Deltamethrin and Xylene Selected for Possible Listing under Proposition 65
Chief Deputy Director Chris Reardon has released a report on Pest Management Alliance Grants and has announced changes to the department’s management team. (1/2012)
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California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Online Bulletin Update for January 18, 2012
Chief Deputy Director Chris Reardon has released a report on Pest Management Alliance Grants and has announced changes to the department’s management team. (1/2012)
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EPA Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2011-3
Effectively immediately, Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 86-5 has been updated and is being replaced by PR Notice 2011-3. This notice contains recommended and required procedures for submitting data to EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP).(1/2012)
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Canada: Deadline to Nominate Substances to Revised In Commerce List is February 14, 2012
The close date for nominating substances to the revised In Commerce List (ICL) is February 14, 2012. The ICL is a list of substances that is comprised of products regulated under the Food and Drugs Act (F&DA) that were in Canadian Commerce between January 1, 1987, and September 13, 2011. (12/2011)
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Pesticide Use in California Increases after Four-Year Decline
According to recently released data by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) pesticide use in California rose in 2010 after declining for four consecutive years. The data shows an increase of 15 million pounds – or 9.5 percent – from 2009. (12/2011)
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EPA Announces Conditional Registration of Nanosilver Pesticide Product
EPA is conditionally registering a pesticide product containing nanosilver as a new active ingredient. The antimicrobial pesticide product, HeiQ AGS-20, is a silver-based product used as a preservative for textiles.(12/2011)
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Pyrethrins/Pyrethroid Cumulative Risk Assessment Confirms Safety of Current Uses
EPA recently completed a cumulative risk assessment, which found that exposures from the many current uses of pyrethrins and pyrethroid insecticides do not pose risk concerns for children or adults. EPA is issuing this final pyrethrins/pyrethroid cumulative risk assessment and is requesting comments and information that may be used to further refine the assessment. (11/2011)
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California Notice 2011-11: Efficiencies Implemented in the Data Evaluation Process
California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Pesticide Registration Branch (PRB) initiated a pilot project to investigate the possibility of streamlining the evaluation of phytotoxicity data submitted to support the registration and amendment of pesticide products.(10/2011)
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Washington Children’s Safe Products Act
The Washington Children’s Safe Products Act requires manufacturers to report the presence of Chemicals of High Concern to Children (CHCC) in children’s products. Companies that manufacture products that are sold in Washington are advised to begin reviewing their product lines immediately. It is pertinent to identify products that may fall within the scope of the Act and to prepare for compliance with the Notice requirement that will take effect next year.(10/2011)
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EPA Launches New Mapping Tool to Improve Public Access to Enforcement Information
Mapping feature supports the White House Regulatory Compliance Transparency Initiative and improves public access to enforcement information.(9/2011)
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EPA Advances Cleanup at 15 Hazardous Waste Sites, and 11 Sites Proposed for Action
EPA has set new requirements for the next data submission period to increase amount and quality of chemical related information(9/2011)
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California Notice 2011-6: DPR Begins Sending Electronic Copies of New Pesticide Product Certificates
In an ongoing process to improve the pesticide registration process, California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPRa) will e-mail an electronic copy of new pesticide product certificates of registration to registrants.(8/2011)
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EPA Improves the Reporting of Chemical Information with New Data Reporting Rule
EPA has set new requirements for the next data submission period to increase amount and quality of chemical related information(8/2011)
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EPA Proposes Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for Glymes
EPA proposed a SNUR on July 11, 2011, for 14 glymes. Issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the SNUR would require persons who intend to manufacture, import or process these chemicals as a significant new use to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity.(7/2011)
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EPA Extends Deadline for Label Changes on Total Release Fogger Products
EPA extended the deadline for required improvements on TRF product labels to increase product safety and information.(7/2011)
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California Notice 2011-5: Prioritization of Pesticide Active Ingredients for Risk Assessment
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announces its intention to conduct risk assessments for several new pesticide active ingredients.(7/2011)
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EPA Approves Insecticides for Control of Stink Bug
EPA has approved dinotefuran and an additional insecticide for use against the invasive brown marmorated stink bug.(6/2011)
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FDA Announces Sunscreen Labeling Changes to Better Inform Consumers
New guidelines for sunscreen product labels give consumers more information to help reduce the risk of skin cancer and early aging(6/2011)
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Animal Grooming Products Will No Longer Be Classified As Cosmetics
Health Canada set new regulation standards for animal grooming products by making them subject to the Canada Consumer Products Safety Act and the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001.(6/2011)
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New Safe Cosmetics Act Introduced by Congress
Congress representatives introduced a new cosmetics act that would increase safety standards and require the removal of harmful ingredients from personal care products.(6/2011)
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Registered Antimicrobial/Disinfectant Product Can Now Make Unqualified “Kills Germs” Claims in Canada
In Canada, registered antimicrobial and disinfectant products that satisfy efficacy standards against certain microorganisms can use “Kills Germs” claim on products.(6/2011)
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EPA Proposes Policy on Nanoscale Materials in Pesticide Products
The U.S. EPA announces plans to begin obtaining information on the presence of nanoscale materials in pesticide products. (6/2011)
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Oregon’s proposed new Pesticide General Permit delayed
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which proposed to issue a new National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pesticide General Permit, has delayed its decision after the EPA granted an extension to the original April 9 deadline. (6/2011) --> Learn more...

