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EU Announces Voluntary Scheme for Conflict Minerals

March 5, 2014Kirsten Wallerstedt

On March 5 the European Union announced its proposal for responsible sourcing for minerals from conflict zones. The Regulation would require importers who “opt-in” to the self-certification scheme to exercise due diligence in line with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance.

Conflict Minerals Compliance - Heads Up: Purchases You Make This Year May End Up Reportable After the Transition Period

February 3, 2014Kirsten Wallerstedt

If your company has been relying on the “Undeterminable” designation to get you through the first two reporting periods – heads up. Your transition period may already be over, and you didn’t even realize it.

California Safe Cosmetics Program Launches Product Ingredient Database

January 24, 2014Kirsten Wallerstedt

Early last week, the California Safe Cosmetics Program (CSCP) publicly launched its new searchable cosmetic product database. Under the California Safe Cosmetics Act, cosmetic companies are required to provide data on products that contain a chemical ingredient known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Exploring the 2014 EPA Regulatory Agenda

December 12, 2013James Lee

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on 26 November 2013 published the 2014 regulatory agenda of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which lists EPA’s rulemaking priorities for the upcoming months.

U.S. EPA Proposes Reduced Ethanol Standard for Renewable Fuel

December 5, 2013Mujadala Abdul-Majid

The Environmental Protection Agency proposes the first “reduction” in the ethanol standard since the introduction of the Renewable Fuels Standard program.

Amendments to China’s Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision Explained

November 11, 2013Sookie Hong

The Regulation Concerning Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics has significant impact on the cosmetics industry in China and has provided the foundation for regulating both cosmetics manufacturing in China and cosmetics importing into China.

A Peek at Nascent EU Conflict Minerals Legislation: Broader Scope Than U.S. Law

September 11, 2013Kirsten Wallerstedt

Last week, the European Commissioner for Trade, Karel De Gucht, gave a speech to the Federation of German Industries (BDI) in Brussels, entitled “Conflict Minerals: The Need to Act.” The BDI event was titled “Responsible Sourcing of Minerals from Conflict-Affected Regions.”

Europe Prepares for Biocides Launch – What To Expect

August 22, 2013Kirsten Wallerstedt

Come 1 September, the new Biocidal Products Regulation will become applicable for companies, and all active substances on their own or in biocidal products must be associated with a dossier or a letter of access submitted to the European Chemicals Agency, with certain exceptions.

Russia REACH Set To Move Forward Tomorrow

August 19, 2013Emilia Vassileva and Kirsten Wallerstedt

On its meeting on August 20, 2013, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission plans to adopt a draft decision on the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union, “On the Safety of Chemical Products.” According to the draft decision, the Technical Regulation will be enforced on February 15, 2015.

The FDA Issues Two New Rules Implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011

August 6, 2013Mujadala Abdul-Majid

On 26 July 2013, the FDA published two proposed rules for purposes of implementing Sections 301 and 307 of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The proposed rules are intended to strengthen global food safety.







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