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SOCMA Hosts Inaugural Specialties Forum in Philadelphia, PA

On June 13 SOCMA hosted its inaugural Specialties Forum at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, PA, that brought together executive-level decision makers at this invitation-only half-day event.

June 27, 2018

SOCMA Members Looking to Make Business Connections at Chemspec Europe

Chemspec Europe is less than a week away, and our SOCMA team and member companies attending the show are looking forward to this annual opportunity to make business connections in the international market

June 15, 2018

BPSA’s 8th Annual International Single-Use Summit to Focus on Innovation Strategies for Emerging and Existing Markets

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Innovation and commercialization of single-use technologies and issues impacting the supply chain will be the key focus of the Bio-Process Systems Alliance (BPSA) 8th Annual International Single-Use Summit, set for July 9-11, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

June 14, 2018

BAHP: WVE Report Unsubstantiated, Based on Misinformation

ARLINGTON, VA– The Center for Baby and Adult Hygiene Products (BAHP) Executive Director Jane Wishneff released the following statement on behalf of the industry in response to the Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) report regarding the safety of feminine hygiene products:

June 5, 2018

SOCMA Members Gather to Discuss Safety Culture, Share Best Practices

The value of SOCMA’s 2018 EHS Regional Roundtables can be summarized in just a few words. This year’s attendees particularly enjoyed the key theme, “safety culture,” as well as the opportunity to “discuss” key issues with their peers during “breakout sessions.”

June 1, 2018

Important ChemStewards Due Dates

Up-to-date scorecards and performance summaries will be provided to presidents of each ChemStewards® participating company in June.

June 1, 2018

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

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