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Oct 11, 2019, 16:18 by Heather Nortz

SGIA accepted an invitation to speak at the Inadvertently Produced PCBs in Inks and Pigments Workshop in Spokane, WA. The goal of the workshop was to explore actions to keep PCBs from entering the Spokane River from printed products produced using inks that contain inadvertent PCBs. No final approaches were identified, and work will continue on identifying options for reducing PCB discharges into the river.

Oct 11, 2019, 16:13 by Heather Nortz

In 2018, the Washington State legislature passed, and the Governor signed into law a program to address use of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging as of January 1, 2022, pending an alternatives assessment. The tentative scoping strategy limits the scope of the assessment to paper wraps and liners. The Department is also considering adding bags and sleeves to this scope.

Oct 11, 2019, 16:04 by Heather Nortz

Vermont has revised its Chemicals of High Concern in Children’s Products Rule to disclose information about these chemicals to the Health Department. The new amendments add 20 chemicals to the CHCC list, which now contains 86 CCHC. The new provisions became effective on August 15, 2019.

Oct 11, 2019, 16:00 by Heather Nortz

The US Department of Labor has issued a final rule establishing new overtime regulations. The rule states, that unless specifically exempted, employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must receive pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than one and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Oct 11, 2019, 15:55 by Heather Nortz

The province of Ontario is shifting the costs of its EPR program – from municipal taxpayers to producers of products and packaging collected through its Blue Box Program. It is expected that the program, administered by the province’s Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, will be more consistent.

Oct 11, 2019, 15:54 by Ray Weiss

Oct 11, 2019, 15:41 by Heather Nortz

In 2019, the Maine State Legislature passed a “Resolve to Support Maine Recycling Programs” which directed the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to develop legislation to establish an extended producer responsibility law for packaging sold in that state. SGIA submitted comments in September 2019 posing many clarifying questions aimed at the logistics of this legislation.

Oct 11, 2019, 15:32 by User Not Found

EFI Fiery FreeForm Create is a brand-new, stand-alone variable data printing application, delivering a fully visual interface with greatly enhanced capabilities.

Oct 11, 2019, 15:22 by User Not Found

The Solution Center will showcase the comprehensive portfolio of Epson printing solutions, including its direct-to-garment solutions.

Oct 10, 2019, 20:11 by Ray Weiss

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Oct 10, 2019, 13:36 by User Not Found

As Strategic Market Sales Manager, Johnson will focus on the TOLA (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas) region

Oct 10, 2019, 13:33 by User Not Found

Roland DGA announced the addition of new SG2 series printer/cutters to its second-generation TrueVIS™ series.

Oct 10, 2019, 13:18 by User Not Found

In the case study, Wallace Carlson COO Charlie Cox describes the use of his prize-winning Color-Logic swatch book in their marketing efforts.

Oct 10, 2019, 13:11 by User Not Found

Panels are an excellent option for applications that requiring longer, unsupported spans, such as trade show exhibits, POP displays and industrial packaging.

Oct 10, 2019, 12:25 by Heather Nortz

Near the end of 2017, Ohio EPA amended their Universal Waste regulations to include several wastes that are commonly generated by businesses. When Ohio EPA proposed to add paint and paint-related wastes to the state regulated list, SGIA along with the Printing Industries of Ohio and Northern Kentucky asked that ink and ink-related wastes also be included under this category. Ohio EPA declined, but stated that ink and ink-related waste would qualify as a paint and paint-related waste.

Oct 9, 2019, 21:30 by User Not Found

Among Durst's offerings on display are the P5 350 all-in-one hybrid solution for flexible roll and board printing and the Rho 2500.