N.Y. VOC reg
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
New York Department of Environmental Conservation revised consumer products rule regulating volatile organic compounds is in line with Ozone Transport Commission model. Published in November, rule will regulate VOC content limits for products including antiperspirants, nail polish remover, hairspray, hair mousses, hair styling aids. Revised rule sets VOC content limits for aerosol antiperspirants at 40% rather than previously recommended 0%. Rule is effective Jan. 1, 2005. Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association supports OTC model and is lobbying 12 Northeastern states and District of Columbia to adopt the rule in place of other VOC regulations. OTC model rule, adopted in 2001, sets Jan. 1, 2005 effective date (1"The Rose Sheet" April 2, 2001, p. 9)...