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Mar 18, 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource CenterView activities underway by the chemical industry and to help provide resources to address and fight the impacts of COVID-19.
Reports on Phthalates: Alleged Reproductive and Neurotoxicity Effects Ignore Science, Promote ChemophobiaStudies continue to confirm no association between high molecular weight phthalates and human adverse health effects.
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News Nov 10, 2020 ACC Welcomes the Release of EPA’s IRIS Handbook for Review and Comment ACC looks forward to continuing to work with Congress and EPA to improve the IRIS program.
News Nov 10, 2020 Center for Biocides Chemistries Executive Director Named Co-chair of Emerging Pathogens Workgroup CBC Executive Director Komal K. Jain will serve as co-chair of EPA’s Emerging Pathogens Workgroup, a new body created to comprehensively assess EPA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
News Nov 09, 2020 Study to Measure Opportunity for Additional Capture of Recyclable Materials Set To Launch in Northeastern U.S. The new study will measure the potential for additional recovery of valuable materials from recycling systems in the Northeast.
News Nov 07, 2020 ACC Comments on Results of 2020 Elections U.S. Chemical manufacturers ready to pursue solutions for a safer, healthier, stronger and more sustainable future.
News Nov 04, 2020 ACC’s Plastics Division Elects New Operating Committee Leadership The American Chemistry Council (ACC)’s Plastics Division announces the incoming chair and vice chair for its Operating Committee.
News Oct 30, 2020 ACC: Plastic Waste Study in “Science Advances” Provides Incomplete Picture America’s plastic makers are working to expand responsible solutions.
News Oct 21, 2020 Chemical Industry Credits Teamwork for Keeping Rail Shipments Moving During Pandemic and Calls for Further Regulatory Cooperation “The railroads and shippers have faced unprecedented challenges, but still have been able to protect their service due to stakeholder cooperation and the assistance of federal and state authorities.”
News Oct 20, 2020 EPA’s Federal Marine Litter Strategy to Help Solve Plastic Waste Challenge The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the Federal Strategy for Addressing the Global Issue of Marine Litter.
News Oct 19, 2020 Plastics For Food Contact, Including Baby Bottles, Very Well Regulated In U.S. And Canada ACC's statement on Trinity College Dublin's study on microplastics and infant-feeding bottles during formula preparation.
News Oct 15, 2020 Center for Biocide Chemistries Updates List of Products Effective Against COVID-19, Works with EPA to Ensure Continued Production List now features more than 1,100 disinfectants.
News Oct 07, 2020 SEHSC Welcomes EPA-Granted Manufacturer-Requested Risk Evaluation of D4 Members of the Silicones Environmental, Health and Safety Center (SEHSC) welcomed a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to grant the industry’s request for a risk evaluation of D4 under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
News Oct 05, 2020 New Report Reinforces Industry Commitment Toward Greater Circularity for Automotive Plastics The report outlines the progress many of America's Plastic Makers® have already made in moving the needle toward circularity for automotive applications. It reviews nearly 50 product and process innovations that increase the circularity of automotive materials and components.
News Oct 01, 2020 ACC Applauds House Passage of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act “Plastic makers have long been committed to working on ending plastic waste in our environment, globally."
News Sep 28, 2020 ACC Renews Alliance with OSHA CPI, DII and ADI panels continue to lead the partnership for ACC.
News Sep 17, 2020 Plastic Makers Committed to Ending Plastic Waste in the Environment The American Chemistry Council (ACC) welcomes new research on ocean litter published today in Science magazine.