Nonwovens Industry Magazine - News, Markets & Analysis for the Nonwovens Industry

By Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 01.12.15

Fibers | Legal/Regulatory | North America | Wipes

Update on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

International Trade Data System on Target to be Completed by Dec. 2016; Urgent Request for Nonwovens to Help Fight Ebola; California Governor Signs Plastic Bag Ban Creating New Opportunities for Reusable Bags

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs, INDA, association of the nonwoven fabrics industry 12.02.14

Legal/Regulatory | North America | Spunbond

California Governer Signs Plastic Bag Ban Into Law

Ban will begin in July

11.24.14

Associations | Fibers | North America | Shows/Events | Wipes

“WOW”ing the Wipes Industry

Representatives from the entire wipes value chain were at World of Wipes to learn about the latest innovations in the wipes industry.

Tim Wright, editor 10.16.14

Fibers | Legal/Regulatory

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Update

Environmental Protection Agency releases significant new use rules for 36 chemicals; Plastic bag ban passes California Assembly; Electronic submission of Lacey Act Declarations.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 10.02.14

China | Legal/Regulatory | North America | Spunbond

California assembly approves single-use bag ban

Legislation would increase market for nonwoven shopping bags.

Online Exclusives Karen McIntyre, senior editor 09.18.14

Fibers | Legal/Regulatory | Nanotechnology | Wipes

INDA Seeks Members for Product Stewardship Committee on Industrial Wipes

Manufacturers lobby Congress to pass Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; FDA releases guidance documents on nanotechnology.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs and Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs, INDA, Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 08.13.14

Fibers | Legal/Regulatory

EPA Proposes Rule Limiting Carbon Emissions by Coal Plants

Rep. Maloney introduces bill concerning chemicals in menstrual hygiene products; Congress takes up expired tax extenders.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs, and Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs, INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 07.15.14

Fibers | India | Legal/Regulatory

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Update

Plus, another delay of health reform employer mandate; INDA submits comments on OSHA recordkeeping rule; U.S. and Brazil team to promote investment; and U.S. files WTO case against India.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 03.25.14

Fibers | Legal/Regulatory | Wipes

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Update

FDA proposes rule on antibacterial soaps; global trade initiative on environmental goods; and WTO completes trade facilitation deal.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 03.20.14

Electronics | Fibers | Legal/Regulatory

New California Furniture Flammability Standard Takes Effect

Plus, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill update.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 02.18.14

Year in Review

Mergers and acquisitions, global expansion counted among year’s highlights.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 12.04.13

Fibers | India | Legal/Regulatory

Target and Wal-Mart Announce Safer Products Programs While Congress Vows to Reform TSCA

Plus Miscellaneous Tariff Bill update.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 12.04.13

Wipes

Long-awaited EPA Wiper Rule Handed Down

After decades of efforts, industrial wipes to be excluded from hazardous waste regulations.

Karen McIntyre, Editor 09.26.13

Fibers | Wipes

EPA Wiper Rule Finally Moves Toward Competion

INDA submits comments to CPSC on nonwoven fire barriers.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs, INDA 08.06.13

Wipes

INDA praises release of EPA solvent-contaminated wipes rule

Rule could spell opportunity for nonwoven industrial wipes.

07.29.13

Fibers

Bipartisan Chemicals Reform Bill Introduced

Miscellaneous tariff bill update.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs, INDA 07.24.13

Associations | Legal/Regulatory | North America

INDA applauds Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

Says bill is vital to nonwovens industry.

07.23.13

Fibers

CPSC Holds Upholstered Furniture Fire Safety Technology Meeting

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill update; NIOSH to evaluate the performance of isolation gowns.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 06.12.13

Fibers

CPSC Requests Input On Fire Safety Technology And Possible New Framework For Upholstered Furniture Flammability Standard

Plus, an update on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs, INDA, & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs, INDA 04.17.13

Fibers | Filtration

Changes In Tariff Bill Could Impact Nonwovens Industry

EPA finalizes emissions rules for boilers, incinerators and cement kilns.

By Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs 02.07.13

Education | Wipes

FDA Seeks Input On Microbial Contamination Of Antiseptic Skin Preparation

CPSC issues representative samples rule.

By Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director of Government Affairs INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 01.07.13

Flame Retardants Market Heats Up

New regulations will steer the industry forward.

Sean Moloughney, Managing Editor 10.08.12

Industrial Wipes Hang in the Balance

As manufacturers continue to wait for a ruling from the EPA, nonwovens wipes continue to compete.

Karen Bitz McIntyre, Editor 10.08.12

Wipes Market Watch Fall 2012

Key developments in the wipes market push the category forward.

Household & Personal Care Wipes Staff 09.04.12

Education | North America | Shows/Events | Wipes

WOW conference held in Chicago

Sani Professional takes home WOW award.

06.12.12

Roll Goods Import/Export Data on Healthy Track

Congress launches miscellaneous tariff bill process; growing surge in plastic bag restrictions creates opportunities for reusable bags.

Jessica Franken, director of government affairs & Dawnee Giammittorio, associate director of government affairs, INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry 05.07.12