FDA Issues Caution to Pet Owners with the Use of an Unapproved Pet Shampoo Product
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is asking pet owners to use caution with the use of an unapproved animal drug product, after receiving a report of the death of a woman who used the product on her dog. (5/2011) --> Learn more...

California Notice 2011-02: Public Hearing Pertaining To Hexazinone Detections In Ground Water
A public meeting is being held to discuss hexazinone detection in ground water on June 7, 2011 at 9am PT at Cal-EPA located in the Sierra Hearing Room, 1001 I Street, 2nd Floor in Sacramento, CA.
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California Notice 2011-03: Launch of Special Local Need (SLN) Database
California Department of Pesticide Regulation announces a new web-based resource for information that previously wasn’t available electronically. (5/2011) --> Learn more...

Revised Draft Criteria for Biodegradability Claims on FIFRA Registered Products
The EPA’s office of Pesticide Programs has developed standards for biodegradability claims, which is a critical concern for “down-the-drain” product, which can be aquatically toxic. (4/2011) --> Learn more...

TSCA Reform Bills Introduced in House and Senate - Updated 4/2011
On April 14, 2011, Senator Frank Lautenberg introduced the “Safe Chemicals Act of 2011” to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA). (4/2011) --> Learn more...

Ammonia, Urea Products For Microbe Control Now Regulated Under FIFRA
TSG and McKenna Long & Aldridge helps win favorable decision as EPA requires registration of ammonia-based and urea-based products for control of microbes in pulp and paperboard industry as pesticides. (2/2011) --> Learn more...

EPA Proposes Amendments to Rules of Testing Involving Pesticides Done on Human Subjects
Green Chemistry is a six part initiative; two parts became stature in 2008 and four parts were not passed, but are still on the green ribbon science panel discussion agendas.(2/2011) --> Learn more...

EPA is Submitting New Information Collection Request
Green Chemistry is a six part initiative; two parts became stature in 2008 and four parts were not passed, but are still on the green ribbon science panel discussion agendas.(2/2011) --> Learn more...

OMRI Label Claims on Canadian Pest Control
Health Canada’s Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is communicating its new policy on the placement of the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) seal on labels of pest control products. (2/2011) --> Learn more...

Determining if a Cleaning Product is a Pesticide under FIFRA (Updated 1/2011)
A product is considered intended for pesticidal purposes if, among other things, the person who distributes or sells it claims, states or implies the product prevents, destroys, repels or mitigates a pest. (1/2011) --> Learn more...

