International Regulatory Influences
GHS finally arrives in the U.S: Part 1 On March 19, the moment we have been patiently waiting for arrived: The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) released the final version of their Globally Harmonized System (GHS) regulation. The …
The attributes of corrosion and its adverse effects on spray packaging
Hello everyone. Spray package metals, polymer laminate films and internal polymer coatings are all susceptible to corrosion. In this month’s Corrosion Corner, I’ll review several of the general attributes of spray package corrosion and the adverse effects corrosion has on both product efficacy and spray package …
The latest personal care launches for head-to toe
In 2011, skincare and fragrance sold in U.S. department stores both posted double-digit dollar growths of 14% and 11% respectively, while makeup grew a healthy 9%, compared to 2010. “In the U.S., UK, and China, prestige beauty is enjoying one …
Regulatory Issues
CARB The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has had a drastic change in focus this month. The aerosol coating and adhesive rule has been delayed. The staff will focus their attention on Windshield Washer Fluid, Paint Thinner and …
Commentary
Green is here to stay… May is a very popular month for trade shows, seminars and conferences, not just for the packaging industry, but across most industries. The staff of Spray did its fair share of gallivanting around …
