Food Safety
On March 9, the European Food Safety Authority announced that there is no evidence that food is a source or transmission route for coronavirus. FDA has taken the same position, both in a stakeholder briefing held...more
Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know -
California Issues Prop 65 Crystalline Silica Safe Use Determination: Four Woodwise products not required to warn for exposure -
Chemical Watch -
California’s Office of Environmental...more
3/18/2020
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Warning Labels
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
3/10/2020
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Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know -
Court to Consider Permanent Injunction on Arbitration Law; Prop. 65 Acrylamide Lawsuit Pending -
CalChamber Advocacy -
On Friday, US District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller is expected...more
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
12/18/2019
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Toxic Chemicals ,
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Warning Labels
On October 31, 2019, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its eagerly anticipated interim final rule governing the domestic production of hemp, pursuant to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly...more
11/6/2019
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Farm Bill ,
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Laboratories ,
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Testing Requirements ,
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USDA
On October 7, 2019, the California Chamber of Commerce filed suit against the State of California requesting that a federal district court enjoin the State and private enforcers from requiring Proposition 65 warnings on foods...more
10/29/2019
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Toxic Chemicals ,
Warning Labels
With the news media covering the link between marijuana vaping, deaths, and lung conditions, California’s push to add THC to the Proposition 65 harmful chemicals list could mean financial, legal, and reputational challenges...more