US EPA releases Draft 4 Energy Star specification for Lamps, Version 1.0
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is distributing Draft 4 of the ENERGY STAR Lamps V1.0 specification for partner and stakeholder review and comment. This specification is intended to replace the existing Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Integral LED Lamps specifications, … Continue reading
Canada publishes 4 Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) for certain substances
Pursuant to subsections 54(1) and 54(4) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act The Canadian Minster for the Environment has published Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines on Cobalt, Hydrazine, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and Alcohol Ethoxylates. For more information on these guidelines please contact us
US EPA issues new rule requiring reporting on health & safety of cadmium in consumer products
The United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule requiring manufacturers (including importers) of cadmium or cadmium compounds, including as part of an article, that have been, or are reasonably likely to be, incorporated into consumer … Continue reading
FREE White Paper: ENERGY STAR® Program Overview
This white paper gives an overview of ENERGY STAR®, the United States’ (US) voluntary product labeling program designed to identify and promote energy efficient products in the marketplace. Learn about new specifications finalized in September 2012 by the Environmental Protection … Continue reading
China publishes draft amendment to Environmental Protection Law
Feedback on the draft is welcomed and can be sent directly to China’s National People’s Congress. Comments should be submitted by September 30th 2012. For more information on this amendment or how to submit your comments please contact us.
US EPA -’Significant New Alternatives’ for Ozone Depleting Substances
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a new list of acceptable substitutes for ozone-depleting substances, including ‘Hot Shot 2′ for HCFC-22 and HCFC blends (affecting refrigerators, chillers, A/C units, and heat pumps), ‘R-407F’ for HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b (affecting … Continue reading
USA: Toxicological Review of Trichloroethylene
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released its Toxicological Review of Trichloroethylene (TCE) in which it classifies TCE as a carcinogen for the first time. For further details, please contact us.
US EPA Proposed Revisions to GHG Reporting Rules
On 9 September 2011, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule amending its Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases rule. The proposed rule clarifies existing requirements, increases flexibility for certain calculation methods, amends data reporting requirements, and clarifies terms … Continue reading