The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) has launched a voluntary initiative that intends to transparently demonstrate the aerosol industry's transition to fully recyclable plastic aerosol dispensers. The trade association noted that the European Commission (EC) adoted a European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy in January 2018. The EC is set to develop requirements... [Read More]

Germany-based Aerochemica is a contract filler with a very diverse portfolio. The firm spoke to World Aerosols about its Covid bounce-back and its optimistic outlook. AeroChemica Dr Deppe is a medium-sized family business that is located in Kempen in the west of Germany, near the Dutch border. It produces approximately 20 million spray cans per year on about 8.000m²... [Read More]

The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) will hold its well-loved Innovation Day on 19 April at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England. This year's focus will be on various aspects of environmental sustainability and the circular economy, with mono-material products, composite containers, refillable aerosol solutions and even forthcoming propellants from non-fossil... [Read More]

The Latin American Aerosol Federation (FLADA) has announced that the 11th Latin American Aerosol Congress will take place in the Goldencenter convention place in Buenos Aires city on September 13 – 14, 2023. The Aerosol Congress is the main aerosol industry event in Latin America and that brings together all the players of the industry. Latin America is a region with... [Read More]

Zevo has today (22 March) announced the release of its new On-Body Mosquito + Tick Repellents that provide odourless, non-sticky and complete protection against mosquitoes and ticks for up to eight hours, announced brand owner Procter & Gamble (P&G). The corporation said it had conducted research that revealed customers' dissatisfaction concerning insect repellents'... [Read More]

The Comité Français des Aérosols (CFA) Statistics Commission met on 10 March to compile 2022 production figures of aerosols in France. The findings have now been released, and the CFA stated that, in 2022, the production of aerosol dispensers in France increased by 8.7% (649,78 million units vs 598 million units in 2021) - all segments combined. This growth saw production... [Read More]

Ball Corporation has released its new Climate Transition Plan, which outlines the company's planned pathway and evolution into a fully circular and decarbonised business, allowing it to better serve its stakeholders and deliver solutions that benefit the planet, it said. The plan was released alongside Ball's 2022 Combined Report, which details the company's stated commitment... [Read More]

Bradley Hope, a teenager from New South Wales in Australia tragically died after inhaling from an aerosol. His mother has told an inquest that: "We as a society can't afford to lose one more young life in this way ... there must be answers or solutions to prevent this," according to Daily Mail Australia. Hope died in December 2019, after using an inhalant with friends... [Read More]

Pfizer has announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ZAVZPRET™ (zavegepant) - "the first and only" calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. In its pivotal Phase 3 study, ZAVZPRET was statistically superior to placebo on the co-primary endpoints of... [Read More]

Bill Frauenheim, vice president, operations at Diversified CPC International spoke to World Aerosols about his career, achievements and aspirations for 2023. Can you tell me about your journey from the start of your career to your current role? “I began my career with Diversified CPC in 1983 after graduating with a Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering degree from... [Read More]