http://www.americanchemistry.com/americanchemistry.com news releasescopyright americanchemistry.com 2013en-usSat, 18 May 2013 10:23:15 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responds-to-GAOs-Report-on-EPAs-Regulation-of-Chemicals-Under-TSCA.htmlThe Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) progress on regulating chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In response to the report, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement.Fri, 03 May 2013 13:12:48 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Highlights-Robust-Govt-Industry-Safety-Efforts.htmlView this statement from Anne Kolton, ACC Vice President of Communications in response to an April 10, 2013 USA Today article about a new activist campaign to pull chemicals from consumer products.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:29:35 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responds-to-Introduction-of-the-Safe-Chemicals-Act-by-Senator-Lautenberg.htmlAmerican Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the “Safe Chemicals Act of 2013” by U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ).Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-EPA-Plans-for-Chemical-Risk-Assessments-under-TSCA.htmlToday, the EPA released a list of 23 chemical that it will be assessed for possible risks to human health or the environment this year, as per the guidelines outlined in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Work Plan.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:26:59 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Submits-Comments-on-EPAs-Work-Plan-Chemical-Assessments.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in conjunction with its review and public comment on five draft work plan chemical risk assessments announced in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Register on January 9, 2013.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:19:54 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responds-to-Senators-Letter-About-Flame-Retardants.htmlIn response to a letter about flame retardants that was sent to EPA by Sen. Lautenberg, and his colleagues, the American Chemistry Council’s North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) released the following statement.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:25:18 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-WHOUNEP-Endocrine-Disrupting-Chemicals-Report.htmlThe World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released a report today entitled “State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals” regarding the health effects of human exposure to certain chemicals. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response.Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:10:18 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-and-SOCMA-Announce-Agenda-for-2013-Global-Chemical-Regulations-Conference.htmlThe annual gathering of industry professionals offers a valuable opportunity to review key developments in chemicals management and to look ahead to some of the most pressing issues in 2013.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:20:36 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-2012-Chemical-Data-Reporting-Information.htmlThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its 2012 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information, which includes use and exposure data on more than 7,600 chemicals in commerce. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:24:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Encourages-NAS-Committee-to-Evaluate-All-Relevant-Science-for-Formaldehyde-Determinations.htmlACC supports a robust review of formaldehyde that evaluates all the relevant scientific information, including information relating to: potential modes of action, human relevance, and responses at environmentally relevant exposures, to make an independent weight of evidence determination.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:02:25 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Commends-EPA-on-Releasing-Draft-Risk-Assessments-for-Public-Comment.htmlThe Environmental Protection Agency released draft risk assessments for public comment on five chemicals. In response, the following holding statement can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council.Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:00:57 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Study-Does-Not-Demonstrate-That-Workplace-Exposures-Cause-Cancer.htmlThe following statement can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council regarding a study published in Environmental Health, by James T. Brophy, et.al, regarding breast cancer risk in relation to occupations in Canadian workers.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:15:44 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/New-Report-Aims-to-Improve-the-Science-Behind-Regulatory-Decision-Making.htmlScientists and policy experts from industry, government, and nonprofit sectors reached consensus on ways to improve the rigor and transparency of regulatory decision-making in a report being released today.Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:44 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ICCA-Calls-for-Commitment-to-Strategic-Approach-to-Chemicals-Management-at-Global-Chemicals-Conferen.htmlAt the third session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM-3), the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) is calling on all stakeholders to take action to strengthen the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM), in order to improve and enhance the sound management of chemicals globally.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:03:44 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responds-to-Claims-Regarding-Phthalates-in-School-Supplies.htmlUnited States Senator Charles E. Schumer along with the Center for Health, Environment and Justice released a report claiming that many vinyl back-to-school products contain high levels of phthalates. The following statement regarding the report can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council.Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:35:13 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-EPA-Peer-Review-Plans-for-Chemical-Assessments.htmlWhile EPA has provided basic information regarding its peer review plans, we think the Agency must also address several key areas in order to strengthen and improve the peer review process. Specifically, we believe the plan should ensure peer review panels are composed of experts across all disciplines based principally on their scientific expertise and should not exclude panelists based solely on their affiliation. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:07:11 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Commits-to-Working-on-Bipartisan-TSCA-Reform.htmlACC and our members are committed to working with the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to pursue reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and have demonstrated our commitment time and again. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:48:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Reiterates-Commitment-to-Safety-and-Support-for-Modernizing-Chemical-Regulations.htmlThe following statement can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council (ACC) regarding a U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2012. The hearing is expected to examine the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to regulate chemicals in commerce, including flame retardants.Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:25:46 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Extension-for-Reporting-Chemical-Data.htmlACC fully supports EPA’s need to electronically obtain better information on chemicals to help better prioritize its review of chemicals in commerce and to strengthen public confidence in the regulation of chemicals under TSCA.Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:04:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Congress-Needs-to-Develop-Bipartisan-and-Workable-Path-Forward-to-Update-Chemical-Regulations.htmlThe following statement can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council (ACC) regarding NGO activities on May 22, 2012, calling for certain changes to the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).Tue, 22 May 2012 14:59:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-is-Committed-to-Chemical-Regulation-Policies-That-Promote-Safety-and-InnovationACC-is-Committed.htmlACC’s advocacy work is conducted in an open and transparent manner and is grounded in scientific evidence. We are committed to responsibly engaging in public policy discussions so that regulatory decisions related to chemistry are made on a scientific basis to fully protect public health and the environment while encouraging American innovation and job growth.Thu, 10 May 2012 18:15:49 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Committed-to-Safety.htmlSafety is a top priority for the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and our member companies. Companies go to great lengths to make their chemicals safe – for industrial uses, for commercial uses and for consumer uses. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:34:17 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Silent-Spring-Seeks-to-Stoke-Consumer-Fears-Without-Regard-for-the-Facts.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) has released the following statement in response to a study published by Silent Spring Institute regarding chemicals in consumer products. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Administrations-Budget-Proposal-Could-Weaken-Competitiveness-Job-Creation-in-US-Manufacturi.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s release of its proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:15:30 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-and-SOCMA-Announce-Agenda-for-2012-Global-Chemical-Regulations-Conference.htmlThis year’s Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Expo returns to Baltimore, MD, and will take place March 5-7, 2012. The event is an ideal venue to bring chemical industry professionals up to speed on the latest chemical management regulations, both domestic and foreign. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:24:56 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Explains-to-House-Committee-How-the-Quality-of-Science-Used-to-Review-Chemicals-Can-Be-Improved.htmlIn testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, American Chemistry Council’s Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs, Mike Walls, commented on the quality of science being utilized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies to assess chemicals and offered potential improvements.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:28:24 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Expresses-Concern-with-Safe-Chemicals-Act.htmlIn testimony before a joint legislative hearing of the full Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health, American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Cal Dooley expressed the Council’s concerns with S. 847, the “Safe Chemicals Act,” and reiterated a desire to continue to work with Congress to update the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:45:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Chemical-Security-A-Decade-of-Progress.htmlAs the nation approaches the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) is providing an update on the progress the chemical industry and policymakers have made to enhance chemical security.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:13:21 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Proposes-New-System-to-Prioritize-Chemicals-for-Review.htmlAs part of its longstanding support for updating the nation’s chemical regulatory system, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) today proposed a comprehensive, scientifically-based prioritization system that could be used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine which chemicals warrant additional review and assessment.Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:30:14 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Changes-to-Key-EPA-Chemical-Reporting-Program.htmlThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced important changes to how the agency will collect information on the chemicals in commerce under the new Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule.Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:35:16 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Calls-for-Overhaul-of-EPAs-Chemical-Safety-Assessment-Program.htmlIn testimony today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology during a hearing examining a program used to assess chemicals American Chemistry Council’s President & CEO Cal Dooley called for an overhaul of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System, or IRIS.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:25:52 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Presidents-Manufacturing-Initiative.htmlAmerica’s chemistry industry welcomes President Obama’s initiative to maintain our nation’s leadership in bringing transformative technologies and products to the world. American chemistry is the source of nearly every manufacturing breakthrough.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:53:42 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Workshop-Provides-Forum-for-Scientific-Discussion-on-How-to-Study-Environmental-Exposures-to-Chemica.htmlThis statement can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council (ACC) regarding the Environmental Health Perspectives study, “Environmental Exposures and Mammary Gland Development: State of the Science, Public Health Implications, and Research Recommendations,” sponsored by the Silent Spring Institute.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/EPAs-Chemical-Action-Plan-Process-Should-Consider-Critical-Uses-for-HBCD.htmlWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-CEO-Reaffirms-Support-for-Updating-Toxic-Substances-Control-Act-Before-Congress.htmlThu, 03 Feb 2011 00:01:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responds-to-Introduction-of-Senator-Lautenbergs-Chemical-Safety-Legislation.htmlAmerican Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement after the introduction of the “Safe Chemicals Act of 2011” by U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, and Environmental Health.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:23:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-and-SOCMA-Announce-Agenda-for-Global-Chemical-Regulation-Conference.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2011) – This year’s GlobalChem Conference and Expo is being held in Baltimore, Maryland, March 21-23, 2011 and will provide chemical industry professionals a unique opportunity to interact with experts in areas like the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Participants will also hear the latest updates on key developments in international markets, emerging science issues, hazard communication, and more.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:17:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Federal-Regulatory-System-Must-Be-Improved-to-Preserve-Innovation-Promote-Investment-and-Prote.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2011) – In testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight & Government Spending this morning, American Chemistry Council (ACC) Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs Michael Walls called for improvements to the federal regulatory system, including a requirement for cumulative impact assessments of proposed rules, to protect U.S. innovation, investment and jobs. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:45:00 GMT