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Climate Panel To Get Independent Review

Survey: Improved Chemical Security Makes Millions Safer

California outlines draft framework for safer products Regulation

Chemical companies use social networking tools for marketing

The Push for Safer Chemicals

Industry Sustainability Study

Population growth presents great opportunities for the chemical industry

US chemical companies worried about Reach

Green chemistry companies attract more investors

Regulators, industry debate smog standards

Obama’s EPA Poised To Crack Down On Nanotech

Chemicals Industry Rising From Economic Mire

Sustainability Winners Announced At Informex

DHS Begins Strict Enforcement of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

EPA's new research chief installed after long delay

InformexUSA Moves To Charlotte, NC For 2011

February 17: Mixed Outlook, But No Lack of Optimism at Informex

U.S. Industrial Production Increases More Than Expected

US scientists say BPA is not a developmental neurotoxicant in laboratory rat study

China and India continue their phenomenal growth

'OSHA Listens' Meeting Moved to March 4

New scheme to boost bio-based chemistry

EU report urges action on 'chemical cocktails'

Human Testing at Heart of Debate Over U.S. Toxics Law

Senate bill would extend chemical security rules

Reach Registration: 'Panic is Starting to Set In'

AMRI Announces Fourth Quarter 2009 Results

VPPPA: Despite Budget Concerns, VPP Will Continue to Thrive

Senate Hears Experts on TSCA Reform; Lautenberg Bill Due Out 'Soon'

Lonza CEO Stefan Borgas to Address SOCMA's March Luncheon

White House budget kicks site security law into 2011

US State lists 66 hazardous substances in trial of new child product safety rule

Chemical producers protest over safety data sheet timelines

DOL 2011 Budget Request Includes OSHA Increase, Focus on Enforcement

US Senate Committee to hold public exposure to toxic chemicals hearing

Looming New Rules Spur Chemical Risk Reviews

Science shines in Obama's budget proposal

Stronger Demand In Fourth Quarter

U.S. Deficit to Hit Record $1.56 Trillion in 2010

Manufacturers are Cautiously Optimistic About 2010

OSHA to Hold Informal Meetings on Proposed Combustible Dust Standard

Obama Takes On The Economy

Legislation seeks limited ban on chemical used in plastics

US chemical makers, others urge reforms on Obama prior to speech

More states require 'green' cleaning products

EPA Publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking For Chemical Industry

Republican victory may end short-term prospects of US climate bill

EPA Increases Transparency On Chemical Risk Information

Optima Chemical, A Charkit Affiliate, To Acquire and License FMC Lithium Product Lines

