SOCMA || SOCMA News http://www.socma.com/ SOCMA Hails Senate Passage of R&D Tax Extender Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomed a vote in the http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2191 SOCMA Reiterates Call For Risk-Based Approach To TSCA Reform In Congressional Testimony Washington, DC For the second time in less than four months, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2186 New White Paper Touts Benefits of SOCMA's ChemStewards® Program Washington, DC - In accordance with the fifth anniversary of the ChemStewardss effectiveness, compar http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2176 SOCMA Renews Call For Permanent Security Standards In Testimony Before Senate Washington, DC - The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA), in testimony today to http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2168 SOCMA Welcomes Senate Introduction of Chemical Facility Security Reauthorization Act Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) today welcomed the intr http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2129 ACC and SOCMA Announce Agenda Highlights and Sponsors for Global Chemicals Management Conference ARLINGTON, VA s GlobalChem Conference and Expo being held in Baltimore, Maryland, March 29-31, 2010. http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2131 SOCMA Announces 2010 Legislative Priorities Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) today announced its leg http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2081 SOCMA Elects Larry Brotherton Board of Governors Chairman Washington, DC s Annual Meeting in New York City on December 7, 2009. http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2064 SOCMA Announces Affiliation with "Single-Use" Bio-Process Systems Alliance (BPSA) Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2055 SOCMA Names Lawrence Sloan New President / CEO Washington, DC http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2025 SOCMA Urges Congress to Take a Risk-Based Approach to TSCA Reform Washington, DC In testimony today to a key panel of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Society http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1990 SOCMA Announces Winners of 2009 Performance Improvement Awards Washington, DC S) practices. http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1982 House Passes Chemical Security Legislation w/ Controversial IST Mandate Washington, DC The House of Representatives today approved new and stringent standards for chemical http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1978 FDA Responds to SOCMA's Citizen Petition Washington, DC s petition, calling on the agency to do more to ensure the safety of drug products im http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1960 SOCMA Announces 88th Annual Dinner Celebration Washington, DC s successes during its 88th Annual Dinner in New York City on December 7, 2009... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1958 House Committee Approves Chemical Security Legislation Washington, DC which adds a controversial requirement to... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1952 SOCMA to Host First-Ever Gala in South Asia Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1935 More SOCMA Member Facilities Qualify for ChemStewards' Highest Ranking Washington, DC s first year with fully certified facilities. http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1933 SOCMA Warns Congress of Negative Consequences to Industry, Security if Mandatory IST, Citizen Suits Are Approved Under CFATS Washington, DC In testimony Thursday to a key panel of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Socie http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1922 SOCMA Welcomes EPA's Principles on Chemicals Management SOCMA Today welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) long-awaited release of its pr http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1917 SOCMA Announces Launch of ChemAlliance.org to Boost Regulatory Compliance SOCMA http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1911 SOCMA Announces Fall Legislative Agenda, Highlights Grassroots Efforts by Members Washington, DC SOCMA, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates, today announced its leg http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2155 SOCMA President Joseph Acker Announces Retirement Washington, DC s letter of retirement and expressed its deep appreciation for all the work he has do http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1889 SOCMA Calls on Congress to Preserve TSCA Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) today called on Congres http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1833 Trade Advisory Committees Give Vital Voice to Small Business Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) today submitted comment http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1811 Senate Approves One-Year Extension of Chemical Security Standards Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) today commended the U.S http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1794 SOCMA Commends Member Facilities For Surpassing ChemStewards Requirements Washington, DC s highest ranking, known as the Excellence Tier... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1759 SOCMA Concerned About IST, Small Business Protections In Chemical Security Bill Washington, DC but expressed... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1756 SOCMA Calls on EPA to Continue Work on ChAMP Washington, DC s commitment to prioritizing chemicals for developing screening-level hazard, exposur http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1755 SOCMA Calls on EPA to Continue Work on ChAMP Washington, DC through its Chemical Assessment and Management Program (ChAMP) by suspending its act http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2154 SOCMA Testimony to House Panel Calls for the Extension of Chemical Security Standards Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA), in testimony submitted http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1748 SOCMA to Hold Security Press Conference at 2009 Chemical Sector Security Summit WHAT: The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) will hold a press conference at t http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1734 SOCMA Announces Five New Members in Second Quarter Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1730 SOCMA Members Advance Industry Priorities On Capitol Hill During Washington Fly-In Washington, DC s second annual Washington Fly-In. The most notable of the 30-plus visits on Capitol http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1725 SOCMA Announces 2009 Chemical Sector Security Summit Highlights The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce the highlights o http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1712 SOCMA Urges Congress to Extend Chemical Security Standards to 2012 Washington, DC The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) is calling on Congress http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1709 SOCMA to Host Second Annual Washington Fly-In Washington, DC s capital next month to discuss key issues of concern with Members of Congress and th http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1703 SOCMA Unveils New Logo Washington, DC The new look follows... