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SOCMA Advocates for Implementation of a Fair, Efficient and Effective TSCA User Fees Program

SOCMA today issued the following statement, as well as extensive public comments, in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) proposed rule for User Fees for the administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):

May 24, 2018

SOCMA Post-Hearing Rebuttal Comments on Proposed Section 301 Tariffs

ORAL TESTIMONY TO: Section 301 Committee, U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) FROM: Matthew Moedritzer Manager, Legal and Government Relations DATE:... View Article

May 22, 2018

SOCMA Post-Hearing Rebuttal Comments: Section 301 China Tariffs

May 22, 2018 Section 301 Committee U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) 500 E Street SW Washington, D.C. 20436 Docket No.... View Article

May 22, 2018

SOCMA Testifies Before USTR on Proposed China Tariffs and Impact to Specialty Chemical Industry

If the proposed Section 301 China tariffs are implemented or uncertainty continues, there will be less demand for U.S.-made chemicals. Thus, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today asked the Administration to work with industry and World Trade Organization (WTO) trading partners to coordinate non-tariff strategies to address China’s intellectual property (IP) theft, forced technology transfers, and industrial policies that restrict U.S. commerce.

May 17, 2018

SOCMA and Chemicals America Partner on New Trade Show

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) and Chemicals America are pleased to announce they are partnering to bring you Specialty & Custom Chemicals America, February 11-14, 2019, in Fort Worth, TX.

May 15, 2018

SOCMA Members to Promote the Specialty Chemical Industry with Lawmakers, Regulators

ARLINGTON, VA – Members of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates(SOCMA) will visit Capitol Hill on June 5-6 for the Specialty Chemical Industry Fly-in, where they will share key insights about the industry and how government policies impact their ability to remain competitive and positively influence the U.S. economy.

May 1, 2018

SOCMA Urges Passage of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

On April 17, Senate Republican and Democratic leadership 'hotlined' an amended version of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Act of 2018, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 4318) 402-0 on January 16.

April 30, 2018

SOCMA’s EHS Regional Roundtables to Focus on Importance of Safety Culture

ARLINGTON, VA – The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce it will host three EHS Regional Roundtables this spring, focusing on the importance of establishing a positive safety culture in specialty and fine chemical facilities.

April 10, 2018

NPIRI Pigments Raw Materials Data Handbook Receives an Update – Pre-Order Your Discounted Copy Today!

The Color Pigments Manufacturers Association (a SOCMA affiliate) has partnered with the National Printing Ink Research Institute in the update of the Pigments Raw Materials Data Handbook Volume 4.

March 28, 2018

Let’s keep Communication Open with all Stakeholders!

Getting the most out of your ChemStewards audit is a top priority, so we are working to ensure that open communication among all parties (auditors, coordinators, upper management and SOCMA staff) is well defined.