EPA PR NOTICE 2011-1:Residential Exposure Joint Venture Data Use
PR Notice 2011-1 advised pesticide registrants of the Residential Exposure Joint Venture (REJV) and its development of residential consumer use/usage data for pesticides to help form the basis for exposure assessment.(1/2011) --> Learn more...

PMRA Guidance on Unlabeled Mixes of Commercial Pest Control Products
In November 2010, PMRA released an FAQ providing guidance on the uses of unlabeled tank mixes of commercial class pest control products used for crop production or vegetation management.(11/2010) --> Learn more...

Transitioning FIFRA 25(b) Minimum Risk Insect Repellants to Section 3 Status
EPA has informed state officials that it intends to draft a rule which would require 25(b) exempt insect repellants to become registered under Section 3 of FIFRA. (10/2010) --> Learn more...

EPA Releases a Proposed Rule to Amend Inventory Update Reporting under TSCA
The EPA has released a proposed rule with significant amendments to the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).(8/2010) --> Learn more...

EPA PR Notice 2007-4
EPA’s Pesticide Registration Notice 2007-4 is a new labeling revision for pesticide products that applies to “pesticide management and disposal; standards for pesticide containers and containment.” It requires that any pesticide product released for shipment by a registrant after August 16, 2010, must bear a label that complies with the new container-related requirements in 40CFR156.140 – 40 CFR156.156.(10/2010) --> Learn more...

China Implements Food Packaging Material Cleanup
In this Circular, the MOH decided to implement food packaging material cleanup work.(5/2010) --> Learn more...

EPA Defining Regulatory Intentions towards Nanotechnology
EPA has more clearly defined its regulatory intentions regarding nanotechnology and will be enacting a number of regulatory measures under TSCA and FIFRA as well as strengthening its enforcement efforts.(4/2010) --> Learn more...

Spot-on Pesticide Products for Flea & Tick Removal
Due to a significant increase in adverse incidents, EPA is taking a series of actions to increase the safety of spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control for cats and dogs.(3/2010) --> Learn more...

California's Green Chemistry Initiative
Green Chemistry is a six part initiative; two parts became stature in 2008 and four parts were not passed, but are still on the green ribbon science panel discussion agendas.(4/2010) --> Learn more...

California Concludes that Bisphenol A is Not a Reproductive Toxicant Under Proposition 65
In California, the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) held a meeting during which the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) was voted to not be classified as a reproductive toxicant. (4/2010) --> Learn more...

Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program Test Orders
In October 2009, EPA began issuing EDSP Test Orders to screen pesticides and other chemicals. Companies have 90 days to respond after receipt of the EDSP Test Orders for a given chemical.(10/2009) --> Learn more...

TSG’s Will Pettit speaking at the TSCA Workshop for the 2012 GlobalChem Conference & Exhibition – 3/5/2012
Will Pettit will be presenting about “PMN Preparation and Common Errors & Trends” at the 2012 GlobalChem Conference & Exhibition on Monday, March 5th, 2011 at Baltimore Hilton. (2/2012)
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TSG & CSPA Webinar: How Implementing GHS Regulation will affect Consumer Products in China
Technology Sciences Group Inc. (TSG) and the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) are hosting a webinar on how the implementation of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) regulations for labeling will affect consumer products in China.(12/2011)
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TSG Hires Senior Managing Scientist Luminita Velea
Dr. Luminita Velea is a highly skilled chemist with more than 10 years of experience in study design and monitoring, research and development in analytical chemistry, and GMP and GLP compliance, Dr. Velea will be joining TSG as a senior managing scientist.(11/2011)
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TSG Hires Environmental Compliance, Litigation and Due Diligence Expert John Wyckoff
TSG is pleased to announce that John Wyckoff has joined the firm as a Senior Regulatory Consultant. Mr. Wyckoff is a certified professional geologist with over 22 years of environmental consulting experience providing services to clients involved in environmental and insurance litigation, transactional due diligence, and environmental compliance.
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TSG’s Dr. Gary Burin presented at CropLife America & RISE Conference
4/7/2011
Dr. Gary Burin presented “The Future of Nanotechnology” at the CropLife America &s RISE 2011 Spring Conference April 7-8th, 2011 -->Learn more...

