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What does CONEG stand for?

What does CONEG stand for?

the Coalition of Northeastern Governors
CONEG stands for the Coalition of Northeastern Governors comprised of the following member states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

What is CONEG legislation?

Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation (formerly known as CONEG legislation) was developed in 1989 to reduce the amount of four heavy metals in packaging and packaging components sold or distributed throughout the United States. Legislation based on this Model has been adopted by nineteen states as of 2021.

What is TPCH testing?

The mission of the TPCH is to promote a consistent approach to testing standards for the presence of heavy metals in product packaging. Your company devotes generous time, effort and resources towards making sure that the products are as safe as possible for your consumers and the environment.

What does TPC-H stand for?

TPC-H

Acronym Definition
TPC-H Transaction Processing Council Ad-hoc/decision support benchmark (computer performance)

Who are the members of the CONEG coalition?

CONEG encourages intergovernmental cooperation on issues affecting the economic, social and environmental well-being of the Northeast. Governor Mills and Efficiency Maine Launch Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Governor Phil Scott Details Initiatives to Increase Electric Vehicles in Vermont

What kind of chemicals are used in CONEG testing?

Mercury, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, methanol, methylene chloride, petroleum distillates, toluene, turpentine, xylene and related chemicals.

What was the purpose of the 1 CONEG?

1 CONEG is an organization of nine northeastern states created to study regional issues, particularly those related to economic and environmental conditions and resources of the Northeast.

Is the EU packaging directive the same as CONEG?

Its European counterpart, the EU Packaging Directive, imposes similar restrictions on the same heavy metal substances. Different states add specific modifications to their own packaging laws, and it’s important to check specific state regulations relevant to the packaging producer or manufacturer.