TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Posts Resources On Rule To Accelerate Use Of PIPs: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 4, 2023, that it is providing resources to help biotechnology developers exercise the full benefits of the exemptions available under the Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIP) exemption rule. These resources are available on EPA’s public website and include the following: Fact sheet and background information on the PIPs rule; Examples of genetic modifications...
September 15, 2023
Lynn L. Bergeson, “National Science and Technology Council Releases Sustainable Chemistry Report,” Chemical Processing, September 15, 2023.
Sustainable chemistry has become more central to business success than ever. Societal preferences and climate change implications are pressuring product manufacturers to develop, use and process sustainable chemicals. This trend is here to stay, and cultural, legal and regulatory drivers accelerating this trend are growing exponentially.
September 12, 2023
NNCO Will Host Symposium on “Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution” on October 10, 2023
On October 10, 2023, the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) will host a symposium entitled “Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act” at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Experts will address the importance of nanotechnology in microelectronics, optics, advanced polymers, quantum engineering, medicine, education, manufacturing, and more. Discussions...
September 11, 2023
EPA Opens Registration for 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards and Stakeholder Summit
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 7, 2023, that the upcoming 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards Ceremony will be held October 2, 2023, and the Partner and Stakeholder Summit will be held October 3-4, 2023. EPA states that during the Partner of the Year Awards Ceremony, it will recognize the 2023 Safer Choice Partners of the Year “for their outstanding achievement in the design, manufacture, selection and use of products that meet the Safer Choice...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on August 4, 2023, that it is providing resources to help biotechnology developers exercise the full benefits of the exemptions available under the Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIP) exemption rule. These resources are available on EPA’s public website and include the following: Fact sheet and background information on PIPs rule; Examples of genetic modifications that are exempt under the rule; Description...
September 7, 2023
Regulatory Summit Americas 2023, September 25-26, 2023, Washington, DC and via webinar
The two-day Regulatory Summit Americas conference, presented by Chemical Watch focuses on the latest developments in global chemicals regulation, providing an in-depth review of the Americas, Europe, Asia and elsewhere around the world. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C will present "TSCA reporting including PFAS and Asbestos" and Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel, B&C will present "Legal requirements of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Green Guides"...
Chemical Watch presents PFAS Updates USA 2023, a one-day conference providing expertise and advice on the far-reaching implications of PFAS actions for the chemicals industry and their supply chains. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C will present "Reporting and Restriction at the Federal Level."
The Product Stewardship Society presents PSX 2023 providing attendees with the latest trends in education, valuable solutions to their daily challenges, and networking opportunities to deepen their knowledge and relationships. B&C is a proud sponsor.
The International Bar Association (IBA) 2023 Annual Conference brings together legal professionals worldwide to meet, share knowledge, build contacts and develop business. The Agriculture and Food Section (AFS), chaired by Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C is supporting the "Antimicrobial resistance regulation in the context of one health: how legislation can help reduce AMR" session on October 31, 2023, and the "Biodiversity - our life source, not just a...