International Government Initiatives

2023/05/29 CPCA’s Annual Conference Presentation Decks Informational N/A

2023/02/16 France Appeals EU Court’s Annulment of TiO2 Classification as Carcinogen Cat 2 The appeal was filed on February 8, 2023 and follows the General Court's decision to annul TiO2's classification made in November 2022. The appeal process could now take up to two years. Member Attention Required N/A

2022/10/05 EU, US, Canada Take First Steps in the Development of a Global Chemicals Database Informational N/A

2022/05/11 ACA Alert – EPA Publishes Proposed Interim Decisions (PIDs) for 3 Common Biocides: Propiconazole, Folpet, and Diuron The proposed interim decisions were published on April 28, 2022 for a 60-day public comment period ending on June 27. Member Attention Required N/A

2022/05/06 CPCA Regulatory Summary May 6, 2022 Informational N/A

2022/04/26 CPCA Submission: Informal Consultation on Potential HPR Amendments to Add Chemicals Under Pressure and Modify the Aerosols Physical Hazard Class in the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) Member Attention Required N/A

2022/04/04 Revised American Society for Testing and Material (“ASTM”) Standard Includes for the First Time a Reference to PFAS Informational N/A

2022/02/22 Upcoming Triple COP (Conference of Parties) Meeting – (Stockholm Convention, Basel Convention, Rotterdam Convention) to Take Place June 6-17, 2022 Additional written comments and questions can be submitted by March 18, 2022 Member Attention Required N/A

2022/02/22 CEPE Highlights Threat to the Availability of Paint Preservatives in the EU Member Attention Required N/A

2022/02/22 Government Survey on Canadian Market Readiness for Substantiating Claims on Environmental Footprint in Products Exported to the EU Member Action Required N/A

2022/02/10 EU: Resorcinol to be Added to REACH Candidate List after Long Battle Member Attention Required N/A

2022/02/04 EU: Echa Consulting on Proposal to Add Eight SVHCs to Annex XIV Informational N/A

2022/02/04 Additive UV-328 Moves Step Closer to a POP Listing Member Attention Required N/A

2022/02/02 ISO/TS 21357:2022 Nanotechnologies — Evaluation of the Mean Size of Nano-objects in Liquid Dispersions by SMLS Informational N/A

2022/01/31 US Plastics Pact Releases “Problematic and Unnecessary Materials” List Informational N/A

2022/01/28 ACA to Comment to Washington Dept of Ecology, re: Safer Products for Washington Informational N/A

2022/01/20 EU Consulting on Proposal to Amend REACH Comments will be accepted until April 15, 2022. Following the consultation, the EU aims to present its final proposal by the end of the year. Member Attention Required N/A

2021/12/09 ECHA Publishes First Assessments of Regulatory Needs for 19 Groups of Chemicals Informational N/A

2021/12/09 CEFIC Report: Upcoming EU Chemical Legislation Puts Europe’s Fourth Largest Manufacturing Industry at Crucial Crossroads Informational N/A

2021/12/06 PCWG Update on Government’s Recent Proposal to List LC-PFCAs, Their Salts and Related Compounds to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Member Attention Required N/A

2021/11/23 Duke University Conducting New Study to Measure Chemical Exposure from Household Materials Member Attention Required N/A

2021/11/23 Canada Considers Tougher GHG Rules for Shipping Informational N/A

2021/11/16 NGOs Submit Paper to International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee Regarding Microplastics from Antifouling Paint Informational N/A

2021/11/08 CPCA Regulatory Review (Publications and Deadlines) – Summary Sent November 8, 2021 Informational N/A

2021/10/25 US EPA Proposes to Amend the National Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings Comments must be received by November 16 Informational N/A

2021/10/22 MEKO-Free Alkyds: Architectural Members Asked to Evaluate Effectiveness of Borchers Products as MEKO Alternatives CPCA should receive an update on ECCC's planned course of action on MEKO at the Paint and Coatings Working Group meeting in December 2021. Member Action Required N/A

2021/10/20 WCC Shares Chinese VOC Emissions Limits for Several Coatings Sectors Member Attention Required N/A

2021/09/09 EPA Issues Draft Scope for TSCA Risk Evaluation of Siloxane D4 Informational N/A

2021/08/06 CPCA Submission – Top 5 Variances Between Health Canada and OSHA’s Regulatory Proposals to Adopt GHS Rev. 7 Health Canada will be meeting US regulators in late Summer/ early Fall 2021 to discuss the variances that have been identified by industry as most impactful. Member Attention Required N/A

2021/08/05 Report of the Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS) on its 40th session Informational N/A

2021/07/15 SAICM Report Urges More Circularity for Building and Construction Materials Informational N/A

2021/07/15 CPCA Regulatory Review (Publications and Deadlines) – Summary Sent May 31, 2021 This summary was sent on May 31, 2021 two weeks following the Regulatory Publication on May 20, 2021 Informational N/A

2021/07/15 CPCA Regulatory Review (Publications and Deadlines) – Summary Sent July 5, 2021 This summary was sent on July 5, 2021 two weeks following the Regulatory Publication on June 15, 2021 Informational N/A

2021/07/13 US EPA Initiates Rulemaking Amendment for National VOC Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is expected in mid 2021 and a final Rule is expected by the end of 2021. Member Attention Required N/A

2021/07/12 CEFIC: European Commission is Working on a Digital Product Passport to Ensure Supply Chain Transparency Informational N/A

2021/07/12 Comparison Between Health Canada’s Proposed Regulations Amending the HPR (GHS, 7th Revised Edition) and the US OSHA Proposed Rulemaking to Amend the HCS CPCA is gathering member input on the Top 5 most burdensome variances identified in Health Canada's document ahead of a Health Canada - OSHA joint regulator meeting where these will be discussed in August. Member Action Required 2021/07/30

2021/07/12 EU: International Panel of Scientists Working on the ‘Essential Use’ Concept Designed a Template The EU executive has pledged to finalise criteria by 2022 but stakeholders have been divided over how it should be decided and who should be the judge Informational N/A