US chemical, pharma firms, unions rushing aid to Haiti

Congressional Outlook For 2010

Baker Petrolite's Rayne Blend Plant Receives National Performance Award

Chemical firms increase investments in green construction

Industry Group Says Manufacturing is Rebounding

Key figure of U.S. chemical demand climbs -report

Head of US EPA outlines priorities for 2010

Targeted For Regulation

SiGNa Chemistry Demonstrates Hydrogen Generation System for Portable Fuel Cells

Fitch sees chemicals industry poised for recovery

U.S. to Inject $5 Billion into Green Jobs

Corsicana Technologies honored by trade association

sh Stevens, Inc. To Receive Silver Award For EHS&S Planning and Operations

First global chemical leasing award invites entries

Jackson Addresses Congress on TSCA

Banning HFCs Mooted as Fast Route to Climate Protection

FDA likely to delay ruling on BPA

U.S. Puts Its Cards On The Table

SOCMA Updates Advocacy Against IST Provisions

Inherently Safer

Grassroots Chemical Security Letters Help Persuade Congress, Says Socma

White House tells Markey it won’t interfere with independent EPA testing

Chemical companies can save costs by outsourcing logistics

Chem groups press US Congress on reform of toxic substance act

U.S. Lawmakers Take Up Chemicals Management Reform

Deep Rifts Over Climate Bill

Final Amendments Set to SPCC Rule

Chemical Security Bill Wins Approval

House Passes Chemical Security Measure Over Industry Objections

OSHA Begins Process To Regulate Dust

Chemical plants bristling at House terrorism bill

Companies lobby for U.S. R&D tax credit

Chemical plant security bill advances in House

A Mixed Earnings Picture

Byrd, Jay get chemical safety language in budget bill

OSHA cites Houston-based chemical recycling company

Anti-terrorism bill would tighten chemical plant regulations

Dow Chemical to sponsor 2010 Live Earth events

Momentum Builds for Tighter Regulation of Industrial Chemicals

Obama Supports Technology Mandate

Rep. Joe Barton Visits Hexion Specialty Chemicals` Ennis Plant

Obama Supports Technology Mandate

CFATS Hearing Details

Cleantech Investments Surge

US manufacturing sector continues expansion - key survey

European Chemical Makers See Increase in Demand, Jourquin Says

EPA seeks broad powers to regulate chemical industry

EPA points to chemical threats, calls for expanded authority

OSHA Presents Forum on Preparing Workplaces for H1N1

Obama administration calls for chemical-law reform

US Chamber Expresses Concern over Chemical Security Legislation

FDA proposes cGMP rule for combination products

Progress, But No Breakthroughsx

US budget bears good news for chemistry

Heads Butt Over Deadly Explosion

Report: Sugar company ignored dangers before blast

CSB Releases Final T2 Laboratories Explosion Report

Chemical Safety Board OKs T2 Report Despite Criticism

House Hearing: How Will Swine Flu Impact Small Businesses?

SOCMA Asks Members To Look At Progression Of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008

NAM Labor Day Report: Manufacturing Improving, Economy Still Fragile

Authorities clamp down on Reach violations

In Toys and More, Are Chemicals Safe or Harmful?

Pilot Chemical Receives SOCMA ChemStewards Certification

U.S. worker productivity soars; factory orders tepid

German Chemical Industry Expects Recovery to Continue, VCI Says

Chemical Deals Keeping Pace

OECD compiles and compares existing guidance on nanomaterials

Fighting Back Against H1N1

Activists urge changes at Summit chemical plant

Industrial biotech firms thrive amid financial downturn

Preliminary Toxics Release Data Available

Regulatory Roundup: Senate Confirms Collins NIH Head, More...

Citation, ANSI Bring ISO Standards to Web Platform

FDA Issues Guidance on Monitoring At-Risk Melamine Contamination

Napolitano Asserts DHS Authority on Cybersecurity

Senate Takes Up Climate Change

Commerce Dept., Industry to Meet on Climate Change

Eurostat Publishes REACh Monitoring Tool

Chemical makers go on the offensive in agriculture

Chemical firms eye up the potential of water treatment

INSIGHT: Chemicals industry marks role in Moon landing

Preparing For Swine Flu

Appropriations Bills Extend E-Verify, CFATS

US industrial biotech industry optimistic on funding from US Obama administration

CSB to Begin Chemical Release Reporting Rulemaking

H&S Chemical Earns ChemStewards® Certification

US industrial biotech industry optimistic on funding from US Obama administration

CSB to Begin Chemical Release Reporting Rulemaking

Inherently safer tech, lawsuits stay in US chem security bill

House Panel Passes Plant Security Bill

EPA halts its chemical review effort

Synthetic biology could transform chemical manufacturing

Chemical Security Bill Concerns NACD

Next-Generation Risk Assessment

EPA Suspends Part Of Chemicals Program

Chemical firms grapple with new approach to process safety data

Specialty chemicals market to shrink 4%

Obama Limits Preemption

Chemical Assessment Changes

Chemical industry's flagship initiative for self regulation faces questions

REACH: ECHA Steps In to Rectify Data Sharing Groups that Are Failing

"The clock is ticking" - ECHA launches SIEFs information site

EU Commission consults on training programme to address shortfall of risk assessors

SOCMA flies in members to lobby on TSCA reform, product substitution in site security Bill

US NGO blog on toxics policy spurs EPA ex-chief response

Big Pharma set for generics boost

U.S. Trying to Resolve Obstacles to Free Trade Pacts

MAPI Sees Gradual Manufacturing Recovery

Nutraceuticals market looks healthy despite downturn

France helps clusters battle for bio bucks

UN forum pledges action on chemicals

SOCMA acquires ChemAlliance.org from EPA

Policing the globe – the scale of FDA overseas inspections

UN Official Challenges Chemical Industry

ICCM2 meeting heralds new era for chemical regulation

Swine Flu Emerges

US calls chems, other sectors to prepare for swine flu

FDA Warns Heparin Makers

Security Dispute Reaches Congress

Chemical Earnings Continue To Slide

EPA decision threatens chemical industry

National REACH helpdesks consult industry on SIEF issues

Stricter Rules Required for Industrial Facilities that Release Toxic Substances

Chemicals industry: Innovation 'drives sustainability'

