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CFATS Lapses as Congress Fails to Reauthorize by July 27th Expiration Date

The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which provides uniform standards for chemical manufacturers to ensure facility safety, expired on July 27 due to inaction by the Senate. The House passed H.R. 4470, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act, on July 25 by a vote of 409-1. 

July 28, 2023

Dipan Haria Named a Director at ChemQuest

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce that Dipan Haria has joined the company as a director.

June 28, 2023

SOCMA Guidance Document: EPA TSCA CBI Submission

This members-only document outlines the process for submitting a claim of confidentiality for proprietary business reasons. The submission process will follow more specific rules and mandate the submission of additional information.

June 27, 2023

Issue Summary: OSHA Emergency Response Standard

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) ensures chemical safety in the workplace by requiring chemical manufacturers to provide information through labels, safety data sheets, and training to employees about hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to.

June 21, 2023