This news update regarding US EPA Tightens Textile Chemical Regulations is brought to you by sourcingjournalonline.com.     US EPA Tightens Textile Chemical Regulations.   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken action to prevent some harmful chemicals found in textiles from entering the American market.   Nine benzidine-based dyes, which can be used in textiles, paints and […]

This news update regarding Amendment to section 25705 is brought to you by OEHHA.     Amendment to section 25705.   Any written comments concerning this proposed action must be received by OEHHA by 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2015, the designated close of the written comment period. All comments received will be posted on the […]

This news update regarding a new outbreak of Prop 65 lawsuit abuse is brought to you by foxandhoundsdaily.com.     A New Outbreak of Prop 65 Lawsuit Abuse Underscores Need for Reform.   CALA has documented the lawsuit abuse related to Proposition 65 for quite some time. Despite minimal reform (like Assemblyman Gatto’s AB 227 passed last year) […]

This news updateing regarding Ruling on PETA complaint a victory is brought to you by Eurekalert.     Ruling on PETA complaint a victory for animals used in EU chemical tests.   In a landmark decision with the potential to save millions of animals from suffering and death in laboratory experiments, the European Ombudsman has determined […]

This news update regarding Six New SVHCs to the Candidate List is brought to you by ECHA.     ECHA has added six new SVHCs to the Candidate List, based on the agreement of the Member State Committee and updated an existing entry to address an additional reason for inclusion.   Cadmium fluoride and cadmium sulphate are added to […]

This news update regarding ECHA guidance on the PIC Regulation is brought to you by ECHA.     ECHA guidance on the PIC Regulation.   The re-cast EU Regulation that governs the export and import of certain hazardous chemicals has been in force since 1 March 2014.  This guidance document assists duty holders in applying the specific provisions […]

This news update regarding DEHP as an SVHC is brought to you by ECHA.     DEHP as an SVHC   Denmark proposed four phthalates – DEHP, DBP, DiBP, BBP to be identified as substances of very high concern (SVHCs) for their endocrine disrupting properties for human health and the environment. At the MSC meeting earlier […]

This news update regarding the Notice of Amendment Section 25903 is brought to you by OEHHA.     Notice of Amendment Section 25903, Appendix A   Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 Proposition 65   On November 19, 2014, the Office of Administrative Law approved an amendment to Title 27, California Code of […]

This news update regarding the Article 95 list under the Biocidal Products Regulation is brought to you by ECHA.     From 1 September 2015, a biocidal product consisting of, containing, or generating a relevant substance, cannot be placed on the EU market if the substance supplier or product supplier is not included in the Article […]

This news update on The Biocidal Products Committee adopts 8 opinions is brought to you by ECHA.     The Biocidal Products Committee adopts 8 opinions.   The fields of application include active substances for use in biocidal products used as insecticides, wood preservatives, fungicides and disinfectants. In addition the BPC confirmed the status of piperonyl […]