Evelyne McFeaters
202.872.8110
Workshop on FIFRA 6(a)(2) Adverse Effects Reporting to be Held June 19
WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2003) – The Consumer Specialty Products Association will co-sponsor a workshop on FIFRA 6(a)(2) Adverse Effects Reporting on June 19 at the Double Tree Hotel in Crystal City, VA. The Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CPDA) and the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) are co-sponsoring the event.
The workshop is intended to provide an overview of FIFRA 6(a)(2) pesticide adverse effects reporting requirements. Speakers include Kate Bouve from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, who will explain 6(a)(2) Adverse Effects Reporting Requirements, how EPA uses the data, and common reporting mistakes. Rick Kingston from PROSAR/International Poison Center and Loma Kreusi from Rocky Mountain Poison Center will discuss their experience with reporting. The use of voluntary 6(a)(2) forms will also be reviewed. A representative from McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP will speak on state requirements.
The full-day registration cost for CSPA, CPDA and ISSA members is $225 ($325 for non-members). Hotel reservations can be made through the Double Tree Hotel (1-800-222-TREE) at a special CSPA rate of $155. To register for the workshop, please visit www.cspa.org and click on Events.
For more information, please contact Michelle Pitkin at 202/872-8110, or mpitkin@cspa.org .
The Consumer Specialty Products Association is a non-profit national trade association representing some 220 companies engaged in the manufacture, formulation, distribution and sale of hundreds of familiar consumer products. It is organized into seven divisions: Aerosol Products, Air Care, Antimicrobial Products, Cleaning Products, Pest Management Products, Industrial & Automotive Specialty Chemicals, and Polishes & Floor Maintenance Products.
