Materials & Handling

January at-a-glance…materials & handling

Numerous internal freight forwarders are reminding customers of further delays due to COVID-19 and the approaching Chinese New Year. U.S. […]


01.28.2021

December at-a-glance…materials & handling

A shortage in the nation’s metal supply is adding insult to COVID-19 injury as several NAFEM members report challenges in […]


12.22.2020

October at-a-glance…materials & handling

Trucking capacity and rates are expected to be extremely volatile in the fourth quarter, according to two NAFEM transportation industry […]


10.29.2020

California investigating PFAS sources

California has begun investigating sites that could be sources of PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl chemicals) in its water system. The […]


06.25.2020

PFAS Action Plans

EPA is taking a proactive, cross-agency approach to address Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The agency’s actions are found here. For additional […]


12.12.2019

Optional, more stringent standard for plumbing devices in review

Changes to the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard under consideration could introduce a new, optional, lower-lead certification for endpoint plumbing devices such as faucets […]


11.26.2019

PFAS continue to be topic of state and federal regulations

PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances), chemicals used in nonstick cookware, metal and plastic plating, and other consumer products, are increasing […]


09.24.2019

California leading the way in new approach to dine-in, takeout, leftover containers

California Assembly Bill 619 has passed allowing restaurants to use reusable cups and containers brought in by customers as part of […]


08.27.2019

EPA issues action plan seeking hazardous substance designation for PFAS

PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of chemicals used in many consumer products, including nonstick cookware. They also […]


03.21.2019

EPA issues action plan seeking hazardous substance designation for PFAS

PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of chemicals used in many consumer products, including nonstick cookware. They also […]


03.21.2019