Regulation

EEI Statement on EPA's Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Edison Electric Institute (EEI) President Tom Kuhn issued the following statement today on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

Now Available: Newly Revised ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Standard

As the U.S. member body to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announces that the newly revised ISO 14001:2015, Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use — one of the world's most popular standards for environmental management — is now available on ANSI's webstore.

Impact of Regulatory Action on PFAS in Food Packaging and Other Consumer Goods

A recent US study found evidence of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a variety of food packaging products. SGS looks at calls for a ban and regulations being enforced around the world to regulate these harmful ‘forever chemicals’.

Study reveals consumers believe the UK government needs to do more to encourage people to go green• Fewer than one in three believe UK 2030 net zero target will be met

• The Green Insurer is helping motorists cut carbon emissions

UK Government Green Claims Code set to be a real “springboard for change”, says PHD Marketing

International print and packaging marketing specialist, PHD Marketing, has shared insight and perspective on the changes likely to affect packaging suppliers, printers and brands as a result of the Green Claims Code, new guidance published by the UK Government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Afera WS3 – Advocacy

While the legislative developments (PPWR, PFAS restriction, Green Claims Directive, etc.) are being evaluated in detail by the Regulatory Affairs Working Group, WS3 continues to monitor their impact and anticipate the preparation of guidelines for Afera members.

Perstorp Potassium Formate: now an EU-registered fertilizer

Perstorp Potassium Formate (PoFO) is now registered as a fertilizer, fulfilling the requirements outlined in EC 2002/2003. With this EU registration Perstorp makes it easier for farmers to improve both crop quality and yields as there is no longer a need for local raw material registration when using PoFo based fertilizers, like Amicult™ K 42.

EU strengthening packaging legislation

The European Commission has published its new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). It bans non-recyclable packaging from 2030, using design for recycling criteria to measure recyclability. It also provides minimum recycled content targets in plastic packaging, and a harmonised labelling system for packaging disposal. Learn more about this legislation and other packaging trends at our 9-10 March event: Shaping the Future with Packaging.

EU chemicals strategy should simplify procedures and complement existing legislation to make it more effective

Europe is the second biggest producer of chemicals in the world, accounting for 16.9% of global sales. Chemical manufacturing is the fourth largest industry in the EU with 30,000 companies (95% of which are SMEs) and employs 1.2 million people directly and 3.6 indirectly.

European Commission’s project facilitating green public procurement comes to an end after 3 years

XPRESS , an EU-funded project under Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, is officially ending on 31 August 2022 after 3 years.

COP15 ends with landmark biodiversity agreement

The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada, on 19 December 2022 with a landmark agreement to guide global action on nature through to 2030. Representatives from 188 governments have been gathered in Montreal for the past two weeks for the important summit.