Warning! What to know about Prop 65
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) remains active on Proposition 65 (Prop 65) by adding new chemicals to the list, modifying existing safe harbor levels and, again, proposing to amend the safe …
Regulatory Issues
CARB In my most recent meeting with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), its staff mentioned that the survey it will use in the next rule development should be out in the first quarter of 2024. …
Why storage tests fail to predict actual corrosion
Hello, everyone. Static storage testing—also known as storage stability testing (both SST)—is the oldest form of corrosion testing for spray packaging. The goal of an SST is to ensure that products are safe to use, …
Old Spice launches Total Body Deodorant spray
The Old Spice brand from Proctor & Gamble has launched Total Body Deodorant sprays under its GentleMan range of grooming products. The whole-body spray was formulated to provide 24/7 freshness and odor protection for use …
AEROBAL members increase deliveries by 6% in 2023
The International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Can Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reported that its members’ global shipments increased by 6% to approximately 6.4 billion units in 2023. Market growth is primarily due to the above-average increase in demand …
Febreze reveals 2024 Scent of the Year: Romance & Desire
Febreze has launched its third annual Scent of the Year: Romance & Desire. Whether it’s romantic or platonic, people crave meaningful relationships, said P&G. Romance & Desire was specifically created to help ignite inner passion …
New Zealand ban on aerosol curbside recycling set for Feb. 1
Beginning Feb. 1, 2024, the government of New Zealand will no longer allow aerosols in curbside recycling. New Zealand is introducing standardized recycling for all curbside collections across the country to help make recycling consistent, …
ACI supports, seeks modifications to EPA Safer Choice Program; urges TSCA accountability
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to make updates to its Safer Choice Standards, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) expressed support but is seeking modifications to what EPA is proposing. The proposed updates to …
AXE gains PETA approval
Axe, known as Lynx in the UK, is the latest Unilever brand to gain approval from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The accreditation means Axe joins more than 20 Unilever brands on the …
ADF Innovation Award winners announced in Paris
Easyfairs, organizer of Paris Packaging Week—held in January at Paris Expo Port de Versailles— announced the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) Innovation Awards winners. The Awards highlight “the best and most innovative packaging” from the past …