2021/06/29 US EPA Expects Methylene Chloride (CASRN 75-09-2) Evaluation by August 2022 EPA aims to publish a revised draft risk determination section in the methylene chloride risk evaluation in June of 2022 with the final risk determination due the following August. Informational N/A

2021/06/29 EU to Introduce Rolling List for Restrictions, Classification Intentions Informational N/A

2021/06/23 Registration of Polymers under EU REACH to Become a Reality Informational N/A

2021/06/16 EU: Industry Groups Oppose Introduction of Mixture Assessment Factor in REACH Informational N/A

2021/06/14 Proposition 65 to List Tetrahydrofuran (CAS RN 109-99-9), 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (CAS 103-11-7), Methyl Acrylate (CAS 96-33-3), and Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate, Technical Grade Written comments must be received by Monday, July 26, 2021 to be considered. Member Attention Required N/A

2021/06/10 Europe Consulting on Methoxychlor and UV-328 The consultation period ends on July 13, 2021. Informational N/A

2021/06/08 Sustainability Bonds Surge, Could Globally Hit US$650B in 2021 Informational N/A

2021/06/04 World Coatings Council Participating in Online Discussion on Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint The online webinar and discussion will take place on June 9, 2021 10:00 am - 11:30 ET Member Attention Required N/A

2021/06/02 EU’s Threat of a Green Tax – Carbon Border Tax Possibly Imposed on Imports The EU is considering the introduction of a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) no later than 2023. The European Commission is expected to present a proposal in the second quarter of 2021. Informational N/A

2021/05/28 Mercosur Countries Aim for ‘Regulatory Convergence’ on GHS Informational N/A

2021/05/28 CPCA Informs Global Affairs Canada of the Potential Impacts of Listing UV-328 as a Persistent Organic Pollutant Under the Stockholm Convention The next UN expert committee of the Stockholm Convention is scheduled for September 2021. The process for designating a substance as a persistent organic pollutant typically takes several years. Member Attention Required N/A

2021/05/27 WCC Consultant Provides Update on Global Sustainability Report A first draft of the report is still targeted for early Fall 2021. Informational N/A

2021/05/21 UNSCEGHS Session to be Held July 5-7, 2021 The meeting will be held July 5-7, 2021. Informational N/A

2021/05/14 Update on Status of TiO2 Risk Assessments Internationally and in Canada – Updated August 9, 2021 Member Attention Required N/A

2021/05/10 TDMA/ACA Update on TiO2: EU Held Special CARACAL Meeting on May 4, 2021 The classification for titanium dioxide came into force last year and will apply from October 1. Informational N/A

2021/05/03 ECCC Updates CPCA Members on the Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials – October 2021 Status Update Member Action Required N/A

2021/04/26 Notice of Intent to Address PFAS-Class Substances Published in Canada Gazette I There is no detailed timeline associated with this Notice of Intent. Within the next two years, the government will publish a State of PFAS Report, which will summarize relevant information gathered on the class of PFAS. Member Action Required N/A

2021/04/22 Mexico Developing Federal Standards to Regulate VOC Content in Architectural Coatings Adoption and implementation timelines are still unknown Member Attention Required N/A

2021/04/07 German Study Suggests Marine Paints as Significant Source of Microplastics in Seawater Member Attention Required N/A

2021/04/06 Standards Council of Canada to Offer New Internal Auditing Course in Fall 2021 Informational N/A

2021/04/06 ESG and Sustainable Finance Opportunities In Canada (Video) Member Attention Required N/A

2021/03/30 Five (5) Sustainability Trends in Business Informational N/A

2021/03/17 ACA Reviews the New EU Chemical Strategy Some changes are planned within the next two years. For instance, new CLP hazard classes and an expansion of SVHC criteria are expected by the end of 2021. Member Attention Required N/A

2021/03/16 U of T Researchers Call for Lifecycle Studies for Insulation Flame Retardant PolyFR Informational N/A

2021/03/09 OECD Publishes Guidance for the Identification and Selection of Safer Chemical Alternatives Member Attention Required N/A

2021/02/22 Report of the Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals on its thirty-ninth session Informational N/A

2021/02/17 US EPA: 1,4-Dioxane Risk Management under TSCA Section 6 to Follow Final Risk Evaluation Publication Member Attention Required N/A

2021/02/10 International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6, 2021 Member Attention Required N/A

2021/01/28 Possible Major Global Issue Ahead: UN Expert Committee to Determine If Widely Used UV Stabilizer (CAS RN 25973-55-1) Is a Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) to be Banned Switzerland's proposal to add this UV stabilizer to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention points to studies demonstrating its ubiquitous presence worldwide, from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic, and states that pathways that transport it around the globe include plastic debris and microplastics. The next step in the UN expert committee examination process is to draft a risk profile of CAS RN 25973-55-1, which will be assessed in September 2021 at the next meeting of the POPs review committee. This substance is already on the EU Authorization list with a sunset date of November 27, 2023. The earliest that a global ban maybe applicable is 2023. Member Action Required N/A

2021/01/22 US: Will 2021 Be the Year for US Environmental Justice Legislation? Some States Are Already Leading the Way Informational N/A

2021/01/18 EPA Seeks Small Business Input on Risk Management Rulemakings for n-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) Informational N/A

2021/01/18 ACA and Other Trade Bodies Slam ‘Overly Conservative’ Isothiazolinones Draft Review Informational N/A

2021/01/18 WCC/ACA/CPCA Alert Members on TiO2 Development: TDMA Is Seeking Critical Input on an Amended European Commission’s Technical Guidance on Classification of Wastes Informational N/A

2021/01/15 WCC Update on 2030 EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Informational N/A

2021/01/14 CSI, ASTM Integrate Standards in Platform Informational N/A

2021/01/08 Key Outcomes of the Virtual 12th Conference of the Vienna Convention (PART I) & 32nd Meeting of Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer Member Attention Required N/A

2020/12/16 EU Plans to Review the Definition of a Nanomaterial Consultation Launched by the End of 2020 Informational N/A

2020/12/10 IARC Monographs Assess Carcinogenicity of Acrolein, Crotonaldehyde, and Arecoline Informational N/A

