TSCA

Registration Now Open for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU" Webinar

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
International Bar Association, PFAS, Policy, PSS, Risk assessment, American Bar Association, EPA, European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Commerce, IBA, Natural Resources, REACH, TSCA, Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, Cosmetics, EU, Acta, Chemistry

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is open now for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU."

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is open now for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU."
  • Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are attracting global legal, regulatory, commercial, and litigation attention as no other "emerging contaminant" has.
  • In the United States and globally, the number of bans, restrictions, and reporting requirements for PFAS increases seemingly daily.
  • The Acta Group (Acta®) and EPPA are pleased to offer this one-hour complimentary webinar providing companies with the information needed to develop a PFAS game plan.

Lynn L. Bergeson Earns Highest Ranking in Chambers USA 2023

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Private law, International Bar Association, BCCM, Chambers, Policy, B&C, PSS, Risk assessment, L.L.C, Research, Lawyer, Chemical industry, IBA, Chambers and Partners, Executive Committee, TSCA, United Kingdom, S-1 Executive Committee, American College

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson has been awarded the highest rank attainable, Band 1, in Chambers USA Guide 2023. This is Ms. Bergeson's 19th year earning top marks from Chambers USA as one of the best lawyers in America. Chambers quotes clients as saying Ms. Bergeson is "extremely well regarded," "top-notch for her TSCA work," "The best nationwide practitioner on product-related environmental regulations; a true expert," "one of the deans in the field," and "THE person for chemical issues."

Key Points: 
  • B&C is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson has been awarded the highest rank attainable, Band 1, in Chambers USA Guide 2023.
  • WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
  • (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson has been awarded the highest rank attainable, Band 1, in Chambers USA Guide 2023 .
  • This is Ms. Bergeson's 19th year earning top marks from Chambers USA as one of the best lawyers in America.

Registration Now Open for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU" Webinar

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Friday, June 16, 2023
International Bar Association, PFAS, Policy, PSS, Risk assessment, American Bar Association, EPA, European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, IBA, Natural Resources, REACH, TSCA, Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, Commerce, Cosmetics, EU, Acta, Chemistry

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are attracting global legal, regulatory, commercial, and litigation attention as no other "emerging contaminant" has. Companies producing, processing, distributing, and/or using these substances must be aware of these global legal developments and take steps now to minimize legal, regulatory, and commercial risk.

Key Points: 
  • In the United States and globally, the number of bans, restrictions, and reporting requirements for PFAS increases seemingly daily.
  • The European Union (EU) is currently considering a proposal to restrict more than 10,000 PFAS under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation.
  • This would be the most extensive regulatory restriction on PFAS to date, in one of the world's largest markets.
  • The Acta Group (Acta®) and EPPA are pleased to offer this one-hour complimentary webinar providing companies with the information needed to develop a PFAS game plan.

Speakers and Sessions Announced, Registration Open for "TSCA Reform -- Seven Years Later" Virtual Conference, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT June 29, 2023

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
American Chemistry Council, PFAS, ELI, EPA, Public health, NCP, TSCA, George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health, Accounting, Pharmaceutical industry

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The full program, including session details and confirmed speakers for the 7th annual Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) conference, "TSCA Reform -- Seven Years Later," from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EDT) on June 29, 2023, is detailed below. This timely and essential day-long virtual conference will provide updates on risk evaluation, risk management, new chemical review, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and more.

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  • , Michael and Lori Milken Dean, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University
    The TSCA New Chemicals Program (NCP) was significantly revised by the 2016 Amendments, and what the law requires has been vigorously debated.
  • Alexandra Dapolito Dunn , Partner, Baker Botts LLP, Moderator
    This panel will discuss the unique role of TSCA, as compared to other EPA programs, in addressing the issue of PFAS.
  • Our experts will address subjects such as: laws EPA implements to address PFAS, EPA's working definition of PFAS, EPA's TSCA PFAS testing strategy, the upcoming PFAS reporting rule under TSCA, and more.
  • This event is free and open to the public, but you must register by June 27, 2023.

Assent Launches End-to-End Solution for Manufacturers to Mitigate PFAS Risks Across Supply Chains

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Software, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Mining, Minerals, Technology, Natural Resources, Environment, Retail, Chemicals, Plastics, Transport, Logistics, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Manufacturing, CERCLA, PFAS, BSO, Safe, Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, Multimedia, Risk, Risk management, TSCA, Assent, EHS, Cosmetics, EU, Research

Assent Inc. (Assent), a leading solutions provider in supply chain sustainability management, is helping manufacturers gain visibility into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their supply chain in a time of significant regulatory change and unprecedented supply chain and market access risk.

Key Points: 
  • Assent Inc. (Assent), a leading solutions provider in supply chain sustainability management, is helping manufacturers gain visibility into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their supply chain in a time of significant regulatory change and unprecedented supply chain and market access risk.
  • Today’s launch of Assent’s new solution at the company’s annual Evolve conference will empower manufacturers with a technology-enabled roadmap for managing PFAS risk.
  • Manufacturers are facing supply disruption and liability risks, and need a solution to avoid fines and litigation, protect market access, and address product obsolescence issues.
  • For more information about Assent’s new PFAS solution or to request a demo, please visit: https://www.assent.com/solutions/product-compliance/pfas

ScentAir Introduces New Fragrance Infused Reeds for Home Consumers

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
1986 California Proposition 65, Senior, CARB, OSHA, International Fragrance Association, Patent, Product marketing, Pet, TSCA, Health, Safety, Perfume

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ScentAir Technologies, LLC, the global leader in the scent marketing industry for over 25 years, announces the release of newly developed, patent pending, fragrance infused reeds. As a product pre-infused with fragrance during the manufacturing process, consumers can safely scent small spaces in their homes without the risks of oil spills, hot wax, or an open flame – a needed solution for active households with small children or pets.

