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Chemours and Authorities in China Shutdown Chemical Plant Producing Fluoroelastomer with Fake Chemours’ Trademarks

December 21, 2023

Law enforcement agencies in China have shut down manufacturing of counterfeit Viton™ FreeFlow™ fluoroelastomer, a product falsely bearing Chemours' trademarks.

SOCMA Issues Statement on Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program

July 3, 2023

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) issued a statement supporting legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program.

RadTech Regulatory Consultant Offers Complimentary Support for Coronavirus-Related Projects

Marcy Gainey of TechCheck LLC, the RadTech regulatory consultant, is offering complimentary support to RadTech members for any project involved with helping to get supplies to the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.

April 14, 2020

Many RadTech members are working to assist those on the “front lines” of combat against COVID-19.

U.S. DOT and EPA Issue Final Rule on Fuel Economy Standards

The final rule will increase stringency of CAFE and carbon dioxide emissions standards by 1.5% each year through model year 2026.

April 13, 2020

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule, setting corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and carbon dioxide emissions standards for model years 2021-2026 for passenger cars and light trucks.

EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Progress in Advancing Chemical Safety

Since 1970, the EPA has promoted innovation and advanced the science needed to reduce the environmental impacts associated with design, manufacturing, and use of chemicals.

March 12, 2020

In commemoration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary, the agency is celebrating progress that has been made in advancing chemical safety.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Palmer Holland Staff Realignment Dominates the News

News about Palmer Holland realigning its sales staff received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

February 11, 2019

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

UK Government Advises on Chemical Use if No-Deal Brexit Occurs

The government encouraged a range of industries to prepare for chemical use in the event of a no-deal EU exit.

January 25, 2019

UK REACH would replace EU REACH and will require businesses to demonstrate how a chemical can be safely used.

Bitrez Launches World’s First REACH-Compliant Curing Agent

The new grades have been added to its curamine crosslinking agents for epoxy resin product range.

October 8, 2018

Bitrez Ltd. recently announced it has reportedly launched the world’s first ketamine epoxy curing agents.

American Chemistry Council Issues Statement on EPA Transparency in Regulatory Science Rule

The EPA’s proposed rule is a major step toward enhancing the public’s understanding of the science used to support regulations issued by the agency and increasing public confidence in agency decisions.

August 22, 2018

The American Chemistry Council recently issued a statement on the EPA Transparency in Regulatory Science Rule.

How to Sustain Regulatory Compliance for Chemical Labeling

Adhesive and sealant manufacturers’ regulatory departments must be more vigilant than ever in keeping up with evolving standards.

July 1, 2018

Managing regulatory compliance is a constant challenge for those in the chemical industry. The stakes are even higher today as companies must balance adherence to strict—often exhaustive, always changing—policies and procedures with the desire to embrace digital transformation and accelerate business to keep up with growing global competition.