2020/12/09 NIA Responds to the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment Informational N/A

2020/12/09 Global Ban on PFOA Enters into Force under the Stockholm Convention: Canada and 18 Other Countries Have not Yet Implemented It Informational N/A

2020/12/02 US EPA Publishes TSCA Draft Scope Documents for Risk Evaluations of Two Phthalates: DIDP (CAS RN 26761-40-0) and DINP (CAS RN 28553-12-0) The documents were published on November 17 and November 27 respectively and comments will be accepted for the next 45 days Member Attention Required N/A

2020/11/25 EPA Consults on Draft Handbook for the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Informational N/A

2020/11/20 Internet of Things Cybersecurity Legislation Clears Congress, Heads to White House For President’s Signature Informational N/A

2020/11/17 CEPE: EU Committed to Being Carbon Neutral by 2050, European Green Deal is the Roadmap Informational N/A

2020/11/16 US EPA Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for Several Pesticides Include DBNPA Informational N/A

2020/10/28 US EPA Proposes Ban on Irgarol in Antifouling Paints Member Attention Required N/A

2020/10/27 Supporting Viable Supply Chains of Critical Minerals in the US and Canada – Webinar Nov 24th The webinar will be held on November 24th, 2020 at 1:30pm ET. Pre-registration is required online. Member Attention Required N/A

2020/10/26 Graphrene 2020 Scheduled for November 16-17, 2020 Informational N/A

2020/10/09 ACA Product Stewardship Committee Surveyed Members on First/Second Handlers Workplace Exposure & Warns About EPA Proposed Cancellation of DBNPA (CAS RN 10222-01-2) Member Attention Required N/A

2020/10/08 US: TSCA Final Risk Evaluation for NMP Possibly Delayed Following Producers’ Request Informational N/A

2020/10/08 WCC: Lead Alliance Holds Global Webinar for Policymakers on Lead Paint Laws Informational N/A

2020/09/30 US EPA Reverses Draft TSCA Evaluation Findings and Identifies Risks to Workers, Environment in Final Evaluation of HBCD Member Attention Required N/A

2020/09/10 US EPA Publishes Final Risk Evaluation for 1-Bromopropane and Methylene Chloride Informational N/A

2020/09/08 This Year’s Previously Postponed International Roadcheck Now Scheduled for Sept. 9-11 Member Attention Required N/A

2020/09/04 California Prop 6 Carcinogen Identification Committee to Meet on Seven Chemicals for Prioritization Informational N/A

2020/09/02 EPA Releases Long Overdue Updates on Toxicity-Values Based on Sound Science Informational N/A

2020/08/12 California Adopts Cancer Inhalation Risk Factors for PCBTF Informational N/A

2020/08/11 WCC Submits Comments on European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Call for Evidence on Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Member Attention Required N/A

2020/07/22 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) Took Place on July 7-16, 2020 Informational N/A

2020/07/20 NGOs, Workers Union Sue Over TSCA Methylene Chloride Risk Evaluation Member Attention Required N/A

2020/07/13 New UN Lead Publication Informational N/A

2020/07/13 EPA Proposes Lead-Dust Clearance Levels to Harmonize with the Dust-Lead Hazard Standard Informational N/A

2020/07/09 EU: Update on Continuing Microplastic Restriction Activities The Secretariat of the World Coatings Council considers preparing supportive comments to the European Council of the Paint, Printing, Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry (CEPE) position which will be submitted to Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) via the current open consultation ending on September 1, 2020. CPCA will consider preparing its own comments reinforcing the CEPE position to deter similar future initiatives in Canada Member Action Required N/A

2020/07/06 U.S. EPA Submitted Information Collection Request Regarding National VOC Emission Standards for Consumer Products Informational N/A

2020/07/06 EPA Completed Its First Risk Evaluation under the Amended TSCA for Methylene Chloride Informational N/A

2020/07/02 EU: ECHA’s Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Expansion Could Impact the Paint and Coatings Supply Member Attention Required N/A

2020/07/02 US EPA: Changes Coming to TSCA Review Process and New Rule for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Informational N/A

2020/07/02 ACA Responding to US EPA Information Gathering Initiative on Perchloroethylene (CAS No. 127-18-4) in Paint and Adhesives Formulations and Product Uses Informational N/A

2020/07/02 July 1: Implementation Date of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Compliance Deadline N/A

2020/06/30 EU: TDMA Interpretation of the Harmonized Classification of TiO2 to Guide Manufacturers/Importers in Its Application Member Attention Required N/A

2020/06/30 US EPA Proposed SNUR for Carbon Nanotubes Informational N/A

2020/06/17 ACA Comment on EPA Scoping Documents of 20 High Priority Substances on June 8 Informational N/A

2020/06/17 ACA Reports US EPA Publications of New Final SNURs (Batch 19-4.B) and Proposed SNURs (Batch 20-6.B) Informational N/A

2020/06/11 Mexico’s Industry Body Working on Alternative Chemicals Management Proposal Informational N/A

2020/06/11 EU: Echa’s Rac Seeks Tougher Microplastics Restriction Proposal Member Attention Required N/A

2020/06/09 WCC Comments on Amendments to EU Poison Center Regulations Member Attention Required N/A

2020/06/05 Use of SHVCs in the EU: Reminder of SCIP Requirements for Notifications under a EU Waste Framework Directive Member Attention Required N/A

2020/05/29 39th UNSCEGHS Session Postponed until December 2020 Informational N/A

2020/05/29 AFNOR Proposes a New ISO Technical Committee on Social Responsibility Informational N/A

2020/05/15 EU ‘Chemicals Universe’ Project of over 21,000 Substances to Speed up Regulatory Action and Generate Extra Data Request for Industry Informational N/A

2020/05/14 TiO2 Manufacturers Association to Pursue Legal Challenge of EU Classification The transition period ends on Sep 9, 2021 after which products containing TiO2 at more than 1% w/w must comply with new labelling requirements. Industry will submit documents to intervene by September 2020 with the main legal briefings due by February 2021; an oral hearing will follow in 2022 Member Attention Required N/A

