June 27, 2011 - Welcome to the latest issue of the 3E EH&S Express! Please forward this newsletter to any colleagues who might find it useful or have them request a subscription by clicking here. For information on how to opt-out, see the instructions at the end of this email.
3E RegReport
Chile approves bill to provide mechanisms to protect the ozone layer
Russia introduces draft of new environmental legislations
Serbia Publishes Regulation on Chemical Safety Assessments
EPA notifies of Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information
Japan NITE GHS classification adds 370 chemical substances
US EPA Announces Final Rule amending TSCA Section 5 (SNUN)
Taiwan – CLA Substances Nomination Status for the Inventory (as of May 2011)
European Commission to Use SIN List as Resource for SVHC Identification
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3E News
3E Company Meets REACH Exposure Scenario Challenges with Latest Version of MSDgen MSDS Authoring System
Earlier this month, 3E Company announced the availability of MSDgen® 6.05, an enhanced version of our Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) authoring system. The new version includes many features for quicker and easier development of accurate and compliant MSDSs, labels, and other hazard communication documents that conform to complex emerging regulations, including the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classification and labeling of chemicals and Europe's Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulatory framework. For more information, please click here.
3E in the News
Managing Compliance: Going Beyond ‘Be Prepared’
The June issue of EH&S Today features an article by Jesse Ortiz, HRT Manager, and Isaac Powell, Product Manager, that highlights best practices in emergency response, and details the steps necessary to review possible threats, analyze potential impacts and create expanded versions of existing plans. To view the full article, please click here.
Tips N Tricks
Did you know that 3E Online’s Chemical Approval Module supports multiple “approval form” file formats? »Read More
Ask the 3Expert
In this month’s column, we answer a series of questions related to fire code classification and flammable solids. »Read More
Meet the 3Experts
This month’s featured employee is Miki Nishimura, MSDS Author. »Read More
Events
Upcoming Events
ChemCon Asia 2011
June 28-July 1, 2011
InterContinental Hotel, Hong Kong, China
CHEMReg 2011
July 7, 2011
Biocitech (Paris), France
CSHEMA 2011
July 16-20, 2011
Marriott Minneapolis City Center Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, USA
PEC Premier SEMS Conference
July 21, 2011
Hilton Houston North, Houston, TX, USA
NAEM EHS Compliance and Best Practices
July 27-28, 2011
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Tennessee Health & Safety Congress
July 31-August 3, 2011
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN, USA
Recent User Group Events
2011 3E Company North American User Conference - Chevy Chase
3E Company customers gathered in Chevy Chase, MD on June 8-9, 2011 for two information-packed days covering the latest regulatory trends, including REACH, CLP and GHS. Attendees also participated in product sessions and demonstrations highlighting the many new enhancements and features to Ariel WebInsight, Ariel SAP EHSM solutions, 3E Online-MSDS, ArielLogic, 3E GPA and more. Many customers also attended a specialized 3E Online-MSDS breakout session. In addition to the valuable sessions and excellent networking, the group also attended a delicious dinner in the wine room at Lia's, which features Tuscan and Milanese New Italian Cuisine and is owned by the DC area's popular Chef Geoff, who graduated first in his class at the Culinary Institute of America. A productive and enjoyable time was had by all!
3E ASSE 2011 3E Company User Group Event - Chicago
Attendees at ASSE in the Windy City were treated to cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and networking with other 3E users, as well as a demo of 3E Mobile - MSDS, the first mobile site of its kind to offer instant access to hazardous material inventories and associated MSDSs via smartphone. In addition, attendees learned about new enhancements and features to 3E Online - MSDS, and more.
Recent Web Seminars
You can access the Powerpoint and Windows Media files from recent Web seminars in the Web seminar archive. Simply click on the topic(s) of interest below to access the archive.
How to Seamlessly Integrate MSDSs with Chemical Inventory Mangement
Proven and Comprehensive Content Solutions for your SAP® EHS Management needs!
Ask the Expert: How to Seamlessly Integrate MSDSs with Chemical Inventory Management
Upcoming Web Seminars
Check out Ariel WebInsight V7.0 with powerful Green Score Analysis, expanded GHS Classification functionality and Multilingual Phrases!
Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM PDT; 9:00 PM EDT; 9:00 AM China (July 7, 2011); 10:00 AM Japan (July 7, 2011)
Register: here
Check out Ariel WebInsight V7.0 with powerful Green Score Analysis, expanded GHS Classification functionality and Multilingual Phrases!
Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Time: 7:00 AM PDT; 10:00 AM EDT; 3:00 PM UK; 4:00 PM Central Europe
Register: here
Vendor MSDS Data in SAP EH&S: the best of both worlds when it comes to GHS compliance!
Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Time: 7:00 AM PDT; 10:00 AM EDT; 3:00 PM UK; 4:00 PM Central Europe
Register: here
Industry Articles - News You Can Use
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Critics Find Gaps in State Laws to Disclose Hydrofracking Chemicals
Let’s Not Spoil Green Chemistry with Too Much of a Good Thing
Court Rejects Bid to Spur U.S. Regulation of BPA
Weighing Cancer Risks, From Cellphones To Coffee
EPA Removes Confidentiality Claims for More Than 150 Chemicals
U.S. adds formaldehyde to list of carcinogens
ECHA identifies seven new Substances of Very High Concern
Chemical Identities Unveiled
Last-day talker: House approves bill banning BPA in receipts
Polyurethane Foam Not a Hazmat
European Commission announces ban on cadmium in plastics
Texas drilling regulator: Frac disclosure rules will be ready in 2012
EPA Establishes National Tribal Toxics Committee to Address Risks from Toxic Chemicals
China to ban Bisphenol A in infant feeding bottles
European Commission to Use SIN List as Resource for SVHC Identification
EU bans 'danger' baby bottles
Texas regulators to start drafting frac fluids disclosure rules
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