Labelling is an essential aspect of cosmetic products, providing consumers with accurate information about the products they use. Cosmetic pressurised containers encompass a diverse range of products, including hairsprays, deodorants, shaving creams and dry shampoos, among others. Due to their unique characteristics, aerosols are subject to stringent labelling requirements to ensure consumer safety, informed
EPA has released a newly developed and validated analytical methodology for testing pesticide products for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Referred to as the ACB Method, this new PFAS-detection method was developed by EPA’s Analytical Chemistry Branch (ACB). The ACB Method primarily differs from an alternative PFAS-detection method (the Lasee Method) in
More than 80 million tons of plastic packaging is produced annually, leading to pollution and ecosystem endangerment.Read morehttps://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/growing-industry-solution-plastic-packaging-pollution/
A proposed federal rule calls for forcing companies to disclose whether their products contain toxic “forever” chemicals, the government’s first attempt at cataloging the pervasiveness of PFAS across the United States. Read more
Research shows near-zero emission diesel trucks are making inroads among U.S. trucking companies. The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the current and future role of diesel engines, equipment and fuels, reports the number of new near-zero emission diesel trucks - those incorporating advanced diesel technology manufactured in the
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Spring 2023 Unified Agenda, released on June 13, 2023, extends EPA’s estimated publication of a final rule designating certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—namely perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)—as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA pushed the timeline for the
While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has been working on its climate disclosure rulemaking for the past 15 months, the California legislature may end up beating it to the punch. The SEC first announced its proposed rulemaking to require certain businesses to include climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports in
AI has revolutionized the packaging industry in both the United States and Germany, enabling companies to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. Read more
Fri, June 2, 2023 at 10:33 AM PDT The US labor market continues to surprise. Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics out Friday showed there were 339,000 jobs created in May, topping Wall Street estimates for 195,000. Read more