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TSCA Delays Anticipated Due to Government Shutdown

With the U.S. government shutdown moving into its third week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signaled it anticipates delays related to its responsibilities under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

January 9, 2019

SOCMA’s BPTF Executive Director Shares Perspective on API Supply Issues, Impact on PharmaChem Sector FDA Workshop addresses underlying issues related... View Article

November 29, 2018

SOCMA Announces 2018 Performance Improvement Award Winners

ARLINGTON, VA – The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce that more than 40 SOCMA member facilities will receive 2018 Performance Improvement Awards for their commitment to continuously improving environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) practices at the association’s 97th Annual Dinner, December 10, in New York.

November 18, 2018

John DiLoreto to Discuss Manufacturing & Supply Chain Challenges at FDA Summit

ARLINGTON, VA – John DiLoreto, Executive Director of the Bulk Pharmaceuticals Task Forceand advisor to SOCMA’s PharmaChem Sector, will participate in a panel discussion about Manufacturing and Supply Challenges at a U.S. Food & Drug Administration event sponsored by Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy.

November 16, 2018

FDA to Consider Petition to Abandon 26 Ortho-Phthalates

ARLINGTON, VA – The Flexible Vinyl Alliance (FVA) has submitted a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update its food contact regulations by removing 26 ortho-phthalates that are no longer used in food contact applications.

November 14, 2018