Legal / Regulatory
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Legal / Regulatory
Data Show U.S. Imported More Nonwoven Roll Goods Last Year than it Exported
USITC reports that U.S. exports have fallen roughly 4%Peter G. Mayberry 09.11.17
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Legal / Regulatory
With U.S. Withdrawal from TPP, Japan and Europe embark on “Colossal Trade Deal”
World nations race to fill void in international trade issues left by exitPeter G. Mayberry 07.31.17
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Legal / Regulatory | North America
USTR Outlines Goals for NAFTA Renegotiation and Calls for Public Comment
Any change to trade deal could have major implications for nonwovens industry.Peter G. Mayberry, Contributing Editor 07.10.17
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Legal / Regulatory | North America | Wipes
K-C, P&G and Costco Can Appeal Flushability Ruling
Wipes makers claim valid definition for flushability needs to be offered07.06.17
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Legal / Regulatory
White House Issues Executive Orders on Trade Agreement Violations and New Office for Trade and Manuf
Trump administration is better poised to identify trade abuse than its predecessors.Peter G. Mayberry, Contributing Editor 05.31.17
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Legal / Regulatory | Machinery and Equipment
Nordson Wins Patent Infringement Lawsuits
Manufacturer of adhesive dispensing equipment received two rulings in Shanghai04.25.17
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Diaper, Baby | Legal / Regulatory
First Quality Gets Partial Win in Lawsuit
KY federal judge says First Quality Baby Products did not infringe on claims involving diaper designs in dispute with SCA04.13.17
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Legal / Regulatory | Medical
K-C to Challenge Class Action Lawsuit Verdict
Class action lawsuit involves MicroCool surgical gowns sold by Kimberly-Clark's former health care business, Halyard Health04.10.17
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Facilities / Capacity | Industrial / Institutional | Inspection / Quality Control | Legal / Regulatory | Medical | North America | Wipes
Rockline Launches New Business
Tennessee-based Iatric will specialize in FDA-regulated wipes03.30.17
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Feminine Hygiene | Legal / Regulatory | Machinery and Equipment | Western Europe
Fameccanica and Bicma End Patent Infringement Dispute
Patent relates to production of sanitary articles with “zero-waste” side panels03.15.17
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Legal / Regulatory | Spunlace | Western Europe | Wetlaid | Wipes
EDANA Updates Flushability Code of Practices
Changes include more prominent packaging, stricter regulations for baby wipes02.02.17
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Diaper, Baby | Legal / Regulatory | North America
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Legal / Regulatory | Wipes
Class Action Settlement Reached on Kandoo Wipes
Lawsuit alleged Kandoo Flushable Wipes were not suitable for flushing.01.03.17
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Legal / Regulatory | North America | Wipes
DC Approves Flushable/Non-Flushable Labeling Requirements for Consumer Nonwovens
If approved, bill will be first of its kind in the U.S.Peter G. Mayberry 01.02.17
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Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Legal / Regulatory | South/Central America
K-C, CPMC Accused of Price Fixing
Chilean government examining practices from 2002-2009, reports say12.21.16
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Adult Incontinence | Associations | Diaper, Baby | Eastern Europe/Russia | Feminine Hygiene | Legal / Regulatory | Western Europe
EDANA Offers Update on Absorbent Product Requirements
Association hosts webinar on EU initiatives12.02.16
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Adult Incontinence | Associations | Diaper, Baby | Facilities / Capacity | Feminine Hygiene | Legal / Regulatory | Mergers and Acquisitions | Product Improvement / Innovation | Wipes
The Year That Was 2016
The year 2016 included investments, new product development and an entrepreneurial spirit in nonwovens that will surely impacKaren McIntyre, Editor 12.01.16
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Associations | Legal / Regulatory
INDA Joins Manufacturing Community in Efforts to Unite Nation
Association joins 1100 manufacturing and business leaders in sending letter to Trump11.10.16
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Legal / Regulatory
Recent Action on EPA Emission Standards for Industrial Boilers
25,000 existing facilities could be affected by change.Peter G. Mayberry 11.07.16
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Legal / Regulatory | R&D/Basic Research
Why Vulnerability Matters—Even for Nonwovens!
Cyber attacks are increasing in number and can be damaging for companies of all sizes.Vicki A. Barbur, Ph.D. 08.12.16