2020/05/14 TiO2 Manufacturers Association to Pursue Legal Challenge of EU Classification The transition period ends on Sep 9, 2021 after which products containing TiO2 at more than 1% w/w must comply with new labelling requirements. Industry will submit documents to intervene by September 2020 with the main legal briefings due by February 2021; an oral hearing will follow in 2022 Member Action Required 2020/09/09

2020/05/12 ASTM to Propose Standard Test for Coating Wettability Member Attention Required N/A

2020/04/24 SAICM Brief Previews Chemicals Management Needs Beyond 2020 Informational N/A

2020/04/16 CPCA Bulletin: Paint and Coatings Declared Essential Service by the Federal Government Member Attention Required N/A

2020/04/15 California Proposes Definition of ‘Microplastics in Drinking Water’ Informational N/A

2020/04/14 EU Published New Harmonized Classification for Cobalt Metal and Seven Cobalt Compounds Informational N/A

2020/04/09 Canadian Paint & Coatings Industry Market Update Member Attention Required N/A

2020/04/08 CVSA’s New 2020 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is Now in Effect Informational N/A

2020/04/07 New Materials: Brilliant White without Pigments: Alternative to TiO2 Modeled on Nature? Member Attention Required N/A

2020/04/06 CPCA Bulletin: Essential Workplaces Updated by the Ontario Government Member Attention Required N/A

2020/04/06 Industry Consultations Ahead of Canada’s Participation in WTO TBT Committee Meeting, Scheduled for May 12, 2020 Member Attention Required N/A

2020/04/06 CPCA Bulletin: CPCA Members Engage in Best Practices to Sustain Ongoing Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic Member Attention Required N/A

2020/04/03 CPCA Bulletin: Ontario Government Updates List of Essential Workplaces Member Attention Required N/A

2020/04/02 CPCA Bulletin: Government Details on Wage Subsidy Program for Businesses Informational N/A

2020/04/01 EPA Announces Plan to Reduce TSCA Fees Burden for Stakeholders Informational N/A

2020/03/31 Federal & Provincial Government Support & Programs for Business Related to COVID-19 The following information will be updated as CPCA follows the ongoing changes and decisions being made across Canada at the Federal and Provincial levels to support businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Member Attention Required N/A

2020/03/26 CPCA Bulletin: ONTARIO ACTION PLAN IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS Member Attention Required N/A

2020/03/25 EPA Releases Final Chemical Data Reporting Rule Informational N/A

2020/03/24 CPCA Bulletin: List of Essential Services In Canada’s Two Largest Provinces Informational N/A

2020/03/23 Federal Government Support for Industry During COVID-19 Member Action Required 2020/04/03

2020/03/20 COVID-19 Creating a Supply Chain Issue for Canadian/US CASE Members: ACA/CPCA Quickly Joining Force to Seek CASE Exemption Member Action Required N/A

2020/03/19 ECHA’s Committees Concluded on Five Restrictions to be Adopted in June, But Disagreed on ECHA’s Proposed Restriction of Intentionally-added Microplastics Still to be Debated Informational N/A

2020/03/13 ACA and Several World Coatings Council Associations to Analyze Single-use Rigid Plastic Container Issues in the Paint Industry Informational N/A

2020/02/27 CPCA WCC Update Presented at the PCWG Meeting of December 11, 2019 Informational N/A

2020/02/19 EU Publishes Official Regulation on Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Member Action Required N/A

2020/02/13 ACA: US EPA Publishes Preliminary Lists of Companies Responsible for Risk Evaluation Fees March 27, 2020 – All manufacturers and importers must self-identify to EPA concerning the 20 high priority chemicals Informational N/A

2020/02/13 IISD Outlines SAICM Recent Publication of a Policy Brief to Promote Reduction of Chemicals of Concern in Textiles, Toys, Building Materials and Electronics Informational N/A

2020/02/12 TiO2 Update: International Industry Gathered on February 11, 2020 Informational N/A

2020/01/30 EU Parliament Rejects TiO2 Classification Objection Informational N/A

2020/01/29 US: ACA Urges Washington Legislature to Amend Copper Antifouling Bill Informational N/A

2020/01/29 EU: NMP Restriction to Take Effect in May 2020 Informational N/A

2020/01/28 Notice of a Draft Cancer Inhalation Unit Risk Factor for p-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene(p-chlorobenzotrifluoride, PCBTF) for Review by the Scientific Review Panel Informational N/A

2020/01/23 OECD Publishes International Best Practices for Identification of Priorities within Chemicals Management Systems Informational N/A

2020/01/13 ISO/TC 322 Developing Standards to Support Alignment of the Global Financial System with the SDGs Informational N/A

2020/01/08 Updates on 12 Principles of Green Chemistry Informational N/A

2020/01/07 IARC Monographs Provides Evaluations of the Carcinogenicity of Methyl Acrylate, Ethyl Acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl Acrylate, and Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate Informational N/A

2020/01/07 ECHA’s Committees Conclude on Two Restrictions and 10 Harmonized Classification and Labeling Opinions Informational N/A

2020/01/06 US EPA Comment period on Draft NMP Risk Evaluation Ends on January 21, 2020 (CAS RN 872-50-4) Informational N/A

2019/12/10 South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Proposed to Modify Their Miscellaneous Metal Parts Rule (Rule 1107) Informational N/A

2019/12/06 ACA: EPA Pre-published a Final Rule Adding Hazardous Waste Aerosol Cans to the Federal Universal Waste Program and to Set Voluntary Nationwide Recycling Goals in Early 2020 Informational N/A

2019/11/26 EU CEPE: “Not the Right Approach” for TiO2 Informational N/A

2019/11/15 ACA: EPA Proposes Additional Substantiation Questions for TSCA Inventory CBI Claims Related to Confidential Identities Informational N/A

2019/11/12 Building Confidence for Risk Assessment and Governance of Nanomaterials Informational N/A

2019/11/12 EU: ECHA Publishes Draft CoRAP for 2020-2022 where Some Substances Have a Nanoform Informational N/A

2019/11/07 EU: TiO2 Classification Hits Rare Obstacle at EU Council Informational N/A

