November 19, 2009

Joseph E. Plamondon, Ph.D. Will Speak at REACH in Practice Conference in Cologne, Germany

We are pleased to announce that Joseph E. Plamondon, Ph.D., who works for both Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) and The Acta Group, L.L.C., a B&C consulting affiliate, will be speaking at the Sixth International Fresenius Chemicals Policy Conference: REACH in Practice, on December 7-8, 2009, in Cologne, Germany. On December 8, 2009, Dr. Plamondon will provide an update on the current status of reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and address chemical nomenclature...
November 17, 2009

Australia Seeks Comment on Proposal for Regulating Industrial Nanomaterials

The November 17, 2009, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding Australia’s proposed strategy to regulate new nanoscale chemicals and existing chemicals produced at the nanoscale. According to Bergeson, the proposal is “refreshingly thorough and comprehensive” and could serve as a model for other governments....
November 8, 2009

First Appeal Filed with ECHA Board of Appeal Results in Rectification of ECHA Decision

On September 16, 2009, Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW), with and relying on the advice and assistance of The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU), an affiliate of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., submitted the first appeal against a decision of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA or the Agency) with the ECHA Board of Appeal, on behalf of the registrant. On the basis of this submission, on October 14, 2009, the Executive Director of ECHA rectified the...