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July 25, 2008
ISO Publishes Book, CD on Integrated Use of Management System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published a combined book and CD providing advice on how to make integrated use of management ... more
July 25, 2008
ARC: Process Safety System Market to Reach $2.5B in 2012
The worldwide market for safety instrumented systems (SIS), which is $1.4 billion in 2007, is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth ... more
July 22, 2008
EPA Releases Greenhouse Gas Document for Public Comment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) soliciting public input on the effects ... more
July 22, 2008
ASTM Int'l to Adapt SPI Resin Identification Codes as Standard - ASTM WK20632
ASTM International is working on a standard that is designed to facilitate more efficient recycling of a variety of post-consumer plastics, according ... more
July 21, 2008
Frost: Despite Maturity, Euro Welding Consumables Market Offers Growth Pockets
The welding consumables market in Europe is highly mature and confronts heavy competition from suppliers based in East Asia, according to Frost ... more
July 17, 2008
FAQ on EC's Proposed Revision to Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
As part of a legislative package on sustainability presented by the European Commission (EC) on July 16, the EC proposed revising the Eco-Management ... more
July 17, 2008
EC Proposes Legislation Promoting Sustainable Products, Technologies
The European Commission (EC) proposed a legislative package on July 16 aimed at improving the environmental performance and energy efficiency ... more
July 17, 2008
EC Proposes Action Plan for Sustainable Production, Consumption
In conjunction with a legislative package proposed on July 16, the European Commission (EC) presented an action plan to improve the environmental ... more
July 17, 2008
FAQ on EC's Proposed Revision to Eco-Label Scheme
As part of a legislative package on sustainability presented by the European Commission (EC) on July 16, the EC proposed extending the Eco-label ... more
July 17, 2008
FAQ on EC's Green Public Procurement
The European Commission (EC) issued a communication on green public procurement as part of the package of measures in the Sustainable Production ... more
July 15, 2008
Frost: Strong Growth for POU Systems, Filter Pitchers in Residential Water Treatment Markets
The relatively developed stage of the market and increasing competition present key challenges in the European residential water treatment systems ... more
July 15, 2008
ISO/PAS 30003:2008 Adresses Certification of Ship Recycling Management Systems
A newly published International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publicly available specification (PAS) for bodies providing audit and ... more
July 14, 2008
NSF Int'l Certifies Vapor Control Balls
NSF International certified vapor control balls also known as "shade balls." ... more
July 14, 2008
Law to Protect Children from Gasoline Burns Conforms to ASTM Int'l Standard - ASTM F 2517
A law approved by the U.S. Congress will help protect children from gasoline burns by requiring that portable gasoline containers have child-resistant ... more
July 14, 2008
CSA, Competition Bureau Seek Accuracy of Environmental Claims
Canada's Competition Bureau, in collaboration with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), released Environmental Claims: A Guide for Industry ... more
July 10, 2008
EC Requests Compliance Information on PM10 Pollution
The European Commission (EC) is checking up on action taken by European Union (EU) member states to comply with the EU's ambient air quality ... more
July 10, 2008
European Railway Traffic Management System Advances with New Agreement
On July 4, representatives from the European Commission (EC) and the rail industry signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate deployment ... more
July 8, 2008
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Partners With EMCI Program
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) joined the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Civil Engineers ... more
July 8, 2008
NIST: IESNA LM-79, C78.377-2008 Set Standards for LED Lighting
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in cooperation with national standards organizations, developed the ... more
July 3, 2008
EPA Amends NSPS for Portland Cement Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to the new source standards of performance (NSPS) for Portland cement plants. ... more
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