set VOC limits for a range of consumer products based on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) rules.