California Supply Chains Act Takes Effect January 1, 2012
December 9, 2011 – On January 1, 2012, a new regulation goes into effect in the State of California requiring all manufacturers and retailers with annual gross sales of $100 million or more to disclose specific supply chain details on their corporate website.
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EPA Completes Wood Finishing Rule
November 29, 2011 – On November 21, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed the long-awaited final step to the wood furniture finishing MACT by publishing the Residual Risk and Technology Review (40 CFR63, Subpart JJ).
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EPA Issues Indefinite Stay on Major Source Boiler MACT
May 2011 – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an indefinite stay postponing the effective date of its standards for major source boilers and commercial and industrial solid waste incinerators to allow the agency more time to receive public comments and review the rules.
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Revised Boiler Rule Takes Smaller Bite
From Residential Furniture Industry
February 2011 – Responding to a court-ordered deadline, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued revised air pollution rules for industrial boilers on Wednesday, February 23. Compared to earlier EPA proposals, the new boiler rules will make it easier and less expensive for domestic furniture manufacturers to meet federal air quality standards.
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Workshops on CPSC Public Database Slated for January
January 2011 – The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will launch a public database of consumer product safety concerns in March 2011. The CPSC is encouraging manufacturers to begin “pre-registering” this month to receive timely online access to reports submitted about their products.
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Advisory for Lamp Producers/Importers
January 2010 – California's Energy Efficient Appliance Program became effective January 1, 2010. The initiative impacts all indoor residential lighting sold in the state of California.
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Retroactive Sprinkler Provisions Fail to Pass ICC Committee
October 28, 2009 – AHFA participated in a fire code-writing session and successfully argued against a provision that would have mandated sprinklers in all buildings used for the manufacture, storage or retail sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses.
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