Regulations

Lube Groups Flag Sustainability Guidance
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Lube Groups Flag Sustainability Guidance

December 4, 2024

Leading lubricant associations in the United States and Europe have expressed concerns over an influential sustainabilit ...

The Only Constant Is (Climate) Change

The Only Constant Is (Climate) Change

December 2, 2024

Climate change seems inevitable, but the European Green Deal is taking steps to mitigate the damage.

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Chile Mandates Lubricant Recycling

November 20, 2024

Chile recently adopted an extended responsibility law that will require lubricant suppliers to ensure that their product ...

Stimulus Should Boost China Market

Stimulus Should Boost China Market

October 30, 2024

China’s lubricant industry stands to benefit from the government’s economic stimulus pledges aimed at stemming the c ...

Innovation Is More than New Molecules

Innovation Is More than New Molecules

September 27, 2024

Chemical regulation may be reducing the flow of new molecules into the market, but it has prompted a variety of new appr ...

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Podcast 24: Regulation Over-REACH

August 1, 2024

Regulating the production, handling and trade of chemicals, some of which are potentially dangerous, is unarguably a goo ...

How Do Chemical Regulations Influence the Lubricants Industry?

How Do Chemical Regulations Influence the Lubricants Industry?

August 1, 2024

Chemical regulations are becoming more stringent and numerous, especially in regions like Europe. How might these regula ...

How Would Proposed SDPA Regulations Affect Lubricant Additives?

How Would Proposed SDPA Regulations Affect Lubricant Additives?

August 1, 2024

ATC explains its stance on the proposed EU Harmonized Classification and Labelling for C4:C8 and C9 substituted diphenyl ...

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VLS Brings Changes for Cutting Fluid

June 25, 2024

Industry watchdog Verification of Lubricant Specifications reported recently that a metalworking fluids supplier altered ...

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EU Alleges Lube Smuggling in Italy

May 14, 2024

The European Union’s public prosecution office last week announced an investigation, dubbed “Greasy Hands,” into a ...

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Off-road Regulations to Impact Lubes

April 24, 2024

As regulators look to restrict greenhouse gas emissions from off-road heavy-duty vehicles, lubricants could contribute t ...

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Risks Declared for Two Diphenylamines

April 16, 2024

A French safety agency has proposed recommending restrictions on the use of two diphenylamines – a category of chemica ...

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EU Tightening Emissions Limits on Trucks

March 19, 2024

The European Parliament adopted automobile emissions rules that tighten emissions limits for heavy-duty vehicles while l ...

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U.S. Sanctions Russian Lube Companies

February 27, 2024

The United States last week announced a sweeping new round of sanctions against Russia, covering a large number of compa ...

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EPA May Slow Emissions Clampdown

February 21, 2024

After pushback from automakers and unions, the United States Environmental Protection Agency may propose slowing the pac ...

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Russia Sanctions Ramp-up Includes Turbine Oils

January 23, 2024

The United States last month gave regulators new authority to target domestic and international institutions involved in ...

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Ohio Shuns California Emissions Regulations

January 17, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill into law last month that, effective March 28, prohibits a state agency from adop ...