2019/11/07 Informed Substitution: French Regulatory Agency Anses Concludes Bisphenol B Is an Endocrine Disruptor Informational N/A

2019/10/31 US House Committee Advances Sustainable Chemistry Bill Informational N/A

2019/10/31 Echa Recommends OELs on Lead, But Cannot Propose One on Diisocyanates Informational N/A

2019/10/31 TDMA Update on EU Decision on TiO2 Informational N/A

2019/10/31 EPA: Methylene Chloride Poses an Unreasonable Risk under TSCA Member Action Required N/A

2019/10/09 EU Ban on Halogenated Flame Retardants in Electronic Displays is Effective March 1, 2021 Compliance Deadline N/A

2019/10/09 EU: Get Ready for New REACH Requirements for Nanomaterials Member Action Required 2020/01/01

2019/10/04 SAICM/IP.3/9 Provides an Analysis of SAICM Activities from 2006-2015 to Help Stakeholders Decide on Future Arrangements for SAICM Informational N/A

2019/10/04 EU: Cefic Publishes Guidelines to Promote a Better Emergency Response Informational N/A

2019/10/04 US Coalitions Declared 2020s Decade of Action on Climate, Biodiversity and SDGs Informational N/A

2019/10/04 UN: Worker Exposure to Toxic Chemicals a ‘Crisis’, Says UN Human Rights Council Informational N/A

2019/09/13 Prop 65 List of All Substances Known to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity Informational N/A

2019/09/10 TiO2: Titanium Dioxyde Manufacturers Association (TDMA) and 300 Groups/Companies Including CPCA and Several Members Sign and Send Joint Letter to European Commission Member Action Required N/A

2019/08/15 July 2019 UNSCEGHS Meeting Minutes & 8th Revised Version of GHS Informational N/A

2019/08/12 US EPA Releases Draft TSCA Evaluation for 1-bromopropane 1-BP exposure/uses in spray adhesives and sealants applications and formulations are being targeted (processing and downstream uses) Informational N/A

2019/08/02 EPA Proposes a Rule to Address Four PBIT under TSCA Informational N/A

2019/08/02 EU Publishes Guidelines to Assist Compliance with NMP Restrictions Informational N/A

2019/08/02 US Lawmakers Revive National Zero Waste Act as a Component of the Green New Deal and at the Same Time a National Legislation on Plastic Waste is Being Introduced Informational N/A

2019/08/02 US EPA: One Confidential Business Information Safety Net Now Gone Informational N/A

2019/08/02 US Transportation: Consultation to Allow Drivers under 21 to Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles Informational N/A

2019/08/02 OSHA Redesigns Whistleblower Website Informational N/A

2019/08/02 Proposition 65 Lists PCBTF Informational N/A

2019/08/02 Draft TSCA Evaluations for 1,4-Dioxane, HBCD Released Informational N/A

2019/08/02 EPA Updated Inspection Process: ‘No Surprises’ Enforcement Principle Unlikely to Impact TSCA Informational N/A

2019/08/02 New House Bill Sustainable Chemistry R&D Act to Direct Industry to Develop More Sustainable Chemicals and Alternatives to Chemicals of Concern Informational N/A

2019/07/19 US Introduced Federal Legislation to Help Reduce Plastic Waste, Which Requires National Deposits for Containers and Bans the Use of Expanded Polystyrene in Certain Products Informational N/A

2019/07/19 EU Court Confirms Classification of Bisphenol A as a Substance of Very High Concern Informational N/A

2019/07/16 EU TIO2 Classification: Special Caracal September 17-18 Meeting Could be Followed by Final EC Classification Decision in October 2019 Member Action Required 2019/09/18

2019/06/28 US Senate Introduced the Save Our Seas Act 2.0 to Address Plastic Debris by Supporting Innovative Ways to Repurpose and Convert Used Plastics into Chemicals Informational N/A

2019/06/21 US: Vermont Governor Signs Into Law Changes to Children’s Toxics Scheme Informational N/A

2019/06/21 Maine Bill on PFASs, Phthalates in Food Packaging Becomes Law Manufacturer-requested TSCA evaluations recently were a call for ‘Full confidence’ in DIDP, DINP safety. An EPA confirmation of safety was deemed necessary important to businesses and consumers, backed by the peer review required by law. Informational N/A

2019/06/21 EU: Cefic Launches its new Mid-Century Vision Report to 2050 Informational N/A

2019/06/18 EU: Formaldehyde Producers Commit to Early Implementation of New EU OEL to be Implemented by mid-2021 Informational N/A

2019/06/14 Mexico Environment Ministry Plans to Implement Rotterdam Convention and Develop Comprehensive Strategy for Chemical Substances and Pesticides Informational N/A

2019/06/14 Israel to Publish GHS Regulations Informational N/A

2019/06/14 European Commission Completes Consultation for Inclusion of 12 Additional Substances in REACH Authorization List Informational N/A

2019/06/14 European Parliament Passed April Resolution Urging Next EC to Tackle Endocrine Disruptors “Swiftly” and EC Is Consulting in May 2019 Informational N/A

2019/06/14 Ecuador: INEN Sets New Requirements for Domestic and Imported Paint and Coatings INEN has published its “Proyecto de Segunda Revision del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 061 (2R) "Pinturas" (Draft second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (PRTE INEN) No. 061 "Paints”). Informational N/A

2019/06/14 Colombia Ends Public Consultation on Food Contact Regulation Which Could Come Into Law in October 2019 Informational N/A

2019/06/14 Safe Work Australia (SWA) to Seek Comment on Adopting Seventh Revision of GHS for Workplace Hazardous Chemicals Informational N/A

2019/06/14 Argentina Industrial Chemicals Regulation Gains Traction with Canada’s CMP Being Among the Approach to Consider: Chile and Colombia Also Working on a Draft Law Informational N/A

2019/06/14 China, India Key to Achieving Global Sound Chemicals Management, Not Just UNEP and the Voluntary SAICM Informational N/A

2019/06/07 Argentina Finalizes Chemicals Management Bill Targeting Industrial Products/Substances Informational N/A

