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PFAS: Protecting Your Business From ‘Forever Chemical’ Litigation

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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 15,000 chemicals with heat, grease, oil, water, and stain resistant properties. They may be found in consumer products like food packaging, non-stick...more

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Mandatory Disclosure on "Forever Chemicals," PFAS, in One State Propagates Consumer Class Action in Another

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In what appears to be a new pathway for PFAS litigation, California plaintiffs recently filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of BIC razors stemming from disclosures the company made under Maine's PFAS law, which were...more

Alston & Bird

PFAS Primer Quarterly Update: 2024 Q1 – Setting the PFAS Standard

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In the latest edition of the PFAS Primer Quarterly Update, our roundup of regulatory, litigation, and scientific actions involving PFAS, the EPA proposes rules for RCRA, more states seek to ban PFAS in products, and science...more

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The State AG Report – 4.11.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •CFPB Not Playing Games with Financial and Privacy Risks - ...more

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PFAS in Consumer Products: State-by-state Regulations - November 2023

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Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products across a broad spectrum of industries are being impacted by laws regulating the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in their products. This...more

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PFAS Update: Minnesota Significantly Restricts PFAS in Consumer Products

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On May 24, 2023, Minnesota enacted HF 2310, which includes a number of PFAS restrictions in consumer products. As discussed below, several categories of products can no longer contain intentionally added PFAS beginning on...more

Jenner & Block

PFAS in Consumer Products

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Developing a Proactive and Strategic Game Plan - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products continue to be in the regulatory and litigation spotlight in 2023. Manufacturers and downstream businesses...more

King & Spalding

California Governor Newsom Signs Bill Prohibiting PFAS in Food Packaging and Requiring Disclosure of PFAS in Cookware

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On October 5, 2021, California Governor Newsom signed into law AB 1200, which prohibits sale, offer for sale, and distribution of any food packaging containing regulated PFAS after January 1, 2023. The new law also requires...more

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California Adds THC to Prop 65 List

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California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, more frequently referred to as Prop 65, requires businesses whose products reach California consumers to notify consumers about the presence of certain...more

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Proposition 65 Labeling Obligations Anticipated for CBD Products Containing THC

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California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as “THC,” to the list of chemicals requiring specific labeling for retail sale in California. Proposition 65,...more

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Alerts Newsletter: This California Warning Might Cause Alarm – or Apathy

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The discussion about including the most commonly used drug in the US has once again raised questions about the value of Proposition 65 warnings to consumers. Environmental advocates say the law has compelled companies to...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Less Than One Month until California Online Ingredients Disclosure Requirements in Effect for Designated Cleaning Products

There is less than one month before the effective date of the online requirements set forth in California’s Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2017 (S.B. 258). S.B. 258 sets forth new requirements on manufacturers of...more

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The California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act – Are You Ready for January 1?

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On January 1, 2020, the website disclosure requirements of the California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2017 become effective. By that date, “manufacturers” of “designated” products are required to post on their...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

California and New York Require Manufacturers to Disclose Ingredients in Cleaning Products

On October 15, 2017, California Governor Jerry Brown (D) signed the Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2017 (S.B. 258). The new law requires manufacturers of cleaning products to disclose certain chemical ingredients on...more

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An Assessment and Comparison of New TSCA and REACH

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Passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, or "New Toxic Substances Control Act," introduces a number of changes to regulations for the collection and assessment of information concerning...more

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The Toxic Substances Control Act Overhaul: What You Need to Know

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On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed the “Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act” into law, making comprehensive changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This step comes after years of...more

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