The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.

Julia Griffin 10/29/24 Julia Griffin 10/29/24

EPA Publishes Draft Risk Evaluation for DINP

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) published its Draft Risk Evaluation for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) in August 2024, in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.

Leslie Hockman 2/23/22 Leslie Hockman 2/23/22

The EPA Proposes Regulations for PFOA and PFOS

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to propose enforceable limits on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) in drinking water; replacing the EPA’s 2016 advisory level of 70 parts per trillion for these chemicals (individually or combined).

James Ede 3/15/21 James Ede 3/15/21

The EPA Takes Action Against PFAS in Drinking Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued two actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.

James Ede 12/30/19 James Ede 12/30/19

EPA Issues Final SNUR for Carbon Nanomaterial (Generic) (PMN P-10-366)

The U.S. EPA issued the final SNUR for Carbon Nanomaterial (Generic) (PMN P-10-366) on November 25, 2019.

James Ede 9/20/19 James Ede 9/20/19

EPA Announces Plan to Reduce Animal Testing

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this month that they will provide $4.25 million in funding to five universities to research the development and use of alternative test methods and strategies with the goal of reducing, replacing, or refining animal testing in the U.S.