Chemicals

Burning Questions: Furniture and Baby Supply Industries Hit With Prop. 65 Notices for Newly Banned Flame Retardant TDCPP

by Jonathan Lee | Sedgwick LLP on 4/23/2013

What started as an effort to make upholstered products safer for consumers has apparently backfired on the furniture and baby supply industries. In the past four months since Proposition 65 (Prop. 65) action has been allowed...more

California’s New “Safer Consumer Products” Law – Prop. 65 on Steroids

by Dennis Raglin | Sedgwick LLP on 4/23/2013

For companies struggling to understand or contend with Proposition 65 (Prop. 65) litigation, things are about to get even more complicated in California with the soon-to-be-finalized regulations implementing the “Safer...more

Revised Hazard Communication Standard: December 1st, 2013 Deadline for Training and the Basic Training Requirements that You Need...

by Michael Mallen | Miller & Martin PLLC on 4/10/2013

OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Two significant changes contained in the revised standard...more

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Claims Expand to New Industries

by J. David Brittingham, Michael Gray | Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 3/19/2013

Bronchiolitis obliterans, once viewed a problem unique to the microwave popcorn and flavoring industries, is quickly expanding to become a widespread phenomena in many workplaces. Researchers continue to expand the list of...more

What To Do In Case Of A Chemical Spill?

by The Law Offices of Michael A. Kernbach, P.C. on 3/13/2013

Contrary to what local teenagers may believe, a chemical spill is no laughing matter. It can contaminate the water supply, pollute the environment, and cause serious, immediate and long-term injuries....more

Revised Trichloroethene Toxicity – How Does This Affect Your Manufacturing Facility?

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/12/2013

The following post is provided by our guest author, Graham Crockford from TRC Environmental Corporation. Trichloroethene (TCE) has been produced commercially since the 1920s and was commonly used by manufacturing...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

The Invisible Danger Of Pesticides

by Law Office of Paul B. Genet on 2/26/2013

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued a statement and technical report offering policy suggestions to protect children from the dangers of pesticides. The issuance of the statement is a reminder of the...more

Tier II Reports Due by March 1

by Elizabeth Partlow | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 2/22/2013

It is that time of year again. If your company has certain chemicals in quantities that trigger reporting requirements under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), your annual Tier II...more

How Are We Doing? The Mercury Story

by William J. Walsh | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 2/15/2013

The late Ed Koch (former mayor of New York) famously used to ask his constituents “How am I doing?” Answering this question is also prudent (if not required) in evaluating environmental policies. Probably the most relevant...more

EPA Proposes New Controls for Chemicals Used in Petroleum Refining: Will They Affect Your Operations?

by Amanda C. Blunt, Allison Foley, Lindsay B. Meyer | Venable LLP on 2/12/2013

Companies involved in petroleum refining operations or that import chemical substances used in such operations should be aware of a recent regulatory proposal issued by U.S. EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)...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

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