Now open for responses, the SOCMA 2023 Contract Manufacturing Market Outlook survey will delve into comprehensive data covering labor market trends, capital expenditure strategies, and critical information about the most sought-after and hard to find chemistries and technologies in the specialty chemicals industry.
August 15, 2023 3:09 pmPublished by Amber ThichangthongComments Off on SOCMA Refreshes Award Program to Focus on Safety
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates, Inc is excited to announce the launch of its refreshed Safety Recognition program. Building upon the best practice sharing culture of SOCMA members, the program offers opportunities for companies to showcase year-round safety efforts in five key areas
Toll manufacturers are vetting projects, waste issues are a top priority, and many believe the slow, or flat, current business landscape will improve by year end. These were just a few takeaways from SOCMA’s recent road trip to meet with members.
SOCMA Member Powder Processing Technology, LLC (PPT) has been acknowledged as one of the top 25% sustainable companies and has received the Silver Badge for Sustainability from EcoVadis.
July 28, 2023 7:04 amPublished by Amber ThichangthongComments Off on CFATS Lapses as Congress Fails to Reauthorize by July 27th Expiration Date
The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which provides uniform standards for chemical manufacturers to ensure facility safety, expired on July 27 due to inaction by the Senate. The House passed H.R. 4470, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act, on July 25 by a vote of 409-1.
July 27, 2023 8:56 pmPublished by Amber ThichangthongComments Off on SOCMA Calls on Senate to Reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program Now
SOCMA Calls on Senate to Pass CFATS Reauthorization Before Program Sunsets on July 27, 2023
June 27, 2023 6:07 pmPublished by Amber ThichangthongComments Off on SOCMA Guidance Document: EPA TSCA CBI Submission
This members-only document outlines the process for submitting a claim of confidentiality for proprietary business reasons. The submission process will follow more specific rules and mandate the submission of additional information.
June 23, 2023 5:12 pmPublished by Amber ThichangthongComments Off on SOCMA Supports Legislation to Reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program
SOCMA Vice President, Legal and Government Relations, Robert F. Helminiak released the following statement addressing the significant problems with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule on Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention, also know as the Risk Management Program (RMP).
As a founding member of the Manufacturers for Sensible Regulations coalition, SOCMA advocated for business growth and securing our supply chains by rewarding American innovation. SOCMA believes our regulatory environment should enable and support these goals, rather than stifle them.