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EU Environment Report - March 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan | White & Case LLP on 4/2/2013

In This Issue: *Chemicals: - European Chemicals Agency consults on ten new substances for REACH candidate list - European Food Safety Authority publishes its 2013 work plan - European Food Safety...more

EU Environment Report - February 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan | White & Case LLP on 3/8/2013

In This Issue: *Chemicals: - Commission concludes that the REACH Regulation has brought significant improvements - Commission releases roadmap on SVHCs - ECHA publishes additional list of substances for...more

EU Environment Report - April 2012

by White & Case LLP on 5/4/2012

In this issue: - Chemicals ..New ban on cadmium in batteries proposed by EC ..Commission review of nanosilver ..Sweden considers new BPA ban for children’s food packaging ..Dry cleaning activities to be...more

Conflict Mineral Rules: Impact on Pesticides?

by Alan Sachs on 10/25/2011

New SEC Conflict Mineral Rules May Require First-Ever Disclosure for Certain Pesticides Used In Downstream Product Manufacturing Processes...more

EU Environment Report - October 2011

by White & Case LLP on 10/25/2011

In this issue… Chemical - French proposal to ban Bisphenol A in food containers approved by Assemblée Nationale - Commission adopts first-ever international definition of nanomaterials - ECHA publishes...more

Winston & Strawn's Greater China Law Update

by Daniel Porter on 9/1/2010

Winston & Strawn's Greater China Law Update is a bi-monthly publication covering relevant legal, financial, and economic topics that affect the Chinese and Hong Kong marketplaces....more

Greening of Consumer Products - December 17, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 12/17/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Mattel to pay $12 million to 39 states over lead-tainted toys *Industry urges government to ensure nanotech safety *EPA's chemical risk assessments lacking: report *Fewer phthalates found in personal...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 - July 2, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 7/2/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Congress reaches agreement on parts of Consumer Product Safety Bill *$20 billion Organic industry in litigation over what is truly organic *Import Working Group to release progress summary on product...more

Greening of Consumer Products - June 25, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 6/25/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Former leader of Greenpeace argues against PVC ban in California *$33 billion U.S. children's product industry put in regulatory bind *Procter & Gamble spent $733,000 lobbying advertising guidelines,...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

REACH: A Timely Overview

by Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley on 3/1/2008

A major focus of REACH is to provide much more data on the hazards and risks of chemicals. Each company will need to develop a business strategy for REACH compliance. On Dec. 18, 2006, the European Union (EU) passed a new...more

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EU Environment Report - March 2013

EU Environment Report - February 2013

EU Environment Report - April 2012

Conflict Mineral Rules: Impact on Pesticides?

EU Environment Report - October 2011

Winston & Strawn's Greater China Law Update

Greening of Consumer Products - December 17, 2008

Greening of Consumer Products - December 1, 2008

Greening of Consumer Products

Greening of Consumer Products

Greening of Consumer Products

Greening of Consumer Products - July 2, 2008

Greening of Consumer Products - June 25, 2008

Greening of Consumer Products - May 28, 2008

Greening of Consumer Products - May 21, 2008

REACH: A Timely Overview

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