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California Marching Toward Adoption of Green Chemistry Regulations

by Jon Costantino, Peter Duchesneau | Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 2/21/2013

More than two years behind schedule, with no one apparently satisfied with the form of its regulations, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) appears to be taking the final steps toward adopting its...more

States Move Forward With ‘Green Chemistry’ Chemical Reporting Laws And Incur Confusion, Potentially Significant Costs in Their...

by Dennis Raglin | Sedgwick LLP on 2/7/2013

Originally published in Toxics Law Reporter on 12/13/2012. As part of the ‘‘Green Chemistry’’ craze over the last few years, numerous states across the country have considered or enacted laws mandating companies selling...more

California Green Chemistry Initiative Update

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 8/6/2012

On July 27, 2012, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) issued the latest draft of its proposed Safer Consumer Products Regulations. The regulations set forth the DTSC’s plan for finding safe...more

Next Generation of Consumer Product Rules: California Issues Draft Green Chemistry Regulations

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 7/31/2012

On July 27, 2012, following a series of contentious administrative hearings, California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) finally released its proposed green chemistry regulations for public notice and...more

California Proposes (Again) Safer Consumer Product Regulations

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 7/30/2012

On July 27, 2012, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) formally re-proposed its Safer Consumer Products regulations, aka the Green Chemistry Regulations. A public hearing will be held on September 10,...more

California Publishes New Draft of Informal Green Chemistry Regulations

by Dechert LLP on 11/15/2011

Yesterday the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) convened a Green Ribbon Science Panel (GRSP) to continue work on the state's Green Chemistry initiative. Readers may recall from previous posts that...more

California Revives Green Chemistry Initiative With Draft Program Regulations

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/10/2011

The newly released Oct. 31 draft of California’s Green Chemistry regulation makes substantial changes to earlier draft regulations by the state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control that had come under intense criticism,...more

Governor Brown Signs Two Bills Intended to Protect Children From Toxic Exposures

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/17/2011

In an effort to protect children (and, to a lesser extent, adults) from toxic exposure, California has banned the use of the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cups, and has eliminated certain...more

EPA Proposing Policy On How It Will Collect Information About Nanomaterial Use In Pesticides

by King & Spalding on 6/27/2011

EPA recently proposed a policy for obtaining information from companies on the use of nanomaterials in pesticides to better enable EPA to assess whether pesticides may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the...more

California Revises Proposed Green Chemistry Regulation in Response to Comments

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 11/22/2010

On November 16, 2010, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) issued revisions to its proposed Safer Consumer Product Alternatives regulations. In response to comments, DTSC made a number of significant...more

California Issues New Green Chemistry Requirements for Consumer Products

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 9/16/2010

In a highly anticipated new development, California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) submitted its Green Chemistry Proposed Regulation for Safer Consumer Products to the state Office of Administrative Law...more

Letter to Washington Governor Re Water Fluoridation

by James Robert Deal on 9/13/2010

The fluoridation materials used to fluoridated drinking water are not tested or approved by any federal or state agency. Fluoridation materials are added to drinking water for health reasons - to prevent tooth decay, and so...more

Letter to Washington Governor Re Lead Problems with Water Fluoridation

by James Robert Deal on 9/13/2010

The silicofluorides typically used to fluoridate water contain lead, leach lead from pipes and solder, and facilitate lead uptake by the human body. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires disclosure to the public regarding lead...more

New “Green Chemistry” Rules Proposed

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 6/29/2010

Earlier this week California’s long-anticipated “Green Chemistry” rules were proposed by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). These regulations, officially known as the Draft Regulations for Safer Consumer...more

Greening of Consumer Products - February 4, 2009

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 2/4/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *California launches wiki to formulate 'green chemicals' laws *China's paint and coating industry grows with greener product *Mercury contamination reported in high-fructose corn syrup products *Green...more

Greening of Consumer Products - January 28, 2009

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/28/2009

IN THIS ADDITION: *Businesses call on CPSC to ease testing requirements *California expected to revive chemical-regulation bills *Environment, global warming not a top priority: survey *EPA's ability to assess toxic...more

Greening of Consumer Products - January 21, 2009

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/21/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *EPA says few nanotech companies are volunteering data under program *Green chemistry gaining momentum *Canadian Scientists to study effects of chemicals on pregnant women *Bill would ban BPA in...more

Greening of Consumer Products - December 1, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 12/1/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Federal ban on pthalates won't apply to goods already in warehouses or on store shelves *Software tracks new REACH list of substances *Green chemical companies work toward sustainable solutions *FDA...more

Greening of Consumer Products

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 11/14/2008

In this issue: *All products subject to a CPSC standard now affected by Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act *California sets up toxic chemicals registry *ISO updates environmental guide in product...more

Greening of Consumer Products

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 10/8/2008

In this issue: *Study links high levels of phthalates with changes in male anatomy *U.S. chemical industry moving towards bio-based products *EPA plan to update chemical inventory could lead to more paperwork *The...more

Greening of Consumer Products

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 10/1/2008

In this issue: *California law establishes chemical review *Chemical Industry to fight proposed Kid Safe Chemical Act *International NGO ChemSec releases list of chemical substances companies should avoid *Automakers...more

Greening of Consumer Products - May 28, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 5/28/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Wal-Mart spent $2.2 million lobbying consumer product safety legislation *California seeking input on its green chemistry initiative *Canadian government begins process to ban everyday...more

Greening of Consumer Products - May 21, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 5/21/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Consumer Product Safety Commission head voices opposition to tougher lead standards *U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield newly tapped to be one of 15 lawmakers shaping consumer product safety...more

Greening of Consumer Products - May 14, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 5/14/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *New bills push for better regulations on toxic products sold in California *Connecticut moves to limit lead in children's toys *Climate Counts' second annual company scorecard finds food services industry...more

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California Marching Toward Adoption of Green Chemistry Regulations

States Move Forward With ‘Green Chemistry’ Chemical Reporting Laws And Incur Confusion, Potentially Significant Costs in Their...

California Green Chemistry Initiative Update

Next Generation of Consumer Product Rules: California Issues Draft Green Chemistry Regulations

California Proposes (Again) Safer Consumer Product Regulations

California Publishes New Draft of Informal Green Chemistry Regulations

California Revives Green Chemistry Initiative With Draft Program Regulations

Governor Brown Signs Two Bills Intended to Protect Children From Toxic Exposures

EPA Proposing Policy On How It Will Collect Information About Nanomaterial Use In Pesticides

California Revises Proposed Green Chemistry Regulation in Response to Comments

California Issues New Green Chemistry Requirements for Consumer Products

Letter to Washington Governor Re Water Fluoridation

Letter to Washington Governor Re Lead Problems with Water Fluoridation

New “Green Chemistry” Rules Proposed

Greening of Consumer Products - February 4, 2009

Greening of Consumer Products - January 28, 2009

Greening of Consumer Products - January 21, 2009

Greening of Consumer Products - December 1, 2008

Greening of Consumer Products

Greening of Consumer Products

Greening of Consumer Products

Greening of Consumer Products - May 28, 2008

Greening of Consumer Products - May 21, 2008

Greening of Consumer Products - May 14, 2008

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