IST is a wolf in sheep's clothing

Blog  |  www.icis.com | Nov 20, 2009

This blog records the Editor’s comment for ICIS Chemical Business ahead of publication. To read the definitive version of the Editor’s comment for each weekly issue, subscribe to ICIS Chemical Business magazine at www.icis.com/subscribe.

http://www.icis.com/blogs/editorscommentary/2009/11/ist-is-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing.html

2009 Performance Improvement Awards

Blog  |  joesblog.socma.org | Nov 16, 2009

Every year our members compete to be recognized for their hard work improving their facilities’ EHS&S programs. This year’s competition for the 2009 winners of our Performance Improvement Awards was the fiercest yet.

http://joesblog.socma.org/index.cfm?post=128

Yorkshire Chemical Focus Blog

European R&D Support Programme is holding a workshop on Tuesday 4 December 09.30 – 12.30 at Centenary Gallery, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds This seminar will highlight opportunities for funding nanotechnology R&D through the European Commission’s FP7 programme.

http://www.ycf.org.uk/blog/index.php?paged=7

Dow's Liveris calls for U.S. industrial policy (PlasticsNews)

"What I'm talking about is a pro-industrial policy crafted and developed by manufacturers for manufacturers; a policy that rejuvenates our economic base.

http://www.plasticsnews.com/blog/2008/09/dows_liveris_calls_for_us_indu.html

what is icis connect for

Blog  |  www.icis.com | Nov 18, 2009

ICIS launched its Connect product a couple of years ago and we've been looking at how to get the best out of it. Our latest idea is to tailor our efforts into areas of common interest around issues that will affect the global chemical industry

http://www.icis.com/icisconnect/blogs/simon_robinson/archive/2009/11/18/what-is-icis-connect-for.aspx

TOFA exempted from REACH?

Blog  |  www.icis.com | Nov 5, 2009

European manufacturers of tall oil fatty acids (TOFA) - a chemical produced from the byproduct of the pulp and paper manufacture, are hoping to have the product exempted from Europe's chemical regulation REACH (registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical substances).

http://www.icis.com/blogs/green-chemicals/2009/11/tofa-exempted-from-reach.html

SOCMA STEPS UP ADVOCACY ON SHAPING CHEMICAL SECURITY POLICY

Blog  |  joesblog.socma.org | Nov 3, 2009

This is a pivotal week in Washington for the chemical industry, as a House floor vote on a homeland security bill HR 2868 threatens to shift the focus from safeguarding chemical facilities against terrorism to banning legitimate products used to improve everyday life.

http://joesblog.socma.org/index.cfm?post=127

Why we need smart thinking about PR

Blog  |  www.icis.com | Jun 18, 2009

This blog records the Editor’s comment for ICIS Chemical Business ahead of publication. To read the definitive version of the Editor’s comment for each weekly issue, subscribe to ICIS Chemical Business magazine at www.icis.com/subscribe.

http://www.icis.com/blogs/editorscommentary/2009/06/why-we-need-smart-thinking-about-pr.html

Germany attacks central bank policy (Chemicals & The Economy)

Blog  |  www.icis.com | Jun 5, 2009

During the growth years, it became fashionable for politicians to claim that central banks were

http://www.icis.com/blogs/chemicals-and-the-economy/2009/06/germany-attacks-central-bank-p.html

Joe's Blog

Blog  |  joesblog.socma.org | Oct 6, 2009

Thus, the announcement by President Obama that he has appointed Ron Bloom to the new position of Senior Counselor for Manufacturing Policy is a welcome one, indeed.

http://joesblog.socma.org/index.cfm?post=125