2019/06/07 Eurasian States Progress with Cooperative Framework on Chemicals Management Informational N/A

2019/06/07 China’s Draft Food Contact Materials (FCM) Adhesives Standard Out for Comment Informational N/A

2019/06/06 IPPIC-World Coatings Council (WCC) Activities – Update on 2020 WCC Meeting, EU TiO2, Microplastics and the UN Lead Paint Alliance Informational N/A

2019/06/05 ACA: The US EPA Released the Proposed Boat Manufacturing and Reinforced Plastic MACT RTR Informational N/A

2019/06/05 ACA: Pre-publication of the EPA Industrial Surface Coating MACT Residual Risk and Technology Review (RTR) Informational N/A

2019/06/05 American Coatings Association (ACA) Launches a Dedicated Page Entitled “Member Sustainability Stories” Informational N/A

2019/06/04 ECHA Supporting the European Commission in Establishing Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) for Selected Chemicals (Five Determinations Per Year) Informational N/A

2019/06/04 New ECHA Service Planned for Launch in 2020: The European Union Chemical Legislation Finder (EUCLEF) Informational N/A

2019/06/04 ECHA Safer Chemicals Conference May 21-22, 2019 – All Materials Available Online Informational N/A

2019/06/04 OEHHA Announces Draft Reference Exposure Levels for Toluene for Review by Scientific Panel Informational N/A

2019/05/29 CPCA 106th Annual Conference & AGM Presentation Decks Informational N/A

2019/05/09 EPA Announces Nearly Complete Ban on Asbestos Informational N/A

2019/05/09 IARC Update Frustrates Industry and NGOs Member Action Required N/A

2019/05/09 US OEHHA: Nickel (Soluble Compounds) Added to Prop 65 Informational N/A

2019/05/09 2019 CARB Suggested Control Measure: See Language Change on Multiple Containers for Color Consistency Informational N/A

2019/05/09 EU Seeking a Uniform Regulation for VOC Emissions from Coatings Informational N/A

2019/05/09 US Methylene Chloride: Commercial Paint and Coating Removal Training, Certification and Limited Access Program Proposed Informational N/A

2019/05/09 Court Orders US EPA to Revisit CBI Substantiation Informational N/A

2019/05/09 New York Move to Restrict Flame Retardants and Other Substances in Children’s Products Informational N/A

2019/05/09 New Product Category Rule (PCR) Development Process Launching for Powder Coatings Informational N/A

2019/05/07 EU Seeking a Uniform Regulation for VOC Emissions from Coatings Informational N/A

2019/05/02 Polyurethanes: “Expect Diisocyanates Restriction by 2020 at the Earliest” Informational N/A

2019/04/30 Washington’s State Passed a Bill Impose Restrictions or Prohibitions on Chemicals of Concern in Products Informational N/A

2019/04/30 PCWG: RCC Joint Work Plan Update for 2020-2021 Informational N/A

2019/04/30 Cobalt: Responsible Sourcing in Your Supply Chain The Cobalt Industry Responsible Assessment Framework (CIRAF) was developed to consolidate the efforts of the entities involved, directly or indirectly, with the mining of cobalt Informational N/A

2019/04/29 Brexit Extended until October 31,2019 Informational N/A

2019/04/29 ECHA Consultation on Proposal for Microplastics: World Coatings Council (WCC) to Provide Input Informational N/A

2019/04/23 ACA: New York Proposes to Eliminate Small Container Exemption from AIM Rule Informational N/A

2019/04/10 EU Reminder: MIT to be Eliminated as a Consumer Waterborne Paint Preservative By 2021 Informational N/A

2019/04/10 EU Enforcement Authorities to Focus on Evaluation Decisions Informational N/A

2019/04/10 ECHA Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) to Evaluate 31 Substances in 2019 Informational N/A

2019/04/10 ECHA: Overcoming a Substitution Challenge: Antifouling Informational N/A

2019/04/10 EPA Conducting Risk and Technology Review National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing NESHAP review for Miscellaneous Organic Chemical (MON) Manufacturing Informational N/A

2019/04/10 ACA: Upcoming Restrictions on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Informational N/A

2019/04/10 ACA Developing Guidance Document on Risk Management Program (RMP) The latest amendments related to the Accidental Release Prevention Requirements Informational N/A

2019/04/10 ACA Challenges NYSDEC VOC AIM Rules Proposal to Remove Small Container Exemption Informational N/A

2019/04/09 Changing Climate Report States Both Past and Future Warming in Canada Doubled the Magnitude of Global Warming Informational N/A

2019/04/02 ISO 18091 Standard Updated to Bring Sustainable Development to Local Government Informational N/A

2019/04/02 EU Drafted a Law on Cobalt Compounds in Electronic Products Conflict mineral neodymium batteries product certifications Informational N/A

2019/03/31 FSAR for CMP-2 Flame Retardants Subgrouping Coming Up in the Spring, Two FR Targeted for Prohibitions The FSAR will likely confirm Two Flame Retardants DP and DPDEP already proposed to be added to the Regulations for Prohibitions in Canada including PFOS, PFAs, etc Informational N/A

2019/03/29 ACA Updates CPCA on the US Carcinogenic Classification Status of VOC-exempt PCBTF Oxsol 100 Informational N/A

2019/03/29 The US Files Objection to World Trade Association Regarding TiO2 Classification Titanium Dioxyde WTO Informational N/A

2019/03/26 WCC: Update of Activities of the Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) IPPIC Responsible Mica Initiative OECD Due Diligence for Responsible Supply Chains Informational N/A

2019/03/25 Europe Begins Consultation on Food Contact Materials Informational N/A

2019/03/22 Hazards and Risks of Inhaled Poorly Soluble Particles – Where Do We Stand after 30 Years of Research? PSLT Informational N/A

2019/03/22 EU Proposed Decision on TiO2 Carcinogenic Classification: Follow-up of the March 2019 EU and WTO Meetings US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico raised issue WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. EU officials at the WTO have offered some counterpoints we need to clarify Member Action Required N/A

