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Reaching for Zero: The business value of waste diversion

As companies assess their environmental impacts, industry leaders like Walmart, the Waste Management Phoenix Open (the PGA's largest tournament), and Starbucks, are implementing waste…

Jun 25, 2015

UL Webinar Recording: Making the Grade Preparing for GMP Certification Audit

This webinar originally aired on May 28, 2015 And will provide you with an understanding of UL’s audit method, six-system approach, and other logistics related to your audit. Learn the…

Jun 24, 2015

Growth of Fitness Wearables Demonstrates Need to Secure Personal Information

Representing the first big wave of wearable technologies, fitness trackers usually are categorized as a wristband or app that helps monitor a user’s daily activity routine and health…

Jun 23, 2015

UL Environment Publishes New Material-Agnostic Product Category Rule for Cladding

Bringing clarity to transparency for North American building materials market MARIETTA, Ga., June 23, 2015 — UL Environment, a business division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), today…

Jun 23, 2015

Biosecurity Grows in Importance on Heels of Midwest Bird Flu

Nine states have experienced an outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in their commercial flocks, causing the loss of nearly 49 million birds this year (7.5 million…

Jun 19, 2015

UL Environment Launches New Sustainability Advisory Services

Advisory Services team helps brands take charge of their sustainability strategies to lead in the market MARIETTA, Ga., June 18, 2015 —UL Environment, a business division of UL …

Jun 18, 2015

China Issues Food Safety Law

The Government of China has issued The 2015 Food Safety Law, and authorities have identified this as the toughest food safety law in history. The new law is intended to crack down on food…

Jun 16, 2015

Connecticut House Supports for Cadmium Rules in Children’s Jewelry

The Connecticut House of Representatives has passed HB 6743 [PDF], regulating cadmium in children’s jewelry intended for ages 12 years or younger. The bill, which would be in effect for…

Jun 16, 2015

CPSC Issues Final Rule Regulating Decorative Lights

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final rule, as published in the Federal Register [PDF] that states “seasonal and decorative lighting products that do not…

Jun 16, 2015

EC Notifies WTO its Intention to Revise Plastic FCM Regulation

The European Commission (EC) has notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its intent to revise EU Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 for plastic materials and articles that come in contact…

Jun 16, 2015

EC Regulation 1272/2008: Classification, Labelling and Packaging

As of June 1, 2015, EC Regulation 1272/2008: Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) is the only legislation applicable to the classification and labeling of both substances and…

Jun 16, 2015

EC Reviews Toy Safety Directive for Update

The European Commission (EC) is reviewing the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC to determine if revisions are needed on said rules. This directive is designed to provide safety criteria for…

Jun 16, 2015

ECHA Calls for Evidence on Proposal Not to Restrict Musk Xylene and MDA

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has released a call for evidence on the conclusions of two Annex XV reports, which propose not to initiate restrictions for the following, under Article…

Jun 16, 2015

ECHA Drafts Commission Implementing Decision on Three Substances as Existing Active Substance

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has drafted three Commission Implementing Decisions on three substances to be identified as existing active substances for use in Biocidal Products. The…

Jun 16, 2015

ECHA Publishes Consumer Exposure Example to Help REACH Compliance

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a consumer exposure example to substances in articles, to help companies seeking compliance with Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation…

Jun 16, 2015

EPA Issues SNURs for 25 Chemicals

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for 25 chemicals that were the subject of pre-manufacture notices under the Toxic Substances…

Jun 16, 2015

FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Antimicrobial Sales and Distribution Data by Animal Species

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened a public consultation regarding its proposed rule mandating that all antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals…

Jun 16, 2015

INMETRO Releases Ordinance for Regulation Baby Dummies

The Brazil-based National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) has released Ordinance Nº. 241 on May 18, 2015, establishing rules that prohibit the manufacture, import…

Jun 16, 2015

Italy Notifies EC of Revising Testing Conditions for Stainless Steel Dining Cutting Implements and Objects in Contact with Water

Italian Ministry of Health’s has notified the European Commission of its intention to revise Health Ministry decree of 21 March 1973 on "Hygiene rules for packaging, containers and utensils…

Jun 16, 2015

MFDS Issues Revision on Food Standards and Specifications

The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has issued a set of amendments for food standards and specifications. The main revisions presented in the draft include: Requirements…

Jun 16, 2015