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2012
Health Canada Launches the Interim Notification Pilot Program for Low-Risk Veterinary Health Products
(March 2012)
Health Canada has launched the Interim Notification Pilot Program for Low-Risk Veterinary Health Products such as certain botanicals,
vitamins, minerals and homeopathics for use in cats, dogs and horses that are not intended for food.
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NMI Labeling of Drug Products Take Effect on May 13, 2012
(March 2012)
The requirement for non-medical ingredient labeling for drug products will come into effect on May 13th, 2012.
Draft Screening Assessment for Triclosan Released March 30, 2012
(March 2012)
The Canadian Government will publish the Draft Screening Assessment for Triclosan under the Chemicals Management Plan for Triclosan under the
Chemicals Management Plan on March 30, 2012
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OSHA Posts Final Rule regarding the Adoption of GHS for Safety Data Sheets
(March 2012)
On March 20, 2012 OSHA posted its final rule modifying the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to adopt a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for
safety data sheets (SDS).
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EPA Announces Data Compensation Obligations and Tolerance Revocations for Pesticide Inert Ingredients
(March 2012)
The first group of 67 chemicals identified for Tier 1 Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP) includes 58 pesticide active ingredients and nine
High Production Volume (HPV) chemicals used as pesticide inert ingredients. In January and February of 2010, EPA issue EDSP test orders to
manufactures of acetone, isophorone, di-sec-octyl phthalate, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, butyl benzyl phthalate, dibutyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, and
dimethyl phthalate.
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California Notice 2012-02: Evaluation for Impacts to California Surface Water
(February 2012)
The Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR’s) Environmental Monitoring (EM) Branch is responsible for identifying the potential for pesticide products
to have a negative impact on air, ground water, and surface waters in California. This notice explains the types of pesticide products that are evaluated for
water impacts and the changes to EM staff evaluations.
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EPA Issues Final Rule Requiring Submission of PMNs Using EPA’s Central Data Exchange Under TSCA Section 5
(February 2012)
EPA issued a final rule requiring the use of EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX) to electronically submit PMNs and other documents under TSCA section 5
by April 6, 2012.
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California's Green Chemistry Initiative Update
(Updated February 2012)
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 throughout 2010. The two parts that were passed are now known as AB 1879: Hazardous Materials and Toxic Substances
Evaluation and Regulation and SB 509: Toxic Information Clearinghouse.
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Deltamethrin and Xylene Selected for Possible Listing under Proposition 65
(January 2012)
The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has selected Deltamethrin and Xylene for
the Developmental and Reproductive and Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) to review for possible listing under Proposition 65.
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California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Online Bulletin Update for January 18, 2012
(January 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.
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EPA Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2011-3
(January 2012)
Effective 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).
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2011
Canada: Deadline to Nominate Substances to Revised In Commerce List is February 14, 2012
(December 2011)
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.
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Pesticide Use in California Increases After Four-Year Decline
(December 2011)
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.
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EPA Releases Work Plan to Improve Evaluation of Chemicals in the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
(December 2011)
EPA is releasing an overview summary of the Agency’s work plan to improve the scientific methods used to evaluate chemicals that may affect the endocrine
system in people and animals.
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EPA Announces Conditional Registration of Nanosilver Pesticide Product
(December 2011)
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
(November 2011)
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
(October 2011)
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.
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Washington Children’s Safe Products Act
(October 2011)
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.
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EPA Launches New Mapping Tool to Improve Public Access to Enforcement Information
(September 2011)
Mapping feature supports the White House Regulatory Compliance Transparency Initiative and improves public access to enforcement information.
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EPA Advances Cleanup at 15 Hazardous Waste Sites, and 11 Sites Proposed For Action
(September 2011)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added 15 hazardous waste sites to the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites because they
are believed to pose risks to people’s health and to the surrounding environment.
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California Notice 2011-6: DPR Begins Sending Electronic Copies of New Pesticide Product Certificates
(August 2011)
In an ongoing process to improve the pesticide registration process, California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will e-mail an electronic copy of
new pesticide product certificates of registration to registrants.
