Legal/Regulatory
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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
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Legal/Regulatory
FDA Seeks Comment on Labeling Requirements for Nonwoven Medical Devices
Agency seeking knowledge on whether new regulations are a burden.Peter G. Mayberry 02.02.18
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Legal/Regulatory | North America | Wipes
DC Judge Partially Halts Flushable Wipes Ban
Judge agrees with K-C claims the ruling is unfair12.29.17
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Legal/Regulatory | North America
Commerce Secretary Outlines Trump Administration Policies of Interest to the Nonwovens Industry
Ross discusses NAFTA renegotiation, U.S. trade relations and domestic workforce issues.Peter G. Mayberry 10.09.17
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Legal/Regulatory | Wipes
K-C Sues DC on Flushable Wipes Legislation
The Nonwoven Disposable Products Act passed the District’s city council in December09.27.17
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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
