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The “State Toxic” Challenge: The Trickiest Part of Retail Waste

The “State Toxic” Challenge: The Trickiest Part of Retail Waste

by Charlie Vallely | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized

Everyone knows the primary responsibility of a retailer is to master state-specific computational toxicology.  Sure, managing inventory and marketing efforts are essential, but engaging with complex math equations based on canonical animal testing studies should be...
Cosmetics Manufacturers and Importers: Are You—and Your Suppliers—Ready for AB 647?

Cosmetics Manufacturers and Importers: Are You—and Your Suppliers—Ready for AB 647?

by Charlie Vallely | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

California’s Assembly Bill 647 (AB-647) goes into effect July 1, requiring cosmetics manufacturers and importers to provide safety data sheets (SDSs) in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean on their websites. If you have a large quantity order for GHS 7-compliant...
UN 38.3 TSD Requirements – Implications for Battery Manufacturers & Retailers

UN 38.3 TSD Requirements – Implications for Battery Manufacturers & Retailers

by Charlie Vallely | Jan 21, 2020 | Uncategorized

If you manufacture, sell, or transport lithium ion batteries, you’ve been thinking a lot about the UN 38.3 testing requirements over the last year.  As a part of this continued push towards greater consumer safety and transparency, the EPA published a proposed rule,...
Aerosols as Universal Waste: Retail Implications

Aerosols as Universal Waste: Retail Implications

by Charlie Vallely | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized

The EPA has signed a proposed rule to handle aerosols as universal waste instead of hazardous waste. This rule is expected to ease regulatory burden of managing aerosols and will allow many retailers to reduce their generator status. At large retail facilities,...
Amendment to P075 and Accurate Generator Status Tracking

Amendment to P075 and Accurate Generator Status Tracking

by Charlie Vallely | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized

For major retailers, hazardous waste generator status is a big deal. Reducing generator status means saving operational dollars and reducing compliance headaches. Evolving state and federal-level regulations, gaps in data and reporting, and misclassified products...
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