2019/03/20 CPCA Reviews US EPA’s Announcement of New Prioritization Candidates for Next Round of TSCA Risk Assessment Informational N/A

2019/03/19 ACA: US Publishes Final Pre-publication of a Rule Restricting Consumer Uses of Methylene Chloride in Paint Strippers and an ANPRM for Commercial Uses Member Action Required N/A

2019/03/13 Governance Discussions to Continue at SAICM Regarding Chemicals and Waste and Sustainability Informational N/A

2019/03/13 Bill Would Let Illinois Cities, Counties Ban Coal Tar Sealants Informational N/A

2019/03/13 US EPA Toxic Chemical Releases in the Environment Increased by 13% in 2017 Informational N/A

2019/03/13 Ace Hardware Corporation Is 13th US Retailer to Stop Distributing Paint Strippers Containing Methylene Chloride and NMP Informational N/A

2019/03/13 ACA: EPA to Likely Release Proposed Miscellaneous Coatings Manufacturing MACT and Miscellaneous Chemicals Manufacturing MACT (MON) RTR Rules in May of 2019 Informational N/A

2019/03/13 Intertek Transportation Technologies Webinar: Global New Chemicals and Toxic Substances Management Informational N/A

2019/03/13 EU: Biocidal Products Committee Concludes on Union Authorisations for Disinfectants Carbendazim Informational N/A

2019/03/13 How to Notify PIC Exports to the UK after UK’s Withdrawal from the EU Informational N/A

2019/03/13 EU Court of Justice’s Ruling Annuls Decision to Authorize DCC to Sell Lead Chromates in the EU Informational N/A

2019/03/13 South Africa Takes Major Step Towards Implementing the UN Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Classification and labelling of chemicals Informational N/A

2019/03/13 ICCA Seeks ‘Reinvigorated’ Post-2020 Global Chemicals Framework The ICCA will continue to oppose the idea of a binding global agreement for chemicals and waste, while supporting the continuation of the UN’s voluntary SAICM programme. A [legally binding treaty on chemicals] could take five years to negotiate and then another five to ten years to achieve full implementation Informational N/A

2019/03/13 Presentations of the NanoReg2 Meeting Held on February 26, 2019 Informational N/A

2019/02/27 European Inspectors to Target Online Sales of Chemicals and SDS Informational N/A

2019/02/27 ACA: Massachusetts DEP Amended its Toxic or Hazardous Substances List DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) Informational N/A

2019/02/27 CPCA Supports International Actions Against European Commission Recent’s Endorsement of TiO2 Classification as Cat 2 Carcinogen Informational N/A

2019/02/27 ECHA Publishes Restriction Reports on Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers and Siloxanes (D4, D5 and D6) Informational N/A

2019/02/27 EU Companies to Provide More Information on Nanomaterials by January 1, 2020 Informational N/A

2019/02/25 ECCC, HC and PMRA Participated in International Review of Stockholm Convention, Basel Convention and Rotterdam Convention PFOA PFOS carbosulfan pesticide such as fenthion, pesticide formulations containing paraquat, chrysotile asbestos, acetochlor, hexabromocyclododecane and phorate Informational N/A

2019/02/22 Overview on Legislation and Scientific Approaches for Risk Assessment of Combined Exposure to Multiple Chemicals: The Potential EuroMix Contribution Informational N/A

2019/02/22 European Commission ‘NanoData Landscape Compilation’ Informational N/A

2019/02/22 EU Consults on Boric Acid and Other Borates Informational N/A

2019/02/22 US EPA Released its Final TSCA Inventory Member Action Required 2019/05/20

2019/02/22 EU: 10th ATP In Force Since December 1, 2018 Member Action Required 2018/12/01

2019/02/22 European Commission Implementing Registration Procedure for New Substances and Requirements for Dossiers Update Informational N/A

2019/02/22 ACA: Vermont Proposes Additional Chemicals for Restrictions on Children’s Products Informational N/A

2019/02/22 OECD Puts Forward Idea for a Global Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) for Plastics Considerations and criteria for sustainable plastics from a chemicals perspective says MRSL could support quality and consistency in recycling. The report recommends Gadsl. Cefic is still developing its position Informational N/A

2019/02/21 NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Plan for 2018 – 2025 Informational N/A

2019/02/21 OEHHA Publishes Notice of Draft Reference Exposure Levels for Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (Monomer and Polyisocyanates) Informational N/A

2019/02/21 Update on U.S. Conflict Minerals & Sanctions Informational N/A

2019/02/21 REACH Restrictions Regarding PU Hardeners with Greater Than 0.1% of Residual Free Monomeric Diisocyanates Informational N/A

2019/02/21 EU ECHA: New SVHC Substances Added to the Candidate List Member Action Required 2019/01/15

2019/02/21 EU REACH Adjustments Based on the Waste Framework Directive Member Action Required 2020/01/05

2019/02/21 OECD Publishes Two New Reports on Chemical Substitutions and Alternative Assessment Informed substitutions(IS), Alternative Assessment (AA) Informational N/A

2019/02/21 China Proposes Regulatory Overhaul Targeting Environmental Risks from Chemicals Informational N/A

2019/02/21 EPA Identifies Next Batch of High Priority Chemicals Under TSCA Informational N/A

2019/02/11 TiO2: CPCA Presses Global Affairs Canada to Raise Issue to International TBT on the EU’s Decision Technical Barrier to Trade (TBT) to address IPPIC, CEPE opposition to the EU decision to classify TiO2 as a Category 2 carcinogen Informational N/A

2019/02/11 European Commission Publishes a Guide Entitled “How to Act in Dossier Evaluation” Informational N/A

2019/02/04 Consultation on Two Changes to be Made to Proposed Amendments to O3-depleting Substances and Halocarbons Alternatives Regulations Informational N/A

2019/02/01 17th Annual Responsible Business Summit Europe 2018 Post Conference Report In this report, a range of organizations explored how to influence suppliers towards long-term vision. Businesses should drive transformational change to deliver long-term impacts. The Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures will increase demand for sustainability information, said GRI Informational N/A