Key Points: 
  • Enhancing small spaces throughout the home just got easier and safer with new fragrance infused reeds from ScentAir.
  • Using a patent pending hydrophobic design, ScentAir infused reeds were developed to release more scent into spaces than traditional pulp- or bamboo-based products.
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ScentAir Technologies, LLC, the global leader in the scent marketing industry for over 25 years, announces the release of newly developed, patent pending, fragrance infused reeds.
  • With ScentAir's new infused reeds, home consumers can now cover spaces too small for the larger coverage ScentAir Whisper Home fragrance diffuser.

Holland & Hart Adds Four Environmental Partners From Faegre

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
House, CERCLA, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, United States farm bill, Specialization, Senate, CAA, Chambers, Compensation, Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, Waste management, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Risk management, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Lawyer, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Natural Resources, EPA, Clean Air Act (United States), CWA, Public health, Environmental law, United States House Committee on Agriculture, Representative, Risk, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Mountain West Conference, Biophysical environment, TSCA, ESG, Environment, State, RCRA, Occupiers' Liability Act 1957, Clean Water Act, Architecture, Insurance

DENVER, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holland & Hart LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Environmental practice with the addition of partners Jim Spaanstra, Doug Benevento, Lynn Kornfeld, and Ann Prouty, in the Denver office. The four partners join the firm from the Denver office of Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP, where they practiced together for many years. The new partners deepen the firm's capabilities serving clients on complex environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement matters, as well as management of environment risks and mitigation of liability in transactions.

Key Points: 
  • Holland & Hart LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Environmental practice with the addition of partners Jim Spaanstra, Doug Benevento, Lynn Kornfeld, and Ann Prouty, in the Denver office.
  • DENVER, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holland & Hart LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Environmental practice with the addition of partners Jim Spaanstra , Doug Benevento , Lynn Kornfeld , and Ann Prouty , in the Denver office.
  • "These four partners are environmental regulatory and compliance rock stars," said Environmental Practice Group Leader Emily Schilling.
  • Jim Spaanstra, a widely recognized leader in environmental law in Colorado and nationwide explains, "Holland &Hart is the ideal fit for us.

KRATON CORPORATION SUBMITS BIAXAM™ POLYMER TECHNOLOGY AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT TO THE EPA

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Emergency Use Authorization, PFAS, Filter (signal processing), Delta Air Lines, Personal protective equipment, EUP, Gram-negative bacteria, Sale, EPA, MUP, Section 3, Water, TSCA, Atomic mass, Paint

HOUSTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation, a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping by-products, submitted their novel BiaXam polymer technology on February 21, 2023, to the EPA for Section 3 approval as a new active ingredient.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation, a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping by-products, submitted their novel BiaXam polymer technology on February 21, 2023, to the EPA for Section 3 approval as a new active ingredient.
  • The BiaXam polymer active ingredient was submitted under the Section 3 category for supplemental residual antimicrobial products, which requires one of the most complicated efficacy testing protocols by the EPA.
  • The submission included a Manufactured Use Product (MUP) polymer in a solvent system, the Technical Grade Active Ingredient (TGAI) with BiaXam as a dry polymer, and an End Use Product (EUP) with the BiaXam polymer coated on a peel and stick film.
  • BiaXam polymer technology does not include the addition of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS or "forever chemicals") and meets the polymer exemption definition under TSCA; it is a high molecular weight polymer.

/R E P E A T -- Webinar - Support for Restricted Materials Primes/

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Monday, May 1, 2023
REACH, TSCA, MDR, 1986 California Proposition 65, EU, POP, PFAS, WEEE, 1898 Canadian prohibition plebiscite, Electronics, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive

What is available to support restricted materials compliance primes?

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  • What is available to support restricted materials compliance primes?
  • OTTAWA, ON, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - On 3 May 2023, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will cover all of the different restricted materials services available.
  • Being responsible for restricted materials compliance for a company is far more complicated than most would believe.
  • The complexity and technical nature of the restricted materials regulations requires skills and support that does not often reside in a single individual.

Webinar - Support for Restricted Materials Primes

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Monday, April 24, 2023
REACH, TSCA, MDR, 1986 California Proposition 65, EU, POP, PFAS, WEEE, 1898 Canadian prohibition plebiscite, Electronics, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive

What is available to support restricted materials compliance primes?

Key Points: 
  • What is available to support restricted materials compliance primes?
  • OTTAWA, ON, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - On 3 May 2023, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will cover all of the different restricted materials services available.
  • Being responsible for restricted materials compliance for a company is far more complicated than most would believe.
  • The complexity and technical nature of the restricted materials regulations requires skills and support that does not often reside in a single individual.