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OSHA is seeking public input on its proposal to extend the approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for information collection requirements outlined in the Benzene Standard. The goal of these requirements is to protect workers from harmful health effects due to exposure to benzene. OSHA welcomes comments on whether these requirements are necessary, their accuracy, and ways to reduce their burden on employers. The comment period is open until May 27, 2025, and comments can be submitted electronically or by fax.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an updated guide to help pesticide registrants translate certain sections of their product labels into Spanish. This guide, called the Spanish Translation Guide for Pesticide Labeling (STGPL), is designed to ensure that Spanish-speaking individuals can understand the health and safety information on pesticide labels. The update follows amendments made by the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022, requiring the inclusion of Spanish translations on pesticide labels starting from December 29, 2025. While registrants are not strictly bound to use the exact language from the guide, they must ensure that their translations are accurate and true.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of guidance documents related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. These documents were released quickly due to the urgency of the pandemic and are open for public comments in line with the FDA's good guidance practices. The guidance is accessible online and serves as the FDA's current recommendations, but they are not binding. Public health determinations and a national emergency declaration underpin this accelerated release.