Government Updates Assessment on Alkanolamines and Fatty Alkanolamides

Government Updates Assessment on Alkanolamines and Fatty Alkanolamides

On June 27, 2026, the Canadian Government released its final assessment alongside a Significant New Activity (SNAc) notice for the Alkanolamines and Fatty Alkanolamides Group. Overall, the assessment determined that none of the 11 evaluated substances meet the strict...
CARB launches 2025 Technical Assessment for Personal Fragrance Products VOC Compliance

CARB launches 2025 Technical Assessment for Personal Fragrance Products VOC Compliance

California Air Resources Board is conducting its 2025 Personal Fragrance Products Technical Assessment to evaluate the feasibility of meeting the 50% VOC limit using current and emerging technologies. All required data submissions must be provided by March 31, 2026,...
SB 54 Update: CalRecycle Releases Updated CMC List & First-Ever Recycling Rates

SB 54 Update: CalRecycle Releases Updated CMC List & First-Ever Recycling Rates

CalRecycle has officially published the annual update to the Covered Material Categories (CMC) list under California’s SB 54 (Plastic Pollution and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act). This update, effective Jan 2026, is critical for determining if your packaging...

California Proposed Prop 65 “Safe Harbor” Level for Diethanolamine

California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has announced a significant proposed rule for the cosmetics and personal care industry. The agency is proposing to establish a formal No Significant Risk Level (NSRL), or “safe harbor” limit, for...