The first-ever national PFAS drinking water standards from the US EPA

On 14 March 2023, the US EPA has come up with its new long-awaited drinking water standards to prevent water from Per- and poly fluroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The new rule...

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California suggests altering Proposition 65 to lower the NSRL for ethylene oxide.

On 7 April 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) proposed lowering the "No Significant Risk Level" (NSRL) for ethylene oxide under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic...

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EPA to change Reporting Requirements for PFAS and Supplier Notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has informed the WTO on changes in reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and supplier notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern. On 6...

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EPA to introduce rules for new substances PMNs and MCAN.

On 2 December 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a notification for chemical substances that are the subject of premanufacture notifications (PMNs) and Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs).  The...

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New York state set to ban the use of PFAS in clothing.

New York state is preparing to ban the use of PFAS chemicals in manufacturing apparel and clothing. The measure is set to take effect on the final day of 2023.  Bill...

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US EPA proposes additional requirements in the supplier’s notification for PFASs and TRI chemicals of special concern.

Dec-22-2022

On 5 December 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put forward a proposal of adding 180 Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and expanding the requirements...

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Restrictions on dry-cleaning agent perchloroethylene in California from January 2022.

According to California air standards, businesses have roughly one month to phase out perchloroethylene from dry cleaning operations, but more state- and federal-level actions over the solvent are expected soon. The...

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Chile’s route toward waste management and EPR

The "Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Promotion" Bill No 20.920, popularly known as "The Bill" or "REP Bill," emphasizes waste generation reduction and recycling promotion. It holds importers and...

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Adhesives and sealants get modified VOC limits in Los Angeles California

A decision to modify the volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for certain adhesives and sealants has been made in Los Angeles. The decision is incorporated in the update to rule 1168...

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Colorado proposes the strictest consumer goods VOC limits in the US except for California

On 25 September the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recommended to amend its existing VOC rule to align with the 2018 "Phase V" Ozone Transportation Commission (OTC) regulation....

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