CSPA & TSGE Offered Webinar on Marketing Biocidal Products in the EU:April 13, 2011
This webinar dicussed significant financial and regulatory hurdles In the European Union (EU) that have led some companies to either cease or limit their businesses in manufacturing, formulating and/or exporting biocidal products to the EU.  It went on to describe new business opportunities that may arise based on the progression of the biocidal product review program and expected change in the legislation. -->Learn more...

TSG’s Will Pettit presented at the TSCA Workshop for the 2011 GlobalChem Conference – 3/21/2011
Will Pettit presented “How to File an ePMN + Common Errors & Trends“ at 2011 GlobalChem Conference Monday, March 21, 2011 at Baltimore Hilton. (3/2011) --> Learn more...

TSG Hires Regulatory Expert Zuhal Tompkins
TSG is pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Zuhal Tompkins as a regulatory specialist with more than 10 years of experience in federal pesticide registration and regulatory compliance pertaining to EPA and FDA issues. (11/2010) --> Learn more...

TSG's Dr. Gary Burin presented at ISRTP Endocrine Workshop - 12/2010
The International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology (ISRTP) had its 2010 Endocrine Workshop on EDSP (Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program) Compliance on December 13th, 2010. The Endocrine Workshop provided information on key issues related to responding and complying with EPA's EDSP test orders.(11/2010)--> Learn more...

TSG Hires Senior Managing Scientist Saadia Eltayeb
Dr. Seltayeb is a highly skilled chemist with more than 15 years of experience in study design and monitoring, and research and development in analytical chemistry, including compliance with federal regulations regarding analytical testing and validation.(9/2010)--> Learn more...

TSG Expands European Services with New Office in Germany
TSG, along with its European affiliate TSGE, is pleased to announce expanded services throughout Europe with the opening of TSGE Deutschland in Germany. (9/2010)--> Learn more...

TSG Hires Sr. Regulatory Expert Leslie Garcia
Ms. Leslie Garcia is a highly qualified regulatory specialist with more than 10 years of experience in the registration of new pesticide products and label compliance, including new active ingredients.< (8/2010)--> Learn more...

TSG Hires Regulatory Expert Micah Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds is a regulatory and scientific expert with more than 5 years of experience in coordinating, obtaining and maintaining regulatory approval for pesticide products at federal and state levels.(8/2010)--> Learn more...

TSG Hires Premier Animal Health Expert Dr. Kevin Woodward
TSG is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kevin Woodward. As a highly qualified animal health expert with over 30 years of experience in toxicology and pharmacovigilance, Dr. Woodward will be in charge of animal health consulting at TSG. (8/2010)--> Learn more...

TSG Hires New TSCA Consultant, Will Pettit
TSG is pleased to announce the addition of Will Pettit, a TSCA specialist, who will handle regulatory matters involving potentially hazardous chemicals, and their use in products and manufacturing.<(5/2010)--> Learn more...

TSGE announces expansion for second year running
TSGE welcomes team leaders Catherine Alhaddad and Claire Moloney (previously with Rivendell International), together with regulatory consultants Adam Shannon, Anne-Laure Guihur, David Brady, Louise Duffy, Marie Halton and Niamh Cafferky. They will be based in Ireland. Phil Branford, previously with Covance, and Anna Rowbotham ,from the Health and Safety Laboratory, join the UK office as regulatory consultants. (2/2010)--> Learn more...

TSG Increases Global Capabilities with New Office in Slovenia
Technology Sciences Group Inc. today announced the opening of TSGE Slovenia, expanding its regulatory consulting services into Central and Eastern Europe, including Hungary, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine.(8/2009)--> Learn more...