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1689 SOCMA Acquires ChemAlliance.org From EPA San Francisco, CA from EPA to SOCMA took place today in San Francisco at the National Environmental http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1672 SOCMA Reiterates Support For EPA'a DSW Rule Washington, DC As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers revising its final rule on th http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1674 SOCMA Outlines Tenets for TSCA Reform Washington, DC Amid renewed debate over the effectiveness of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1609 SOCMA Becomes "Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates" Washington, DC s name from the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association to the Society o http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1595 SOCMA Advocates Targeted Toxics Reform - SMEs Ask Congress, EPA to Preserve ChAMP Washington, DC effort, the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) is putting http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1515 SOCMA Asks Congress to Make Security Rules Permanent Washington, DC The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) released the follow http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1430 SOCMA to Provide Market Forecast at Informex Washington, DC s InformexUSA trade show in San Francisco. The Business Outlook Survey provides... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1418 SOCMA Applauds FDA Drug Import Safety Program - More Work Still Needed Washington, DC s) announcement of its Secure Supply Chain pilot program. The two-year voluntary pilo http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1401 SOCMA Calls on EPA to Revise Costly Air Rule Washington, DC In extensive comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Janu http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1399 SOCMA Announces Early 2009 Events SOCMA is pleased to announce its calendar of early 2009 events. http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=2153 SOCMA Welcomes Seven New Members in Fourth Quarter Washington, DC - The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) is proud to announ http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1382 SOCMA Announces 2009 Legislative Priorities, "First 100 Days" Initiative Washington, DC initiative... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1376 SOCMA Appoints Michael Kennedy Manager of Government Relations Washington, DC s new Senior Manager, Government Relations and staff lead for its Safety and... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1326 SOCMA Announces Winners of 2008 Performance Improvement Awards Washington, DC department. The Performance Improvement Awards honor member facilities... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1316 SOCMA's 87th Annual Dinner Featuring Kathleen Madigan Washington, DC -- Award-winning hit comedian Kathleen Madigan will be headlining the Synthetic Organ http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1303 SOCMA Welcomes Twelve New Members Washington, DC - The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) is proud to announ http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1301 SOCMA Releases Statement on 2008 Elections Washington, DC -- The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) reacted today to http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1294 SOCMA Testifies in Opposition to EPA's "Area Sources" Proposal Research Triangle Park, NC -- The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) testi http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1271 SOCMA Supports EPA's DSW Revisions - A Ten Year SOCMA Priority is Realized In SOCMA Previously, because of regulatory constraints, the cost of... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1252 EPA "Area Sources" Proposal Will Overburden Small Manufacturers Washington, DC rule released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). SOCMA had thi http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1236 Congress Urgently Needs to Commit to U.S. Manufacturing R http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1203 SOCMA Announces Industry's 'Last 100 Days' Initiative http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1200 SOCMA, ACC, AND NanoBusiness Alliance - Joint Statement on EPA's Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program The ACC Nanotechnology Panel, the NanoBusiness Alliance, and the SOCMA Nanotechnology SME Coalition http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1154 SOCMA Presents REACH Concerns To Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) expressed numerous international tr http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1145 SOCMA Statement on DOHA Trade Talks Collapse Joseph Acker, President and CEO of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA), http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1131 SOCMA, ACC, and NanoBusiness Alliance - Joint Statement on EPA's Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program The following statement is released in support of the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Nanosca http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1102 SOCMA Comments on FDA Drug Safety Announcement Washington, DC s announcement of new FDA enforcement efforts... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1099 SOCMA Statement on DHS Risk-Based Chemical Facility Notification Letters Washington, DC - The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) released the follo http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1081 SOCMA Appoints Daniel Newton Manager of Government Relations Washington, D.C. s duties are... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1063 Media Advisory: SOCMA Announces Lineup for Chemical Sector Security Summit The Chemical Sector Security Summit It will feature speakers form DHS, industry and other federal a http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1048 Chemical Industry Executives to Meet with Congress Washington - Chemical industry executives will be arriving in Washington Wednesday for meetings on C http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1052 3E Company and SOCMA ChemStewards® Announce Strategic Partnership SOCMA selects 3E Company as MSDS and Regulatory Data Partner. joined together with the Synthetic Org http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1042 SOCMA Urges Caution in Climate Change Discussions As deliberations over The Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) unfold, the Synthetic Organic Chemi http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1039 SOCMA Statement responding to Chemical Regulation Bill Washington, D.C. - The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) released the fol http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1028 SOCMA ChemStewards® Certifies First Facilities Savannah, Georgia - certified the first facilities to complete all... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1014 SOCMA Recognizes Volunteer Coordinators Savannah, Georgia These volunteers participate in a variety of... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1013 SOCMA Supports SBA Legislation by Senators Snowe and Pryor Washington, D.C. - Joseph Acker, President and CEO of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers A http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=1004 SOCMA Tells Key Senate Committee REACh Would Hamper U.S. Innovation Washington, D.C. thoughtfully consider whether it is necessary or wise to adopt a... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=983 SOCMA President Blogs on Need for Industry to Have EHS&S Management Systems Washington, D.C. - Joseph Acker, President and CEO of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers A http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=936 SOCMA Supports Sensible Site Security Legislation by Representative Wynn Washington, D.C. - Joseph Acker, President and CEO of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers A http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=907 Media Advisory: As Co-Host of GlobalChem 2008, SOCMA Announces Top Guest Speakers What: For the past 20 years, the GlobalChem Conference and Exhibition has provided a unique educatio http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=904 SOCMA Annual Luncheon to Feature Mark J. Lerner, President of Morgan, Evan and Co. New York City The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association announces that Mark J. Lerne http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=882 SBA Recognizes Top SOCMA Issues Washington, DC rules that are overly... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=881 SOCMA Urges Congress to Avoid Hasty Changes to Chemical Site Security Standards Washington, DC s proposed chemical site security legislation, specifically... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=864 SOCMA Member Testimony to House Homeland Security Committee Washington, DC Siegfried USA, a member of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=863 SOCMA Member to Testify on IST, New Chemical Site Security Bill Washington, DC Siegfried USA, a member of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=862 Media Advisory: SOCMA Announces Key Speakers and Topics for GlobalChem 2008 SOCMAs GlobalChem 2008 Conference and Exhibition, co-hosted with the American Chemistry Council, att http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=840 SOCMA Comments on FDA Deficiencies Washington, DC Drug Agency discussing the... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=830 SOCMA Nanotechnology Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Coalition Appoints Nano Expert as New Director Washington, DC - The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) is pleased to anno http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=827 SOCMA Announces Annual Business Outlook Survey Washington, DC s Informex Trade Show in... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=825 SOCMA Elects New Chairman - Charles Hinnant Will Serve One-Year Term New York s (SOCMA) Annual Meeting, Charles Hinnant was elected the new... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=814 SOCMA Joins with OSHA, Other Associations to Form Process Safety Alliance Washington, DC The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) announces that it i http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=810 SOCMA To Announce Annual Business Outlook Survey Washington, DC s... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=800 SOCMA Teams With AIG Environmental® to Support ChemStewards® Members The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) is pleased to team with AIG Environ http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=762 SOCMA Submits Testimony - Tells Committee IST Mandates are Unsuitable for Security Washington, D.C. s Subcommittee on Transportation... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=744 SOCMA ChemStewards® Program Announces 2007 Performance Improvement Awards Winners Washington, DC The Performance Improvement Awards recognize... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=729 SOCMA and Redstone Develop Member Program To Fulfill REACH Requirements SOCMA's ChemSortia is partnering with The Redstone Group, LLC, a leading regulatory affairs and http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=698 SOCMA Applauds DHS's Final List of Chemicals Covered by New Security Rules November 2, 2007, Washington, DC Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a pre http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=686 SOCMA's Bulk Pharmaceuticals Task Force Asks Congress to Increase Inspections of Foreign Drug Manufacturing Facilities November 1, 2007, Washington, DC The testimony... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=677 Congressional Hearing on Drug Import Safety Washington, DC The title of the hearing is... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=675 SOCMA's 86th Annual Dinner Featuring Tucker Carlson Washington, DC s (SOCMA) 86th Annual Dinner to be held in New York City on December 10, 2007... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=641 SOCMA Launches New Website with Member Benefits Washington DC s strategic initiative to enhance knowledge exchange and provide SOCMA members with th http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=554 SOCMA Releases Fall Legislative Agenda SOCMA releases a list of legislative initiatives urging Congress to address during the remainder of http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=509 SOCMA President Joe Acker Expresses Concern over Emerging Markets Product Quality Washington - In a blog posting today, SOCMAThe recent questions surrounding... http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=440 SOCMA Membership Continues to Grow - Highest Totals in a Decade SOCMA announces that at the midway point of 2007, SOCMA is on track to set the best member retention http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=424 SOCMA Supports Chemicals Management Efforts under the Security & Prosperity Partnership Washington, DC - SOCMA today expressed its support for the framework of regulatory cooperation in th http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=484 SOCMA Launching InteChem07 - Integrating Security with Management Systems August 21, 2007 - The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) is hosting a conf http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=398 Combine Business and Golf for a Good Cause 2007 marks the fourth year SOCMA is hosting its Annual Golf Tournament supporting the American Chemi http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=232 SOCMA Appoints New Government Relations Manager Washington, D.C. s efforts related to environmental issues. http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=231 Media Advisory: SOCMA to Offer Educational Webinar Covering The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA), along with Keller and Heckman LLP http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=190 SOCMA Supports EPA's Nano Program The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) fully supports the EPAs Nanoscale M http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=195 SOCMA Endorses EPA's DSW Rule On Monday, June 25, 2007, SOCMA submitted favorable comments on EPAs recognition of the unique aspec http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=349 SOCMA Creates Nanotech SME Manufacturers Coalition The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) announces the formation of a new co http://www.socma.com//emailColleague.cfm?pageID=529 Secretary Chertoff to Address Chemical Security Summit - 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