NASF Report February 2016: What’s the Impact of REACH Rules on U.S. Surface Treatment?
The brief summary below the EU’s regulation on REACH became law in June 2007 and created new obligations to manufacture, import or use new and existing chemicals in the EU.
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Cleaning Q&A: Cleaning for ISO 16232
Meeting the requirements of ISO 16232 for the automotive industry.
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The EPA’s Home Court Advantage
Court decision on EPA hex chrome rule is a tad perplexing.
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Court Upholds EPA Hex Chrome Rule
The 2012 EPA rule was challenged by the National Association for Surface Finishing, which sued the EPA.
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Spray Booth Compliance
What does it mean to have a paint booth third-party listed?
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TWR Service Acquires ISO 9001:2008 Certification
TWR specializes in high quality electroless Nickel plating
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NASF: EPA Releases More Stringent Definition of Solid Waste Regulation
The new revisions state that the recycling of secondary materials can occur only if specific regulatory requirements are met.
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EPA Targeting Metal Finishing Wastewater
Agency releases its preliminary 2014 effluent guidelines program; wastewater from the metal finishing industry is just one of the areas that will be subject to more regulation in the upcoming year.
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Rightech Fabrications Earns ISO 9001:2008
Illinois company makes of range of racks, baskets and coils for the finishing industry,
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The Elimination of Whiskers from Electroplated Tin
When RoHS lead-free regulations began to take hold globally, tin and its alloys were the first choice as alternatives to eutectic tin/lead. On the solder side, the transition to using these alternatives has moved forward, but on the surface finish side, replacing tin/lead has posed greater challenges. This paper discusses two approaches to dissipating the internal stresses in and external stresses on the deposit that are known to initiate whisker formation.
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Dental Equipment Maker Pulls Teeth to Meet Stringent Wastewater Regulations
Manufacturer A-dec chooses MecWash aqueous parts washing systems.
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Is Your Electroplating Waste Hazardous?
Some that bears precious metals is, and there are a host of regulations to consider when recycling.
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NASF Washington Forum Covers Upcoming Rules, Regulations
Platers hear about new regulations, upcoming rules and visit with their Congressional representatives on Capital Hill.
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Kushner Plating School Adds Globally Harmonized System Labeling And Safety Data Sheet Training
Effective this year, the Hazard Communication Standard for all facilities with hazardous materials must comply with employee training on the new GHS labeling and safety data sheets.
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Minimizing Frequency of OSHA Inspections
A safety program goes a long way to reduce accidents, worker complaints and violations, and to comply with OSHA regulations—all of which should lead to a reduced need for OSHA to inspect your facility.
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Tertiary Butyl Acetate Regulations
Has the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved TBAC (tertiary butyl acetate) as a VOC-exempt solvent?
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Poly-Plating Recognized For Safety Achievements
Chicopee, Mass. shop nears completion of two-year exemption of a scheduled OHSA inspection as an honored participant in the organization's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).
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NASF Raises Concerns over EPA Stormwater Discharge Rule
NASF has raised concerns over the proposed revisions, particularly related to the benchmark values that EPA and state agencies will be using for compliance.
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NASF: OSHA’s GHS HazCom Rule
OSHA’s implementation of the Globally Harmonized System deadline for the first round of regulations fell on Dec. 1, 2013.
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Is Aerospace Finishing Filled to Capacity?
As Boeing and Airbus demand more finishing capacity, the challenges faced by owners of finishing businesses are pressing, as both customers and regulatory agencies amp up demands for management attention and resources.
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