October 25, 2024
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Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on registration opening for the 2025 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, EPA expanding its Safer Chemical Ingredient List, PFAS bans in Maine and Minnesota, and more. Want to stay informed about critical government affairs impacting the cleaning and facility-solutions industry? Sign up here to have the ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update emailed directly to you every other week. ISSA Advocacy Registration Now Open for 2025 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit Registration is limited for this premier advocacy event for our industry, so reserve your seat today. We look forward to seeing you next spring in our nation’s capital to change the way the new Congress and administration view cleaning! Learn more EPA Expands Safer Chemical Ingredients List PFAS Bans Gain Momentum: ME & MN Lead the Way New Cleaning Is Essential Podcasts November 18 Keeping It Clean: Regulatory Compliance Review – 8 am-5 pm, Coral ABC, North Convention Center Stay Compliant with New Labor Laws – 1:45 pm-2:45 pm, Islander A, North Convention Center November 19 Women Leading in Advocacy/Advocacy Meet Up – 11:30 am-12:30 pm, CleanMeet Zone – Show Floor, Booth #600 What the PFAS? What It Means for Cleaning Products – 1:30 pm-2 pm, Business Solutions Theater – Show Floor, Booth #117 End Period Poverty Service Project – 2 pm-4 pm, ISSA Experience Hub, Booth #2147 Advocacy Happy Hour – 4 pm-5 pm, ISSA Experience Hub, Booth #2147, sponsored by Products Chemical November 20 Industry Leaders Roundtable – 2:45 pm-3:15 pm, Business Solutions Theater – Show Floor, Booth #117 2024 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Ceremony – 3:30 pm-5 pm, Sustainability & ESG Hub – Show Floor, Booth #1247 Be sure to stop by our Advocacy Booth in the ISSA Experience Hub and say hello to your Advocacy Team. We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more Webinar – What the 2024 Elections Mean for the Cleaning and Facility-Solutions Industry Additional Updates Regulatory & Other News EPA Releases Interim Guidance to Expand Availability of Virus Claims to Additional Antimicrobial Products EPA Settles with Wholesaler over Sale of Unregistered Disinfectants State News NY Finalizes Regulations Restricting 1,4-Dioxane NJ, Other State Minimum Wages to Increase Next Year
Early access registration is now open to ISSA members for the largest Capitol Hill fly-in event for the cleaning and facility-solutions industry, the 2025 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, March 31-April 1 in Washington, DC!
Why attend: The 2025 Clean Advocacy Summit is a can’t-miss, unique opportunity for you to help shape the future of the cleaning and facility-solutions industry. Participation is critical for industry leaders like you to engage with a new administration, as well as to build new and even stronger relationships with your members of Congress. Thank you to Tork, an Essity Brand for serving as the Presenting Sponsor, Imperial Dade as a Gold Sponsor, and Maid Brigade and You’ve Got Maids of Northern Virginia as Silver Sponsors of the 2025 summit.
What it means: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice Program announced significant updates to its Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL), a valuable resource for manufacturers of cleaning products with preferred environmental, health, and safety profiles. EPA added 27 new chemicals to the list, updated the listings of 23 existing chemicals to reflect the latest scientific evidence, and centralized the listing of all fragrance ingredients in a Fragrance Palette.
Why it matters: The SCIL is designed to help manufacturers find safer chemical alternatives to formulate cleaning products that meet the criteria of the EPA Safer Choice Program. By utilizing the resources provided by EPA, businesses can make informed decisions about the chemicals that they use in their products and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable future. Learn more
What it means: Both Maine and Minnesota recently enacted comprehensive bans on PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in consumer products. Maine’s law prohibits the sale of any product containing intentionally added PFAS by 2030, with exemptions for “currently unavoidable uses.” Following Maine’s lead, Minnesota implemented a similar ban with a slightly later deadline of 2032.
Why it matters: While these bans are currently limited to two states, they represent a growing national movement to regulate PFAS. With over 30 states introducing policies on PFAS, we expect further action on this issue at the federal level in the future.
What ISSA is doing: Get involved in ISSA Advocacy here. Together, we can impact legislation and regulations related to PFAS and more, as well as ensure a healthier environment for everyone. For questions about this and other regulatory issues, please contact ISSA’s Meché Ragland. Learn more
Check out the latest ISSA Cleaning Is Essential podcasts with ISSA Director of Government Affairs John Nothdurft. The newest episodes
address why relationships still matter in the age of technology, featuring Keith Schneringer of BradyPlus, and delve into cleaning regulations with ISSA’s Regulatory Affairs Manager Meché Ragland. Learn more
Include Advocacy as Part of Your ISSA Show Experience
Your ISSA Advocacy Team has a myriad of activities for you to engage in as part of your ISSA Show North America 2024 experience at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 17-21, including:
This regulatory workshop, presented by ISSA and the Household & Commercial Products Association, requires separate registration here.
This session on the numerous changes to labor laws and regulations that impact cleaning companies requires an All-Access Pass to attend.
The first 50 volunteers to help us fill personal-care bags for those in need in the local community will receive a special thank-you gift from our Donation-Bag Sponsor, HOSPECO Brands Group. No advance registration required.
Meet the ISSA Advocacy Team, talk politics, network, and enjoy a complimentary drink!
Why attend: No matter the outcome, the 2024 elections will have a major impact on our industry. Join this free ISSA webinar What the 2024 Elections Mean for the Cleaning and Facility-Solutions Industry, 12 pm-1 pm CT on December 11. The webinar will feature Jeff Hanscom, Vice President, State & Local Government Relations & Public Policy for the International Franchise Association, and ISSA’s Director of Government Affairs John Nothdurft. Learn more and register
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released interim guidance describing how registrants of antimicrobial products may add label claims that sanitizing products (e.g., household antimicrobial wipes and sprays) are effective against viruses. Learn more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached a settlement with U.S. Jaclean Inc. regarding claims of illegal distribution or sale of unregistered and misbranded disinfectants and other pesticide products in violation of federal pesticide law, Cleaning & Maintenance Management reports. Learn more
More than 76% of Americans Want Free Period Supplies in Schools
More than three-quarters of Americans believe that period supplies should be available free-of-charge at public schools and universities. Learn more
New York State’s finalized regulations establish maximum allowable concentrations of 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products. Learn more
New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by US$0.36 to $15.49 per hour for most employees, effective January 1, 2025, Cleaning & Maintenance Management reports. New Jersey’s minimum wage increase is similar to other states and cities. In 2025, the minimum wage in Rhode Island, Illinois, and Delaware is set to increase to $15 per hour. New York State’s minimum wage will increase to $15.50 in January 2025. Learn more
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