http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:35:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today, a new video has been released in our  ‘Nexreg on Compliance’ video series, which addresses hazard communication (HazCom) issues for jurisdictions such as Canada, the United States and the   European Union.  The videos can be found on Nexreg’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/Nexreg. Do Green Chemicals Need ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/09/03/sep-3-video-importance-of-msds-compliance-the-kellie-renwick-story/ From the Bureau Veritas Group: ...the European Chemicals Agency published a list of the following eleven new potential SVHC candidates. After preparing dossiers for these substances, ECHA has invited interested parties to a public consultation in which they can provide comments within a timeframe of 45 days (until 14 October 2010). After ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/09/02/sep-2-eu-11-new-potential-substances-of-very-high-concern/ From the Bureau Veritas Group: The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will begin Notification Obligation, the second step of REACH, starting 1 June 2011. Registration differs from Notification Obligation mainly in its focus on the chemicals themselves, whereas Notification will affect all products containing Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) that are ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/09/01/sep-1-eu-reach-regulation-will-soon-enter-the-second-stage-notification/ From the American Coatings Association: The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued an alert on Aug. 13 offering chemical manufacturers advice as to when they may keep the names of chemicals they make confidential when they notify the agency about their chemicals, required under the classification, labeling, and ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/08/31/aug-31-eu-rules-about-confidentiality-on-safety-data-sheets/ August 25, 2010 - Deodorant Aerosol Spray: The product lacks the symbol and warnings required for potentially flammable and explosive products under Canadian law. This lack of labelling information could result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury. August 20, 2010 - Aerosol Paints: Health Canada's auditing process has revealed ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/08/31/aug-31-canada-12-aerosol-products-recalled-in-one-week/ Today, a new video has been released in our  ‘Nexreg on Compliance’ video series, which addresses hazard communication (HazCom) issues for jurisdictions such as Canada, the United States and the   European Union.  The videos can be found on Nexreg’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/Nexreg. Importance of MSDS Compliance - The Kellie ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/08/30/aug-30-video-importance-of-msds-compliance-the-kellie-renwick-story/ Due to some technical issues, the next installment of Nexreg on Compliance will not be released until Monday morning.  My apologies for the inconvenience. In the meantime, Nexreg would like to thank everyone who has viewed the series and in particular all the useful responses we have received.  The series has ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/08/27/aug-27-nexreg-on-compliance-video-delayed/ From: Los Angeles Times California appellate court this week reignited a case that alleges that the chicken-grilling process used by McDonald’s Corp., TGI Friday's, Applebee’s, Chick-fil-A, Chili's and Outback Steakhouse creates a cancer-causing chemical -- and therefore that state law requires the restaurateurs to warn consumers about it. A watchdog group called ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/08/26/aug-26-us-in-cancer-warning-fight-court-rules-against-california-restaurants/ From: PropelMG. Formaldehyde is “probably human carcinogen,” according to the EPA, and it’s labeled a “known human carcinogen” by other agencies...Besides being a carcinogen, formaldehyde is also a “VOC,” or volatile organic compound. Formaldehyde is widely used in glues and adhesives; it’s a preservative in paints and finishes too.  It’s also found ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/08/25/aug-25-us-new-formaldehyde-regulations-are-headed-your-way/ From: Prop 65 Clearinghouse Blog OEHHA has proposed establishing a no significant risk levels (NSRLs) for glycidol. This amendment to section 25705 would adopt the NSRL of 0.54 mcgs/day for the chemical. Written statements or arguments must be sent to Monet Vela mvela@oehha.ca.gov by 5:00 p.m. on September 13 2010, the designated ... http://www.nexreg.com/regulatorynews/index.php/2010/08/24/aug-24-%e2%80%93-us-oehha-announces-proposed-proposition-65-no-significant-risk-levels-for-glycidol/