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EPA Publishes Updated TSCA Inventory

June 18, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published an updated TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory, which notes which chemicals are “active” in U.S. commerce.  EPA made this determination based on information collected […]

VI Welcomes Legislation that Promotes Open Bidding Policies for Water Infrastructure Projects

June 1, 2018
The Water Infrastructure Transparency Act (WITA) introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) would extend the current USDA policy on opening bidding for water infrastructure projects to all federally funded programs.

Larry Sabato to Speak at Vinyl Industry Congressional Fly-in

May 1, 2018
Dr. Larry Sabato, election analyst and best-selling author, and Founder and Director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, to speak at the Vinyl Industry Congressional Fly-in on June 19th.

Designing for Health: Understanding WELL Building vs. Fitwel

May 1, 2018
There are two major certifications that have been garnering a lot of buzz lately in the health and wellness design space: WELL Building Standard® (now WELL v2) and Fitwel. As […]

Design 411: Codes, Standards, and Guidelines

May 1, 2018
Codes, standards, and guidelines are critical elements in construction and design. And while the three terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. As a designer, it’s important […]

Webinar: New Prop 65 Labeling Effective August 30, 2018. Are You Ready?

April 1, 2018
New Prop 65 labeling requirments will go into effect on August 30, 2018. The VI in collaboration with Keller and Heckman LLP are hosting a one-hour complimentary webinar on May 15th and June 7th to review the new amendments and discuss their impact on the vinyl industry. 

NPE Education Session to Address New Prop 65 Labeling Requirements for Vinyl Products

April 1, 2018
Amendments to California Prop 65 go into effect on August 30, 2018. A complimentary education session presented by Keller and Heckman, LLP provides compounders, vinyl product manufacturers, distributors and importers attending NPE2018 with important information to help them nagivage the new Prop 65 labeling requirements.

Ready. Set. Advocate!

April 1, 2018
Join colleagues from across the vinyl value chain June 19-20 as we advance our key issues with elected officials. Registration is now open.