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Closed solvent transfer equipment inside an industrial chemical facility

United States·TSCA·18 Aug 2026

EPA Opens New Rulemaking Path For Carbon Tetrachloride TSCA Amendments

EPA is considering changes to its December 2024 carbon tetrachloride rule while current controls and compliance dates remain the legal baseline.

United States·TSCA·18 Aug 2026

Calcium carbonate powder and crop samples on a laboratory bench

United States·FIFRA·17 Aug 2026

US EPA Exempts Calcium Carbonate Pesticide Residues From Tolerance Limits

The new tolerance exemption is effective from 17 August 2026 but does not replace pesticide registration, approved-use or label requirements.

United States·FIFRA·17 Aug 2026

Engineered wood panels moving through a modern production line

United States·TSCA·16 Aug 2026

US EPA Opens TSCA Title VI Formaldehyde Composite Wood Review

EPA is reviewing TSCA Title VI composite wood standards while all current emission, testing, certification and import duties remain binding.

United States·TSCA·16 Aug 2026

Mine worker near controlled drilling and local dust extraction

United States·13 Aug 2026

MSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Proposal Clears OIRA Review Without New Duties

MSHA's silica proposal cleared OIRA review, but no proposed text, new exposure limit or compliance date has been published.

United States·13 Aug 2026

Resin pellets in a protected transfer area beside a storm drain

United States·Clean Water Act·12 Aug 2026

Illinois Plastic Pellet Law Adds Stormwater Permit Controls

Illinois has enacted stormwater permit controls for plastic pellets at facilities regulated under 40 CFR Parts 414 and 463.

United States·Clean Water Act·12 Aug 2026

Industrial facility near an urban community with air-monitoring equipment

United States·Clean Air Act·11 Aug 2026

Illinois Environmental Justice Air Permits Gain Cumulative-Impact Review

Illinois has enacted enhanced review for defined construction-permit applications in environmental justice areas. From 1 January 2027, coverage reaches specified new sources and existing sources seeking higher annual permitted emissions. Manufacturers should test the statutory permit conditions early, strengthen project evidence and plan for additional modelling, controls and community scrutiny.

United States·Clean Air Act·11 Aug 2026

Warehouse operator using a rugged tablet beside sealed industrial drums

United States·5 Aug 2026

Electronic Emergency Response Information Allowed Under US Hazmat Rule

PHMSA will allow domestic hazardous-material carriers and facilities to keep emergency response information electronically from 3 September 2026. The option reduces paperwork but leaves the underlying duties intact.

United States·5 Aug 2026

Recycled plastic flakes and resin pellets on an industrial line

United States·4 Aug 2026

Recycled Plastic Traceability Bill Opens US Federal Debate

S.5182 begins a US Senate discussion on recycled plastic traceability but creates no business duty. Packaging and manufacturing companies should monitor official action while improving supplier certificates, chain-of-custody records and claim substantiation.

United States·4 Aug 2026

Commercial aircraft being refuelled from ground equipment at an airport

European Economic Area·United States·4 Aug 2026

EU Opens SAF HEFA Anti-Dumping Review For US Imports

The EU has opened a focused SAF HEFA anti-dumping review concerning imports from the United States, while current duties remain unchanged. Producers, importers, airlines and fuel buyers should prepare evidence, request hearings by 15 August where needed, submit comments by 6 September and model outcomes before any final scope decision.

European Economic Area·United States·4 Aug 2026

Operator inspecting sealed chemical manufacturing equipment from a factory walkway

United States·TSCA·4 Aug 2026

US EPA Proposes TSCA SNUR Controls For 14 Chemical Entries

EPA’s proposed TSCA SNUR package covers 14 chemical entries used across catalysts, fragrances, cleaning, graphene applications and semiconductor production. Companies should map substances and uses, review exposure and release controls, and consider comments by 31 August 2026. Any final rule would require notification and EPA clearance for specified new uses.

United States·TSCA·4 Aug 2026

Worker wearing respiratory protection in a resin manufacturing facility

United States·27 Jul 2026

OSHA Formaldehyde Rule Reopening Puts Respirator Requirements Under Review

OSHA's reopened formaldehyde rulemaking concerns respirator provisions across general industry, construction and maritime operations, while current duties remain unchanged.

United States·27 Jul 2026

Protected industrial worker checking air-monitoring equipment near solvent process vessels

United States·TSCA·27 Jul 2026

PCE And Carbon Tetrachloride Compliance Dates Extended By US EPA

Selected PCE and carbon tetrachloride deadlines move into 2027, but the underlying TSCA risk-management rules and existing dermal-protection duties remain in place.

