On August 13, 2010, the EPA proposed a new rule for TSCA. It’s called the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule. The proposal was posted in the Federal Register, beginning a 60-day comment period. This new rule would enable the EPA to collect and then make public critical information on the manufacturing, processing, and use of commercial chemicals, including current information on volumes of chemical production, manufacturing facility data, and how the chemicals are used.
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The ECHA guidelines for chemical toxicity screening for REACH compliance obligate companies to find alternatives for animal testing. According to ECHA figures, 6,000 chemicals have fallen under the REACH-relevant information requirements, and traditional screening methods were poised to sacrifice 735 animals per chemical in initial toxicity tests.
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A chemist once said, “To this day, if you are getting a degree in chemistry, whether undergraduate or Ph.D., you are never required to take a course in toxicology or public health science that would train you to look for environmental and health impacts.”
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As a result of recent changes in OSHA’s modus operandi, the agency is developing a creative approach to improve identification of hazardous chemicals that require the development of better standards.
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The EPA released action plans today to address the potential health risks of benzidine dyes, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and nonylphenol (NP)/nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). These chemicals are widely used in both consumer and industrial applications, including dyes, flame retardants, and industrial laundry detergents. The plans identify a range of actions the agency is considering under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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The EPA is launching a web-based discussion forum to gather public input on how the agency can improve protection of drinking water. The information will be used in implementing EPA’s new drinking water strategy announced by Administrator Lisa P. Jackson in March. Continued…
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Safe Work Australia released a report on Aug. 2, 2010 about control banding for nanotechnology in the workplace.
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The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the DOE (Department of Energy) together have developed innovative water quality software that enables scientists to detect intentional or unintentional contamination in our water supply. The Canary software will aid investigators to detect a wide variety of chemical and biological contaminants, including pesticides, metals, and pathogens. This accelerated method of detecting contaminants in water will speed up the process for EPA to issue a “Do Not Drink” order that will prevent consumers from imbibing the potentially harmful water.
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The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 was introduced to Congress on July 20, 2010 and is expected to revamp cosmetics regulation by the FDA. This cosmetics bill is considered an extension of the Safe Chemicals Act 2010 and it was introduced by Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Ed Markey (D-MA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).
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If you or your business uses the Emergency Response Guidebook 2008 for first responder training and application, this is an important update. The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is currently soliciting comments towards their development of the 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook.
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On August 13, 2010, the EPA proposed a new rule for TSCA. It’s called the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule. The proposal was posted in the Federal Register, beginning a 60-day comment period. This new rule would enable the EPA to collect and then make public critical information on the manufacturing, processing, and use of commercial chemicals, including current information on volumes of chemical production, manufacturing facility data, and how the chemicals are used. 