2019/01/31 ECHA Proposes to Restrict Intentionally Added Microplastics in Consumer and Professional Products The definition of microplastic is wide, covering small, typically microscopic (less than 5mm), synthetic polymer particles that resist (bio)degradation. Informational N/A

2019/01/30 ECHA Outlines Key Priorities for 2019 Biocides, Supply Chain Communication and Enforcement for All Pieces of Regulations Informational N/A

2019/01/30 US Customs Border Publishes Enforcement Guidance electronic manifest commercial trucks Informational N/A

2019/01/30 Canada’s WTO Technical Barriers to Trade Expresses Concerns Regarding EU Hazard-Based Approach on Endocrine Disruptors Informational N/A

2019/01/30 NSF International and ACA to Collaborate on Architectural Sustainability Standard NSF International to Collaborate with the American Coatings Association (ACA) on Architectural Sustainability Standard Member Action Required N/A

2019/01/28 Consultation on Possible Future WTO negotiations on e-Commerce Global Affairs Canada is seeking the views of the Canadian public and interested stakeholders on the scope of potential future negotiations on electronic commerce (e-commerce) at the World Trade Organization. Informational N/A

2019/01/24 ACA VOC Update for RI, NY, CO, CARB and SCAQMD Informational N/A

2019/01/24 CPCA & ACA Push for Further US/Canada Alignment on Biocides Evaluation Programs to be Added to Next RCC Joint Plan Regulatory Cooperation Council Consulted Canadian Industry in 2017 and US industry in Fall 2018 Regarding Elimination of Differences in Existing Regulations That Cause Issues. ACA and CPCA proposed to add the topic of biocides misalignment to the Next RCC joint plan 2019-2021 and encouraged EPA/PMRA biannual meetings for paint Informational N/A

2019/01/22 US Regulatory Update on Methylene Chloride Informational N/A

2019/01/18 Next 2019 IPPIC Meeting to Hold WORKSHOP on Sustainability Informational N/A

2019/01/16 EU Compliance: New RoHS2 Phthalate Substance Restrictions to Become Effective in July 2019 Informational N/A

2019/01/11 A Way Forward: Joint Declaration and Framework to Manage Risks Related to the Use of Reprotoxic Substances at the Workplace European framework to consolidate workplace chemicals regulations Informational N/A

2019/01/07 CPCA Letter to Canadian Trade Authorities Regarding EU Classification of TiO2 as a Carcinogen Letter to Global Affairs Canada regarding potential WTO Technical Barrier Trade from EU classification of TiO2 Informational N/A

2018/12/14 Canada’s statement to the WTO Technical Trade Barrier Committee regarding EU Proposal For the Classification of Compounds as Endocrine Disruptors Informational N/A

2018/12/12 Europe’s notification to the WTO regarding the classification of TiO2 as a Carcinogen WTO will accept comments regarding Europe's proposed actions to classify TiO2 as a category 2 carcinogen. CPCA has engaged Canadian trade officials at Global Affairs Canada regarding this potential technical trade barrier and its impact on Canada's paint and coatings industry Informational N/A

2018/11/16 International Government Initiatives Informational N/A

2018/11/14 CPCA Compliance Oversight Informational N/A

2018/03/12 CPCA Bulletin – Status Update on TiO2 Carcinogenic (Cat 2) Classification in the European Union CPCA Bulletin reporting the positive developments from IPPIC advocacy initiatives to fight the EU's hazard classification of TiO2 Informational N/A

2018/01/17 United National Environmental Assembly Meeting on Global Chemicals Outlook 2018 UN Environmental Assembly meeting regarding emerging issues of risk to human health Informational N/A

2018/01/16 ACA Comments to SCAQMD Regarding Rule 1113 and 1151 tBAc Exemptions American Coatings Association (ACA) submission expressing industry concerns that the Southern California District may remove exemptions affecting tBAc Informational N/A

2017/10/05 Regulations Amending the Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations Canada Gazette posting of final regulations amending the ozone-depleting substances and halocarbon alternatives regulations under teh CAnadian Environmenmtal Protections Act 1999 - Prohibition on the Manufacture and Import of HFCs Without Permit to Take Effect January 1, 2019 Compliance Deadline N/A

2017/09/06 CPCA Bulletin: CPCA/IPPIC Address Increasingly Broad Regulatory Restrictions Targeting Preservatives in Paint and Coatings This CPCA Bulletin describes CPCA/IPPIC's address of Increasingly broad regulatory restrictions targeting preservatives in paint and coatings. CPCA is concerned with recent actions regarding some ITA in Canada, CEPE and its members have established an advocacy initiative against the EU BPR broader restrictions, etc. Therefore, IPPIC is developing a position paper. Informational N/A

2017/06/09 British Coatings Federation Statement EU Proposal to Reclassify TiO2 Informational N/A

2017/06/06 IPPIC Supply Chain Work Group: TiO2 Classification Informational N/A

2017/05/30 PCWG Meeting May 2017 – CPCA Industry Update CPCA Presentation to the PCWG on paint and coatings industry issues Informational N/A

2017/05/01 IPPIC Gobal Affairs Presentation to PCWG May 2017 Presentation to the PCWG on paint and Coatings industry's international engagement through IPPIC Informational N/A

2016/12/09 UN Sub-Committee on GHS Classification & Labelling of Chemicals (IPPIC Summary) Informational N/A

2016/12/07 PCWG Meeting December 2016 – CPCA Industry Update CPCA Presentation to the PCWG on paint and coatings industry issues Informational N/A

2015/12/12 IPPIC Coatings Care Revised Framework Informational N/A

2015/12/03 PCWG Presentation IPPIC Chemicals Management at the UN December 2015 Presentation to the PCWG on paint and Coatings industry's international engagement through IPPIC Informational N/A

2015/02/09 Article: Treated Article vs. Public Health Claims Blog article explaining the important distinction between treated articles and public health claims. Informational N/A

2013/04/03 OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas OECD guidance document to assist companies ensure their supply chains do not violate human rights and navigate areas of human conflict. Informational N/A

2013/01/03 Research Paper: Biocide-treated Consumer Products Markets – Policies – Risks German research document on pesticide treated consumer products Informational N/A

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