ASTM International has published a safety standard for liquid laundry packets, detailing labeling, warning statements, specifications and testing methods.
The European Union is proposing an expansion to the Annex XIV 'Authorization List' of SVHCs under REACH. It is expected the draft proposal will be adopted in May 2017.
Ampac has engineered an improved anti-fog technology for film used in fresh produce packaging. Ampac has been a long time supplier of surface printed anti-fog OPP film with controlled perforation for vegetables.
Falcon Global Acquisitions will be seeking additional acquisitions in the manufacturing sector of companies that may need restructuring to bring them to profitability.
Greencoat®'s new double-wall, coated, wax-free cabbage boxes for growers and packers offer farmers a strong, and cost effective solution to their packaging needs. Find Interstate Container in Booth #3285 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from October 15-16.
The US CPSC has issued a draft notice of proposed rulemaking for baby changing products. If the proposal is adopted, it will amend 16 CFR part 1112 to include 16 CFR part 1236 in the list of notice of requirements.
Press Release Announcing PowerVolt Group's Acquisition of Indiana Transformer and providing details on transformers that are manufactured by PowerVolt Group along with discussing additional industries that PowerVolt Group can assist.
Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, the world's leader in creative packaging solutions, announces an improved MRE pouch innovation for the International Space Station.
The European Chemical Agency has instigated a public consultation on six potential Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC), including Bisphenol A. Interested parties have until October 21, 2016, to submit comments.
Canada has published a number of modifications to regulations governed by the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. The new regulations came into effect in June 2016.
The EU has confirmed it will significantly lower the migration limits for lead in all three toy categories. The new regulations are expected to come into effect in Q3 2018.
Functional Safety is a top priority for all manufacturers that are embedding software in their final product,"stated Chad Kymal, Chief Technology Officer, for Omnex. "After several years of research & development, Omnex has started to show functional safety business processes and software prototypes to the marketplace.
Effective June 22, 2016, Canada has replaced Phthalates Regulations SOR/2010-298 with SOR/2016-188. The new regulations contain minor editorial changes and are technically unchanged.
NewAge manufactures plastic tubing and rubber hose but the company also supplies a variety of fittings and clamps. In this white paper, the types of fittings it offers are compared using text, images and a reference chart. The report notes facts such as each fitting's performance features, typical applications, materials and installation requirements. Clamps are reviewed as well.
US CPSC has issued an NPR for the exemption of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), high impact polystyrene (HIPS), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) from third party testing for regulated phthalates content.
Air Hydro Power of Louisville, KY has acquired Total Hose of Decatur and Huntsville, AL. With the addition of Air Hydro Power's product lines, Total Hose will have complete Automation, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Hose and Fitting offerings. Air Hydro Power currently has locations in Birmingham and Montgomery, AL, seven locations in KY and one location in Southern IN.
Ocean Craft Marine is pleased to announce thedevelopment, testing and delivery of another OCM industry first; A 9.8 meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Amphibious boat. Thisnew model Amphibious RHIB is no longer a prototype and has now entered full-production.
The US Department for Energy has issued the final rule for energy conservation regulations relating to battery charger efficiency. Stakeholders need to ensure compliance by June 13, 2018.