As Eco-Seals Proliferate, So Do Doubts

Owners of Small Manufacturing Businesses Turn Pessimistic

Supply Chain integrity and anti-counterfeiting focus at ISPE 2009

EPA seeks stronger federal and international controls

NIOSH Issues Updated Nanotechnology Guidancex

Buyers see potential and controversy with nanotechnology

AIHA Supports Combustible Dust Legislation, Offers Recommendations

DCAT Week Ennui

SOCMA calls for minimal changes to US TSCA legislation

Nanotechnology SME Coalition expands membership categories

US chemicals, other manufacturers slam climate bill

EPA Releases ACToR Chemical Database

Nanotechnology SME Coalition expands membership categories

US chemicals, other manufacturers slam climate bill

EPA Releases ACToR Chemical Database

FDA Team Named

REACH legal challenge ruling denies applicants' claims

FDA Forms Nanotechnology Alliance

Canada Targets Cosmetic Chemicals

Terrorism Fears Top Public Information

John LaMattina of Pfizer will headline March Luncheon

SOCMA testifies at the first TSCA Reform Hearing of the 111th Congress

Jackson: Proposed Budget Shows 'EPA Is Back on the Job'

Calif. Considering Product Stewardship Bill

Industry group calls for 'modernization' of toxic chemical law

USTR To Evaluate Trade Implications of REACH

Firms warned to comply with REACH regulation or face fines

Nano-regulation creeps closer

FDA gets funding boost and task list for 09

ECHA consults on first proposals for harmonised classification and labelling

Workshop to Explore Nano EHS Research, Needs

Industrial R&D Spending Stalls

2nd UPDATE:US Climate Czar: CO2 Regulation Ruling To Come Soon

Lautenberg to chair Senate subcommittee addressing chemicals

Manufacturers Consider Migrating Back to U.S.

FDA Publishes Guidance Documents, Giving Insight in Agency’s Thinking

EPA Updates – IUR Database Revised and ePMN Webinar Slides Available

Chemical supplier qualification just got more difficult

Managing chemical risks is within REACH

US chemicals warn against safer technology mandate

LANXESS Corp. Wins National Recognition for Performance Improvement Program

K Street Week: Chemical companies seek stimulus money

Chemical Industry Focuses on Energy Efficiency

Fine Chemicals Show Fortitude

EPA's chemical evaluation process 'high-risk'

GAO Designates 3 New 'High-Risk' Areas: EPA, FDA, Financial Reg System

InformexUSA 2009 Opens to Strong Attendance>

Agency Removes Two Chemicals from Regulation

Congress report says US toxics controls are obsolete

EU sidesteps Reach to ban paint stripping solvent

Facilities Must Account for All Fugitive Emissions'

Drug making's move abroad stirs concerns

Generic drug firms robust despite economy

EPA Extends SPCC Compliance Dates, Sets Dates for Farms

Obama assembles 'science dream team'

Obama halts all regulations pending review

Drug Making’s Move Abroad Stirs Concerns

Industry supports rule to boost safety standards of rail hazmat tank cars

Chemical payroll losses mirror those in U.S. economy

Synthetech Earns National Recognition for Performance Improvement Program

REACH 'double pre-registration' issue poses ongoing questions>

OUTLOOK '09: Chemical shipping faces stormy waters

Embracing “Green” Manufacturing Processes Can Win Over Regulators, Cut Costs

Wall Street and financial analysts give their 2009 profit outlook for chemicals

U.S. Manufacturing Slumps to 1980 Low

Europe’s last paracetamol plant closes its doors

China Manufacturing Sector Close to Recession

Bold predictions 2009

OSHA Highlights Enforcement Results for FY 2008

CSB Chairman Calls for Focus On Process Safety, Accident Prevention During Recession

2011 Will Be International Year Of Chemistry

Report Urges EPA to Examine Health Effects of Chemicals in Plastics

Europe's specialty chemicals producers focus on pricing and global expansion

Chemical Makers Invest In Solar

Chertoff Ready to Pass Cybersecurity Torch

Europe's specialty chemicals producers focus on pricing and global expansion

EPA Regions 5, 7, Plan SPCC Regulation Seminar

EDF: Agency Proposals a Mixed Bag for ChAMP

EPA pick hit for Jersey record

SOCMA Cites Concern Over SVA Requirements for Chemical Facility Security Standards

Chemical Facility Security News

Chemical companies must seek to win in turbulent times

New Amendments Made to SPCC Rule Clarify Requirements

FDA’s Foreign Branches - the Politics Behind

New president needs to create chemistry with industry

Obama naming his green team

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