Legal/Regulatory
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Legal/Regulatory | Wipes
INDA, CASA Welcome Introduction of WIPPES Act in U.S. Senate
Bill creates new federal ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling mandates for disposable wipes03.30.22
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Legal/Regulatory | Medical
U.S. Senate Passage of Infrastructure Bill Guarantees Long-Term Contracts for Domestic PPE
NCTO worked with congressional allies to include a version of the Make PPE in America Act08.11.21
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Legal/Regulatory | Wipes
Wipes Labeling Act Signed in Illinois
Bipartisan law that requires proper labeling on non-flushable wipes will go into effect on July 1, 202208.10.21
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Legal/Regulatory | Wipes
Oregon to Require Do Not Flush Labeling on Wipes
House Bill 2344 requires wipes manufacturers to clearly label wipes that are not intended for disposal in the toilet07.07.21
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Flame Retardance | Home Products | Legal/Regulatory
Beckmann Converting Solutions Meet New Federal Flammability Standard
Company offers fire barrier fabrics for furniture manufacturers through its Sandel International division06.21.21
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Legal/Regulatory | North America
Non-Regulatory Face Mask Standard Approved
ASTM F3502 establishes design, labeling, fit and usage requirements for facial coveringsOnline Exclusives Karen McIntyre, editor 02.25.21
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Feminine Hygiene | Legal/Regulatory
Tampliner Receives FDA Approval
Ruling clears way for tampon innovation to enter U.S. market12.16.20
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Legal/Regulatory | Medical
3M Sues Amazon Seller Over N95 Respirators
Company claims a seller is charging grossly inflated prices for fake, defective and damaged respirators06.10.20
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Legal/Regulatory | Wipes
WA Governor Signs First State Law Mandating Do Not Flush Labeling for Certain Wipes
Washington lawmaker, cities and wipes industry applaud the move03.26.20
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Feminine Hygiene | Legal/Regulatory
BAHP to Host Webinar
Webinar will focus on strategies for compliance with the NY Menstrual Products Right to Know Act11.26.19
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Feminine Hygiene | Legal/Regulatory
NY Assembly, Senate Pass Menstrual Product Ingredient Labeling Bill
Bill awaiting New York governor's signature06.25.19
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Associations | Legal/Regulatory | Wipes
Belgium, Spain Adopt INDA/EDANA Flushability Guidelines
Countries will implement the fourth edition of the Guidelines for Assessing the Flushability of Disposable Nonwoven Products (GD4)02.26.19
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Legal/Regulatory | Wipes
K-C Pursues Supreme Court Review in Flushable Wipes Case
K-C filed a petition following a Ninth Circuit decision denying the company's motion to dismiss12.06.18
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Legal/Regulatory | Machinery and Equipment
Joa, Fameccanica Respond to Patent Revocation
Court of Appeal in London affirmed earlier judgment of the High Court08.02.18
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Legal/Regulatory | North America
TRUMP’S TRADE WARS: Battling on Multiple Fronts
New administration policy’s are shaking up global industry.Dawnee Giammittorio, Associate Director at The Franken Group 07.06.18
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Associations | Eastern Europe/Russia | Legal/Regulatory | North America | Western Europe | Wipes
INDA, EDANA Release Updated Flushability Guidelines
Fourth edition guidance document provides updates on labeling practices, testing methods05.31.18
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Green/Sustainability | Legal/Regulatory | Western Europe
EU Issues Waste Management Directives
Measures aim to increase recycling, reduce landfill waste significantly over next two decades05.24.18
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Legal/Regulatory | Pacific Rim | Wipes
INDA, EDANA Voice Approval of Wipes Ruling
Associations applaud Australian decision to fine company for misleading customers about flushability05.08.18
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Legal/Regulatory | Pacific Rim
TPP 2.0 Negotiations Wind Down: Japan Wants Spring Closure, Canada Has Concerns, Britain Considers
U.S. manufacturers should pay attention to deal’s potential on economic issues.Peter G. Mayberry, Contributing Editor 03.02.18
