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Microplastics Under the Microscope: Federal and California Proposals Target Microplastics

On 17 July 2025, a bipartisan bill aimed at uncovering the potential human health implications of exposures to microplastics in the food and water supply was introduced into Congress. Introduced by Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR),...more

7/24/2025 / California , Chemicals , Environmental Policies , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Healthcare , New Legislation , Proposed Legislation , Public Health , Regulatory Reform , Toxic Chemicals

Updates on SB 54: CalRecycle to Take a Second Stab at Implementing Regulations

On 7 March 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom sent the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) back to the drawing board on proposed regulations to implement the state’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging...more

4/2/2025 / California , Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) , Manufacturers , New Regulations , Plastics , Proposed Legislation , Recycling , Rulemaking Process , State and Local Government

FDA Revokes Authorization for the Use of Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Ingestible Drugs

On 15 January 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will revoke the color additive authorization for use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food (including dietary supplements) and ingestible drugs. This ban...more

1/24/2025 / California , Cancer , Drug Safety , Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) , Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Manufacturers , Life Sciences , Pharmaceutical Industry , Regulatory Requirements

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