US Court Approves Chromium 6 California Proposition 65 Settlement for Leather Industry Compliance
On February 21, 2024, the Alameda Superior Court approved a settlement between the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and 28 leather footwear and glove companies. This settlement is a result of...
Read MoreEnvironmental Protection Agency Opens Public Comment Period for Draft Toxicological Review of PFNA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a 60-day public comment period on the draft Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Toxicological Review of Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA, CASRN 375–95–1) and Related Salts....
Read MoreTSCA Inventory Updated
On February 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. Key Findings of the Update The TSCA Inventory includes...
Read MoreFDA Investigates Benzene Contamination in Drugs Urges Manufacturers to Take Action
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an investigation into the cause of benzene contamination in certain drugs, raising concerns about potential health risks associated with the presence of this...
Read MoreFDA Announces Voluntary Phase Out of PFAS in Food Packaging Completed
On February 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a significant announcement, declaring that manufacturers have ceased selling grease-proofing substances containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for food...
Read MoreUS EPA updates Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA fees to improve chemical reviews
On February 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, which will increase fees and double the cost of new...
Read MoreEPA Reinstates Chlorpyrifos Tolerances Amid Regulatory Shifts
On February 5, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated all chlorpyrifos tolerances, overturning a previous rule that had halted its use on all food and feed commodities in early...
Read MoreNew York State Sets Limits for 14 Dioxane Limits in Household Cleansing Personal Care and Cosmetic Products.
On 4 January 2024, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation proposed to add limits for 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products to the New York Codes,...
Read MoreFDA Petition to Ban Cancer-Inducing Solvents
On January 17, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the filing of a food additive petition on behalf of the Environmental Defense Fund and others, requesting that the food...
Read MoreEPA Extends Deadline for Annual Reporting on Polymers under TSCA
On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an extension of the submission deadline for the annual electronic reporting mandated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Specifically,...
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