EPA Issues Notice for Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
Saturday 21 November 2009 at 02:48 am On October 21, 2009, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice for the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP) Tier 1 screening for the first group of 67 chemicals by issuing orders between October 29, 2009, and February 26, 2010. Orders will be issued based on inclusion on the "Pesticide Inert Ingredients Data Submitters and Suppliers List" (PIIDSSL). The EDSP Tier 1 screening data required to satisfy an order are due within 2 years of the date of issuance of the order. Other parties with information will have the opportunity to submit relevant data to the agency within 90 days of the order date. While most of the chemicals are specific to pesticide use, there are materials, such as phthalates and acetone, which are used more broadly. More information can be obtained from www.epa.gov/endo.OSHA Opens Comment Period for GHS Adoption
Saturday 21 November 2009 at 02:30 am The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed rule on September 30, 2009 for the adoption of the UN's Global Harmonized System of Classification. The rule, when adopted, will align hazard communication (MSDS and labeling) rules with those, which will be used by other countries. Modifications to the Hazard Communication Standard will include revised criteria for classification of chemical hazards; revised labeling provisions (signal words, pictograms, hazard statements and precautionary statements); a specified format for the MSDS and requirements for employee training on labels and safety data sheets. Changes to definitions will be reflected in other OSHA standards as well. OSHA welcomes comments on this proposal until December 29, 2008.Welcome to ChemOne Compliance News
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