United States·TSCA·27 Jul 2026

Laboratory technician reviewing chemical samples and compliance records

United States·TSCA·27 Jul 2026

US EPA Proposes TSCA SNURs For 27 Chemical Substances

Proposed TSCA SNURs for 27 substances could require 90-day notices before designated new uses begin, with consequences for manufacturing, imports, exports and workplace controls.

United States·TSCA·27 Jul 2026

Recycled plastic pellets and plain packaging samples in a materials laboratory

United States·24 Jul 2026

US Recycled Content Claims Bills Could Reshape Environmental Marketing

Proposed US legislation could create more consistent rules for recycled content and packaging claims, including certified mass-balance accounting and FTC oversight. The bills remain at an early stage, but manufacturers and brands can prepare promptly by reviewing substantiation, certification, terminology and approval processes for environmental marketing across products and packaging.

United States·24 Jul 2026

Environmental laboratory technicians analysing clear water samples

United States·13 Jul 2026

PFAS Liability Expands As New York Targets Statewide Cleanup And Consumer Warnings

New York's lawsuit broadens PFAS exposure across environmental cleanup, consumer protection, warnings and product stewardship.

United States·13 Jul 2026

Tractor applying crop treatment across agricultural fields

United States·FIFRA·2 Jul 2026

US EPA Approves PFAS-Linked Pesticide Trifludimoxazin For Food Crops

EPA approval of trifludimoxazin brings new weed-control options and renewed PFAS-linked pesticide scrutiny.

United States·FIFRA·2 Jul 2026

Laboratory glassware and consumer product materials arranged for chemical compliance testing

United States·26 Jun 2026

PFAS Model Policy Act Outlines State Template For Consumer Product Restrictions

ALEC's draft PFAS Model Policy Act could influence US state restrictions, reporting duties and supply chain disclosure for consumer products.

United States·26 Jun 2026

Firefighter protective equipment prepared for PFAS compliance inspection

Rhode Island·United States·22 Jun 2026

Rhode Island PFAS Bill H7734 Expands Product Scope And Strengthens Enforcement

Rhode Island's H7734 expands the Consumer PFAS Ban Act by widening product coverage to commercial and industrial uses, adding firefighting PPE, formalising exemptions and strengthening enforcement.

Rhode Island·United States·22 Jun 2026

Scientist reviewing chemical samples in a laboratory

United States·TSCA·19 Jun 2026

EPA Opens Peer Review Of TSCA Risk Assessments For Five High-Priority Chemicals

EPA's SACC will review draft TSCA hazard and exposure assessments for five high-priority chemicals during July and August 2026.

United States·TSCA·19 Jun 2026

Clothing and baby diaper products prepared for material compliance review

United States·10 Jun 2026

New Jersey PFAS Ban Advances For Apparel And Diaper Products

New Jersey S1281 would ban intentionally added PFAS in apparel and diaper products after a two-year transition if enacted.

United States·10 Jun 2026

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Latest Articles

EPA Opens New Rulemaking Path For Carbon Tetrachloride TSCA Amendments

US EPA Exempts Calcium Carbonate Pesticide Residues From Tolerance Limits

US EPA Opens TSCA Title VI Formaldehyde Composite Wood Review

MSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Proposal Clears OIRA Review Without New Duties

Illinois Plastic Pellet Law Adds Stormwater Permit Controls

Illinois Environmental Justice Air Permits Gain Cumulative-Impact Review

Electronic Emergency Response Information Allowed Under US Hazmat Rule

Recycled Plastic Traceability Bill Opens US Federal Debate

EU Opens SAF HEFA Anti-Dumping Review For US Imports

US EPA Proposes TSCA SNUR Controls For 14 Chemical Entries

OSHA Formaldehyde Rule Reopening Puts Respirator Requirements Under Review

PCE And Carbon Tetrachloride Compliance Dates Extended By US EPA

US EPA Proposes TSCA SNURs For 27 Chemical Substances

US Recycled Content Claims Bills Could Reshape Environmental Marketing

PFAS Liability Expands As New York Targets Statewide Cleanup And Consumer Warnings

US EPA Approves PFAS-Linked Pesticide Trifludimoxazin For Food Crops

PFAS Model Policy Act Outlines State Template For Consumer Product Restrictions

Rhode Island PFAS Bill H7734 Expands Product Scope And Strengthens Enforcement

EPA Opens Peer Review Of TSCA Risk Assessments For Five High-Priority Chemicals

New Jersey PFAS Ban Advances For Apparel And Diaper Products

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