The McKenna & Cuneo, L.L.P./Technology Sciences Group Inc. International Environmental Monitor provides companies doing business around the world with notice of important regulatory, technical, and enforcement policy developments concerning chemicals, pesticides, drugs, and related products in North America, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. Relevant international developments also are reported.
Articles in this Issue:
European Developments
EU Court of Justice Rules on Pesticides
European Commission Adopts New Directive on VOCs
European Commission Acts Against Belgium
Commission Takes Action Against Denmark in Can Ban Case
New EU Treaty Comes Into Force
Commission Approves New German Ecotax Rules
The Commission Establishes Criteria for Textiles and Footwear Eco-labels
EU Will Adopt New Rules on GMOS
North American Developments
Canada Announces Measures to Reduce Toxic Releases
EPA Revises TSCA Import/Export Enforcement Policy
Proposal to Amend TSCA IUR Under OMB Review
NTP Considers New Additions to Tenth Report on Carcinogens
U.S. High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals Testing Update
Massachusetts Considers New Chemical Warning Law
EPA Issues PR Notice on Imported Pesticides
Mexico Asks For NAFTA Examination of Biotechnology Products
Chemical Industry Association Seeks TSCA Export Notification Relief
NAFTA Technical Working Group on Pesticides To Meet
EPA Requests Comments on Proposal for Isomeric Active Ingredients
EPA Solicits Comments on an Alternative to the Term "Plant-Pesticide"
Federal DOT Issues New Hazardous Material Transportation Rules
Pesticide Fact Sheets on the Internet
Penalty Reduction Affirmed By EPA Appeals Board
International Developments
OECD Continues Harmonization of Test Guidelines
Sixth International Negotiating Committee on Prior Informed Consent to Meet in July
Food and Drug Developments
FDA Issues a Final Rule On Over-the Counter Human Drugs Labeling Requirements
Inspector General Issued Reports on FDA Warning Letters
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah Overturns FDA's Decision Concerning Cholestin Regulatory Status
Federal District Court Rules in Pediatric Exclusivity Lawsuit
FDA Proposes New Notification and Recordkeeping Requirements For Exporting Unapproved Products
FDA Commissioner Henney Testifies Before Congressional Committee Regarding DSHEA
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