Chemical Regulation Reporter® Index-Summary

Gallium arsenide (1303-00-0)

– ECHA consultation on GHS changes, In Brief, 633

Games

See Toys and games

Garment industry

See Apparel

Gasoline (8006-61-9)

– Distributor NESHAP, EPA to clarify applicability of rule to resolve industry group petition (D.C. Cir.), 673

Genetic hazards

– Epigenic mechanisms, chemicals can change DNA behavior without altering DNA, workshop speakers say, 765
– Titanium dioxide nanoparticles injected into pregnant mice changed expression of genes associated with brain development in pups, studies find, 765

Genetron 12

See Dichlorodifluoromethane (75-71-8)

Georgia

– Grout sealant, CPSA and CPSC rules do not establish private cause of action for timely failure to report potential product hazards (N.D. Ga.), 619; wholesale distributor may face liability for negligence claims as “ostensible manufacturer,” 747
– Invista to pay fine and to spend more than $500M to correct 680 environmental violations (D. Del.), 381

Germanium (7440-56-4)

– Drinking water, Contaminant Candidate List, EPA releases final list of 116 contaminants, 937

Germany

– Batteries, use of mercury and cadmium to be limited and registry of manufacturers begun, 793
– Hazardous waste, government launches online database to allow public to track releases of pollutants, 623
– REACH, environment agency calls for improved identification criteria for substances of very high concern, 1024

GHGs (greenhouse gases)

See generally Climate change

GHS

See Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

Glass and glass products

– Wool glass fibers, NTP seeking public comment on recommendation to list some as reasonably anticipated human carcinogens, 808

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

See also Harmonization of standards
– ECHA consultation on 4 substances, In Brief, 633
– OSHA proposes aligning hazard communication standard with international criteria, 969; OSHA could finalize proposal soon, 996
– Switzerland proposes changes to federal rules on marketing and sale of chemical products, 49

Glues

See Adhesives

Glyceryl trichlorohydrin

See 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (96-18-4)

Glycol

See Ethylene glycol (107-21-1)

Glyphosate (1071-83-6)

– Biotechnology, GHB614 cotton, APHIS to deregulate GM crop genetically engineered to tolerate herbicide, 546
– Registration, EPA plans review and invites public comment on health and environment issues, 752

Goldenseal root powder

– Carcinogenicity, scientific review panel accepts NTP conclusions in draft report, 740

Grain alcohol

See Ethanol (64-17-5)

Great Britain

See United Kingdom (UK)

Great Lakes

– Restoration initiative funding

See Legislation, federal, HR 2996

Greece

– Biotechnology, MON 810 maize, European Comm'n approves order calling on government to drop unilateral bans, 93; Greece to extend ban on MON 810 corn for 2 years, 574

Green chemistry

– Cal. announces advisory panel to help develop rules to implement new state program, 382
– REACH preregistration, industry actions topic of meeting, 489

Greenhouse gases (GHGs)

See generally Climate change

Groundwater

– Canada, Ontario court approves settlement in Northstar Aerospace TCE contamination class action suit, 646
– Class actions, certification of Thomas class survives review after Robichaux class challenge (La. Ct. App.), 514
– Disinfectants, contamination monitoring requirements, EPA correction, In Brief, 686
– Ethylene dichloride, trial court erred in determining when property owner knew of contamination (8th Cir.), 676
– Perchloroethylene, jury awards Modesto damages in product liability lawsuit against Dow and PPG for contamination (Cal. Super. Ct.), 542
– PFCs, ruling narrows damage claims against 3M by residents of Lake Elmo and Oakdale (Minn. Dist. Ct.), 90; 3M chemical releases did not affect homeowners' property values, 621
– PFOA and PFOS, personal injury claims stripped from damage suit against 3M over hazardous waste disposal (Minn. Dist. Ct.), 9

Guthion

See Azinphos-methyl (86-50-0)

Gypsum (13397-24-5)

– Drywall from China, recent CPSC report tallies complaints and outlines ongoing investigation, 723