Tags: SOCMA News


Port Strike to End as ILA and USXM Reach Agreement 

According to a joint press statement, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USXM) have reached a tentative agreement and will be resuming normal activities.

October 3, 2024



Leaders In Specialty Chemicals to Gather in Charleston for 2024 SOCMA Summit

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) will host its 2024 Summit & Annual Business Meeting from October 29 to 30 at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, SC. The event will bring together leadership teams from the specialty and fine chemical sector, focusing on "Predictions & Planning" to shape strategies for the coming year.

September 11, 2024

Connections Matter

Have you ever heard, “It’s all about who you know?” This truth has never been more evident to me than in connections I’ve witnessed this past year within the SOCMA membership.

August 28, 2024

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




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