Materials & Handling
January at-a-glance…materials & handling
Numerous internal freight forwarders are reminding customers of further delays due to COVID-19 and the approaching Chinese New Year. U.S. […]
December at-a-glance…materials & handling
A shortage in the nation’s metal supply is adding insult to COVID-19 injury as several NAFEM members report challenges in […]
October at-a-glance…materials & handling
Trucking capacity and rates are expected to be extremely volatile in the fourth quarter, according to two NAFEM transportation industry […]
California investigating PFAS sources
California has begun investigating sites that could be sources of PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl chemicals) in its water system. The […]
PFAS Action Plans
EPA is taking a proactive, cross-agency approach to address Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The agency’s actions are found here. For additional […]
Optional, more stringent standard for plumbing devices in review
Changes to the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard under consideration could introduce a new, optional, lower-lead certification for endpoint plumbing devices such as faucets […]
PFAS continue to be topic of state and federal regulations
PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances), chemicals used in nonstick cookware, metal and plastic plating, and other consumer products, are increasing […]
California leading the way in new approach to dine-in, takeout, leftover containers
California Assembly Bill 619 has passed allowing restaurants to use reusable cups and containers brought in by customers as part of […]
EPA issues action plan seeking hazardous substance designation for PFAS
PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of chemicals used in many consumer products, including nonstick cookware. They also […]
EPA issues action plan seeking hazardous substance designation for PFAS
PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of chemicals used in many consumer products, including nonstick cookware. They also […]