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Apr 11, 2023
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Paints and Varnishes News
Apr 7, 2023
Rust-Oleum, the manufacturer of premium consumer and industrial paint and coating products, has launched its new Custom Spray 5-in-1 product.
Described by the company as "spray paint's newest evolution", it said that this is a first-of-its-kind innovation in spray paint technology, which enables painters to change spray patterns with a click of a dial.
Five different... [Read More]
Policy News
Apr 5, 2023
The UK government's 5.4% increase in the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), which was announced in the Spring Budget, came into effect on 1 April.
The PPT rate increased from £200 per tonne to £210.82 per tonne, in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The new rate applies to all plastic packaging manufactured or imported into the UK on or after 1 April 2023.
Any packaging... [Read More]
Pharmaceutical/Veterinary News
Apr 4, 2023
BC3 Technologies, a privately held medical device company, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its SEAL Hemostatic Wound Spray - an aerosolised chitosan for the rapid management of serious arterial bleeding.
When sprayed on a bleeding wound, SEAL quickly forms a strong barrier that helps stop bleeding within seconds and without pain,... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Mar 30, 2023
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]
Features
Mar 27, 2023
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]
Other News
Mar 23, 2023
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]
Other News
Mar 22, 2023
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]
Product News
Mar 22, 2023
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]
Other News
Mar 21, 2023
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]
Sustainability News
Mar 17, 2023
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]
Other News
Mar 16, 2023
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]
Pharmaceutical/Veterinary News
Mar 13, 2023
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]
Features
Mar 10, 2023
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]
Policy News
Mar 9, 2023
On 1 January 2024, the Canadian Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations come into force.
The regulations, published as final in January 2022, establish concentration limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for many household, personal care, commercial, institutional, and industrial products, and apply to any company that... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 8, 2023
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has announced the election of its new Board of Directors chair Barbara Menarguez, general manager of fragrance and beauty at CHANEL. Menarguez has built a dynamic career in the beauty industry and currently oversees CHANEL’s marketing, sales, education and sales planning, said PCPC.
"Barbara’s impressive accomplishments and... [Read More]
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