AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPFAS & water safety: The EPA has launched an administrative case against a New York-based chemical importer, alleging it brought in hundreds of millions of pounds of mostly Chinese chemicals without required reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Animal-testing shift: The Trump administration says the EPA is expanding “New Approach Methods” to replace animal testing in chemical and pesticide safety assessments, aiming to eliminate mammalian testing by 2035. Regulatory pressure on chemicals: Connecticut Water is seeking a 21.4% rate hike, with PFAS costs flagged as a major driver of higher water bills. Food/agrochemical controls: Rosselkhoznadzor is imposing temporary import and transit restrictions on Armenian pome fruits, eggplants, potatoes and dried fruits, citing gaps in quarantine oversight. Industry & materials: Sinopec-linked researchers report mass production of wet-process T1000-grade carbon fiber, targeting aerospace and other high-end manufacturing needs. Environmental fallout: Cleanup and investigations continue after the Nippon Dynawave pulp mill implosion in Longview, with multiple agencies on site. Trade policy: The U.S. proposes 25% tariffs on many Brazilian imports under Section 301, with broad exemptions.
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