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June 9, 2026

FDA Advances Safety Review of Litigated Food Packaging Chemicals: What It Means for Regulatory Compliance

For regulatory affairs professionals, chemical manufacturers, and SDS authors, this move represents more than just a single regulatory update. It signals a broader, potentially sweeping shift in the FDA’s approach to post-market chemical re…
May 4, 2026

Decoding HazCom Through a Legal Lens: Why Deregulation Might Be Your Biggest Liability

In industrial safety, Hazcom is often viewed as a "bread and butter" standard. However, as the regulatory landscape shifts beneath our feet, compliance is moving from the back office to the courtroom.
April 15, 2026

Navigating the Spaghetti: Why OELs Are More Than Just Numbers in the SDS

If you’ve ever authored an SDS for a complex chemical, you’ve likely looked at Section 8 and felt a sense of "regulatory spaghetti."
February 25, 2026

Frozen Compliance: Why Winter Weather Demands a HazCom Refresh

As February brings some of the harshest temperatures of the year across the U.S., safety managers often focus on slip-and-fall prevention or heating costs. However, for those managing chemical inventories, the cold carries a hidden set of r…
February 2, 2026

Petition Targets Consumer Laundry Detergents: Implications for Labeling and SDS Compliance

A new Citizens' Petition is calling on the EPA to take strict regulatory action against common chemical substances found in consumer liquid laundry detergents.
January 6, 2026

A New Year: Navigating Canada and US SDS Compliance

Here is what you need to know about the current state of SDS compliance in Canada versus the United States.
December 4, 2025

Shipping Smart: Navigating USPS Rules for Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

Did you know that many common household and consumer products are classified as Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) when shipped? Items like nail polish can pose risks if not packaged and mailed correctly.
November 18, 2025

EPA Moves to Align EPCRA with OSHA HCS 2024

These amendments are not merely bureaucratic updates; they are a necessary step to ensure that the information used for community emergency planning is consistent, clear, and modern.
November 17, 2025

The Harmony Challenge with Hazmat Transport and GHS

In a recent Hack Your Hazcom podcast episode we tackled the challenges with Hazmat Definitions in Transport and GHS.
October 28, 2025

Why Recycling Plastic Isn't the Simple Solution We Hoped For

Seeing that familiar chasing-arrows symbol on a container offers a comforting sense of environmental duty. But what if the process of recycling itself has major, overlooked problems?