SOCMA News Archives

Navigating the Evolving Political Landscape

In today's evolving political landscape, we face aggressive regulatory environments and significant legal and political shifts unlike anything I've encountered in my career. You have my word: SOCMA is vigilantly monitoring these changes, assessing their impact on our members. Our scope encompasses not only the presidential election but also Supreme Court decisions and the ongoing activities of federal agencies.

July 23, 2024

SOCMA Members Advocate Against Negative Changes to TSCA New Chemicals Rule at White House Meeting

This week, SOCMA brought members to a White House meeting to advocate on behalf of the specialty chemical industry regarding negative changes to the TSCA New Chemicals Review Program in EPA’s proposed rule.

July 19, 2024

SOCMA Welcomes Five New Members in Q2 2024

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce the addition of five new members in Q2 2024.

July 17, 2024

SOCMA Encourages Members of Congress to Co-Sponsor H.R. 8204 in Industry Coalition Letter

Congressmen Don Davis, Guy Reschenthaler, and Tim Burchett introduced H.R. 8204, bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing transparency and public engagement in the regulatory process.

June 14, 2024

OSHA Releases Long-Awaited Updates to Hazard Communication Standard

The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The HCS ensures chemical safety in the workplace by requiring manufacturers to provide information about hazardous chemicals through labels, safety data sheets, and training to employees. The final rule becomes effective July 19, 2024.

May 20, 2024

USTR Releases Much-Anticipated 301 Report, Fails to Reinstate Exemptions Process

SOCMA is disappointed that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will not reinstate an exclusion process for chemicals imported from China that are currently subject to a surtax under the Section 301 investigation of China.

May 16, 2024

SOCMA Praises Legislation to Reauthorize Key Trade Program

SOCMA strongly supports the introduction of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act by Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) with nearly 20 cosponsors, including 17 Ways and Means Committee members. SOCMA has been advocating for MTB reauthorization since 2020 and focused on educating congressional offices on the Ways and Means Committee.

May 15, 2024

SOCMA Supports the Passage of Legislation out of the House Ways and Means Committee to Reauthorize GSP

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) commends Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) for his proactive stance in introducing the Congressional Review Act Resolution aimed at overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule.

April 18, 2024

SOCMA Welcomes Twelve New Members in Q1 2024 Amidst Industry Rebound

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomed 12 new members in Q1 2024, including five manufacturers and seven affiliates.

April 18, 2024

SOCMA Hosts Second Annual ESG Workshop: Advances Conversations on Sustainability Programs

Sponsored by Cambrex, SOCMA’s 2024 ESG workshop gathered 25 people from 14 specialty chemical companies to discuss the continued prioritization of advancing sustainability initiatives through the lens of business continuity.

April 10, 2024

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