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EPA Improves the Reporting of Chemical Information with New Data Reporting Rule
(August 2011)
EPA has set new requirements for the next data submission period to increase amount and quality of chemical related information.
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EPA Proposes Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for Glymes
(September 2011)
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the 14 glymes identified in this
proposed rule.
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EPA Extends Deadline for Label Changes on Total Release Fogger Products
(July 2011)
EPA extended the deadline for required improvements on TRF product labels to increase product safety and information.
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California Notice 2011-5: Prioritization of Pesticide Active Ingredients for Risk Assessment
(July 2011)
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announces its intention to conduct risk assessments for several new pesticide active ingredients.
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EPA Approves Insecticides for Control of Stink Bug
(June 2011)
EPA has approved dinotefuran and an additional insecticide for use against the invasive brown marmorated stink bug.
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FDA Announces Sunscreen Labeling Changes to Better Inform Consumers
(June 2011)
New guidelines for sunscreen product labels give consumers more information to help reduce the risk of skin cancer and early aging.
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Animal Grooming Products Will No Longer Be Classified As Cosmetics in Canada
(June 2011)
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.
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New Safe Cosmetics Act Introduced by Congress
(June 2011)
Congress representatives introduced a new cosmetics act that would increase safety standards and require the removal of harmful ingredients from
personal care products.
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Registered Antimicrobial/Disinfectant Product Can Now Make Unqualified “Kills Germs” Claims in Canada
(June 2011)
In Canada, registered antimicrobial and disinfectant products that satisfy efficacy standards against certain microorganisms can use “Kills Germs” claim
on products.
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EPA Proposes Policy on Nanoscale Materials in Pesticide Products
(June 2011)
The U.S. EPA announces plans to begin obtaining information on the presence of nanoscale materials in pesticide products.
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Oregon’s Proposed New Pesticide General Permit Delayed
(June 2011)
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.
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FDA Issues Caution to Pet Owners with the Use of an Unapproved Pet Shampoo Product
(May 2011)
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.
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California Notice 2011-02: Public Hearing Pertaining To Hexazinone Detections In Ground Water
(May 2011)
A public meeting was 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
(May 2011)
California Department of Pesticide Regulation announces a new web-based resource for information that previously wasn’t available electronically.
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Revised Draft Criteria for Biodegradability Claims on FIFRA Registered Products
(April 2011)
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.
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TSCA Reform Bills Introduced in House & Senate
(Updated April 2011)
An April introduction of the Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 from the Senate and the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 from the House of Representatives would
bring widespread reform to the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976 (TSCA).
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Ammonia & Urea Products For Microbe Control Now Regulated Under FIFRA
(February 2011)
EPA has reached a decision that ammonia and urea products used in combination with chlorine to help control microbes fall under the scope of FIFRA, and
are required to meet the act’s registration requirements.
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EPA Proposes Amendments to Rules of Testing Involving Pesticides Done on Human Subjects
(February 2011)
EPA suggested changes to a portion of its guidelines concerning the protection of human subjects taking part in research studies involving pesticides.
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EPA is Submitting New Information Collection Request
(February 2011)
The EPA is planning to submit a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to comply with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA).
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OMRI Label Claims on Canadian Pest Control
(February 2011)
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 registered in Canada.
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Determining if a Cleaning Product is a Pesticide Under FIFRA
(Updated January 2011)
A product is considered to be intended for a pesticidal purpose if, among other things, the person who distributes or sells it claims, states or implies that the
product prevents, destroys, repels or mitigates a pest.
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EPA Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2011-1: Residential Exposure Joint Venture Data Use
(Updated January 2011)
PR Notice 2011-1 is advising pesticide registrants of the Residential Exposure Joint Venture (REJV) and its development of residential consumer use/usage
data for pesticides which help form the basis for exposure assessment.
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2010
PMRA Guidance on Unlabeled Mixes of Commercial Pest Control Products
(November 2010)
In November 2010, PMRA released an FAQ to provide guidance on the use of unlabeled tank mixes of commercial class pest control products used for crop
production or vegetation management.
