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3E actively and proudly provides a variety of resources to the EHS community to inform regulatory professionals on the latest issues and topics affecting the EHS profession. The Resource Center is designed to help the community identify best practices for managing compliance information. This is where we also share our knowledge on new and changing standards and regulations.

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Lessons from the Road: Insights from Chemical Watch’s Global Supply Chain Workshop

March 25, 2014Kirsten Wallerstedt

Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting a session on Conflict Minerals: the U.S. Conflict Minerals Law & EU’s Responsible Sourcing Initiative at Chemical Watch’s Global Supply Chain Workshop.

SAP EHSM & the Food Industry: Enhancing Conformance with Regulatory Obligations

March 11, 2014Erin McVeigh

For the past fifteen years, 3E has worked diligently with our clients and partners to establish and enhance best practices for integrating EH&S regulatory content into the SAP EHS Management (SAP EHSM) application and for handling regulatory change management on a global basis.

EU Announces Voluntary Scheme for Conflict Minerals

March 5, 2014Kirsten Wallerstedt

On March 5 the European Union announced its proposal for responsible sourcing for minerals from conflict zones. The Regulation would require importers who “opt-in” to the self-certification scheme to exercise due diligence in line with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance.

Conflict Minerals Compliance - Heads Up: Purchases You Make This Year May End Up Reportable After the Transition Period

February 3, 2014Kirsten Wallerstedt

If your company has been relying on the “Undeterminable” designation to get you through the first two reporting periods – heads up. Your transition period may already be over, and you didn’t even realize it.

California Safe Cosmetics Program Launches Product Ingredient Database

January 24, 2014Kirsten Wallerstedt

Early last week, the California Safe Cosmetics Program (CSCP) publicly launched its new searchable cosmetic product database. Under the California Safe Cosmetics Act, cosmetic companies are required to provide data on products that contain a chemical ingredient known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Exploring the 2014 EPA Regulatory Agenda

December 12, 2013James Lee

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on 26 November 2013 published the 2014 regulatory agenda of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which lists EPA’s rulemaking priorities for the upcoming months.

U.S. EPA Proposes Reduced Ethanol Standard for Renewable Fuel

December 5, 2013Mujadala Abdul-Majid

The Environmental Protection Agency proposes the first “reduction” in the ethanol standard since the introduction of the Renewable Fuels Standard program.

Amendments to China’s Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision Explained

November 11, 2013Sookie Hong

The Regulation Concerning Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics has significant impact on the cosmetics industry in China and has provided the foundation for regulating both cosmetics manufacturing in China and cosmetics importing into China.

A Peek at Nascent EU Conflict Minerals Legislation: Broader Scope Than U.S. Law

September 11, 2013Kirsten Wallerstedt

Last week, the European Commissioner for Trade, Karel De Gucht, gave a speech to the Federation of German Industries (BDI) in Brussels, entitled “Conflict Minerals: The Need to Act.” The BDI event was titled “Responsible Sourcing of Minerals from Conflict-Affected Regions.”

Europe Prepares for Biocides Launch – What To Expect

August 22, 2013Kirsten Wallerstedt

Come 1 September, the new Biocidal Products Regulation will become applicable for companies, and all active substances on their own or in biocidal products must be associated with a dossier or a letter of access submitted to the European Chemicals Agency, with certain exceptions.

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