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 UNION DEVELOPMENTS
EU GMO Labeling Update
European Commission Adopts White Paper on Environmental Liability
Commission Adopts Communication on Precautionary Principle
European Union Strategy for Endocrine Disrupters
IPPC Directive Enters into Force
Six Countries before the European Court of Justice on Waste
European Parliament Calls for Stricter Water Pollution Laws
NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENTS
FIFRA ยง 6(a)(2) Submissions to be Publicly Available
EPA Publishes Treated Articles Guidance
EPA Publishes Draft Policy on Data Rights
EPA Announces Loss of Confidential TSCA Data
EPA to Call in Data on List 2 Inerts
EPA Finalizes Chemical Exposure Methods, Models and Databases
CWC Regulations Published
HPV Chemicals Testing Update
EPA Issues PAIR Rule
EPA Shuts Down Internet Site
TSCA Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) Issues 45th Report
FAA Proposes $1 Million HAZMAT Penalty
DOT Amends HAZMAT Registration and Fee Program
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
International Biosafety Treaty Finalized
First Meeting of ICRC
Mexico to Phase Out PCBs by 2008
FOOD & DRUG DEVELOPMENTS
Rule Issued on Structure/Function Statements For Dietary Supplements
FDA Issues Dietary Supplement Strategy
FDA Issues Guidance on Review of Reprocessing of Single Use Devices
President Signs E.O. Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination
President Signs E.O. Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination
Canada Proposes Amendments to Clinical Trial Regulations
EU Issues Opinions on Cosmetics Ingredients
FDA and Customs Coordinate to Ensure Safe Imported Food
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