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Transitioning FIFRA 25(b) Minimum Risk Insect Repellants to Section 3 Status
(October 2010)
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.
This rule will likely include insect repellent jewelry, clip-ons, wrist bands, buttons and patches, as well as topically applied products that previously met the
exemption criteria established under 40 CFR 152.25 (f).
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EPA Releases a Proposed Rule to Amend Inventory Update Reporting Under TSCA
(August 2010)
The EPA has released a proposed rule with significant amendments to the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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EPA Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2007-4
(Updated 10/8/2010)
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.
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China Ministry of Health (MOH) Food Packaging Clean Up
(Updated 5/25/2010)
Ministry of Health (MOH), China has recently published a Circular on Food Packaging Material Cleanup. In this Circular, the MOH decided to implement food
packaging material cleanup work.
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EPA Defining Regulatory Intentions Towards Nanotechnology
(Updated 4/19/2010)
Within the last two weeks, EPA has more clearly defined its regulatory intentions regarding nanotechnology and will be enacting a number of regulatory
measures under TSCA and FIFRA in 2010 as well as strengthening its enforcement efforts
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SPOT-ON Pesticide Products For Flea and Tick Removal
(March 2010)
The EPA recently announced it is taking a series of actions to increase awareness about the use of the agents.
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2009
Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program (EDSP) Test Orders Issued
(October 2009)
In August 1996 Congress passed the Food Quality Protection Act requiring that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiate the Endocrine Disruptor
Screening Program (EDSP) to screen pesticides and other chemicals for their potential effects on the endocrine systems of humans and wildlife. 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; therefore, it is important for Test Order recipients to quickly determine and execute the approach that will be most appropriate for
each Test Order.
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California Concludes that Bisphenol A is Not a Reproductive Toxicant Under Proposition 65
(June 2009)
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.
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TSG’s consultants are highly knowledgeable of the registration requirements for disinfectants regulated by both PMRA and TPD. TSG provides comprehensive product registration services, from determining data obligations and developing compliant labels, to compiling and submitting the registration application.
The goals of EPA's TSCA IUR program are to collect quality screening-level, exposure-related information on chemical substances in commerce in the United States and to make that information available for use by EPA and the public. The IUR data are used to support risk screening, assessment, priority setting and management activities at EPA and constitute the most comprehensive source of basic information on chemicals in commerce available to EPA.
TSG has offices throughout North America and Europe, including Sacramento, CA, Washington, DC, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain and Slovenia. Through these locations and our affiliates, TSG works with companies in 36 countries worldwide including China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America.
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals) is an EU Regulation that came into effect on June 1st, 2007, imposing strict guidelines on the manufacture or import of chemicals, preparations and articles in or to the EU.
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, better known as Proposition 65, was approved by voters to address the growing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. Proposition 65 requires California to publish a list of chemicals, updated at least once a year, known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Proposition 65 also requires California businesses to post notification about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they sell, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment.
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TSG’s consultants are highly knowledgeable of the registration requirements for disinfectants regulated by both PMRA and TPD. TSG provides comprehensive product registration services, from determining data obligations and developing compliant labels, to compiling and submitting the registration application.
The goals of EPA's TSCA IUR program are to collect quality screening-level, exposure-related information on chemical substances in commerce in the United States and to make that information available for use by EPA and the public. The IUR data are used to support risk screening, assessment, priority setting and management activities at EPA and constitute the most comprehensive source of basic information on chemicals in commerce available to EPA.
TSG has offices throughout North America and Europe, including Sacramento, CA, Washington, DC, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain and Slovenia. Through these locations and our affiliates, TSG works with companies in 36 countries worldwide including China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America.
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals) is an EU Regulation that came into effect on June 1st, 2007, imposing strict guidelines on the manufacture or import of chemicals, preparations and articles in or to the EU.
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, better known as Proposition 65, was approved by voters to address the growing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. Proposition 65 requires California to publish a list of chemicals, updated at least once a year, known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Proposition 65 also requires California businesses to post notification about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they sell, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment.