Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 30, 2009, on Cosmetic Products will come into force on July 11, 2013, and repeals the Cosmetics Directive Regulation (Directive 76/768/EEC) provisions concerning carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR) substances that have applied since December 1, 2010. The European Commission (EC) states that the Cosmetics Directive “until now ensured that products circulate freely...
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, held a June 13, 2013, hearing on “Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act: Understanding its History and Reviewing its Impact.” The oversight hearing was intended to improve the Subcommittee’s understanding of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and its implementation. The background memorandum for the hearing notes that Title I authorizes the U.S....
An Inside EPA article reporting on TSCA reform, “Despite States’ Rights Push, Key Republican Seeks Preemption Under TSCA,” featured comments made by Kathleen M. Roberts before a House Subcommittee hearing entitled “Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act: Understanding its History and reviewing its Impact.” “Kathleen Roberts, of the industry law firm Bergeson & Campbell, argued that ‘I would be concerned if there was not a ‘least burdensome’ aspect in the...
June 13, 2013
Kathleen M. Roberts and Charles M. Auer Provide Expert TSCA Testimony before House Subcommittee
B&C® Consortia Management, L.L.C. Vice President Kathleen M. Roberts and Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) affiliate Charles M. Auer of Charles Auer & Associates, LLC provided expert testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy today at a hearing entitled “Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]: Understanding its History and Reviewing its Impact,” an oversight hearing intended to enhance the...
June 13, 2013
Lynn L. Bergeson, “OECD Publishes Report on Nanotechnology for Green Innovation,” Nanotechnology Now, June 13, 2013.
On June 13, 2013, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Working Party on Nanotechnology (WPN) published the final report Nanotechnology for Green Innovation. The report summarizes information collected from various projects undertaken by the WPN regarding the use of nanotechnology for green innovation....
June 6, 2013
“TSCA Premanufacture Notifications: The New State of Play” — a webinar presented by Bloomberg BNA
Thursday, June 27, 2013 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (EDT) Join Lynn L. Bergeson, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.; Kathleen M. Roberts, B&C® Consortia Management, L.L.C.; Jim Alwood, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT); and Tracy Williamson, Ph.D., EPA’s OPPT for an informative, interactive, and lively webinar designed to help you navigate the Toxic Substances Control Act’s (TSCA) evolving use...
In a rare bipartisan expression of support for reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Sen. David Vitter, R-La., and the late Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., introduced on May 22, 2013, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (CSIA), S. 1009. The bill offers a new and potentially politically viable framework for TSCA reform and renewed hope that badly needed modernization of this ancient law may occur. Lawyers and others in this space need to be keenly...
June 1, 2013
Lynn L. Bergeson, “2013 Chemical Assessment List Released,” Pollution Engineering, June 1, 2013.
As part of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Work Plan, EPA announced on March 27, 2013, that it would begin assessments on 23 chemicals, with a specific focus on flame retardant chemicals. The Agency will evaluate 20 flame retardant chemicals, conducting full risk assessments for four of the flame retardants, three of which are on the TSCA Work Plan, and one of which was the subject of an Action Plan....
June 1, 2013
Lynn L. Bergeson, “Chemical Safety Standards Could Get Overhauled,” Chemical Processing, June 2013.
The latest approach to TSCA reform addresses some industry concerns. Senators David Vitter (R-La.) and the late Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) in May introduced the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (CSIA), later designated S. 1009. CSIA is a new approach to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform that industry stakeholders may view favorably when compared to prior legislative efforts. This article highlights key elements of the draft bill....
June 1, 2013
Lynn L. Bergeson, “TSCA Reform: Grounds For Optimism,” Chemical Watch Global Business Briefing, June 2013.
In a rare showing of bipartisan support for reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), senators David Vitter (Republican-Louisiana) and the late Frank Lautenberg (Democrat-New Jersey) recently introduced the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (CSIA). The bill offers a new and potentially politically viable framework for TSCA reform and renewed hope that needed modernisation of this important chemical management law may happen....