Ink industry regulatory officials have their hands full when it comes to regulatory matters. It seems like the standards vary between regions, and the targets are ever-changing. Meanwhile, stakeholders ranging from government leaders to brand owners are keeping pressure on. For example, there are a number of substances that are under various levels of scrutiny by federal and/or state government, including titanium dioxide (TiO2), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Rebecca Lipscomb, director, global regulatory affairs for INX International Ink Co., noted that INX is receiving inquiries on these substances. George Fuchs, director – regulatory affairs and technology for the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM), noted that in many cases, substance-specific issues like these take a little time before they reach the brands and public. “Regardless, most ink manufacturer