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James Aidala

Mad MAHA Moms

The Make America Healthy Again Commission (MAHA) draft report, released on May 22, 2025, was a spectacular mix of damning claims and interesting “facts.” They all relate to the horrific state of the American diet, manipulation… more

Agricultural Sector, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food Safety, Pesticides, PFAS

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Karin Baron

FDA Issues Update on Post-Market Assessments of Chemicals in the Food Supply

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Constituent Update on March 4, 2024, that updates its “List of Select Chemicals in the Food Supply Under FDA Review.” FDA states that the intent of this update is “…to provide… more

Chemicals, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food Manufacturers, Food Safety, Food Supply

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Lynn Bergeson

NSF Announces Nearly $32 Million Investment to Accelerate AI-Driven Approaches in Protein Design, Strengthening the U.S. Bioeconomy

The National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) announced on August 7, 2025, an investment of nearly $32 million to five teams across the United States through the NSF… more

Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Federal Funding, Innovation, Life Sciences

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Lisa Burchi

Legislation Introduced to Amend FIFRA to Establish a Private Right of Action for Injuries Caused by Pesticides

On July 17, 2025, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation that would establish a private right of action for injuries caused by pesticides (S.2324). The introduction of S.2324, the Pesticide Injury Accountability… more

Damages, Environmental Litigation, FIFRA, New Legislation, Pesticides

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Kathryn Bursick

EPA’s Office of Research and Development — Villain or Victim?

On July 18, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolled out the “reorganization plan” for its Office of Research and Development (ORD). The stated goal of the plan is to reduce budget expenditures, improve… more

Administrative Agencies, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Budget, Government Agencies

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Lisa Campbell

Chemical Product Law and Supply Chain Stewardship: A Guide to New TSCA — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. and Kelly N. Garson

This week, I discuss with my colleagues, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group (Acta®), our consulting affiliate, and Kelly N. Garson, Senior Associate for B&C and Acta, our recently released… more

Distributors, Enforcement Actions, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Manufacturers

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Barbara Christianson

EPA Releases New Mobile Tool to Help Farmers Implement Recommended Ecological Pesticide Mitigation Measures and Announces Webinar on Mitigation Measures

On August 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of its Pesticide App for Label Mitigations (PALM), which is described as an “easy-to-use, mobile-friendly tool to serve as a one-stop… more

Agricultural Sector, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Labeling

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Heather Collins

EPA Seeks Comment on New Plan to Track the Adoption of Bilingual End-Use Pesticide Labels

On July 21, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released for comment a new proposed streamlined approach to track the adoption of bilingual labeling of pesticide products and provided updated guidance on… more

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), FIFRA, Pesticides, Product Labels, Regulatory Requirements

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Dennis Deziel

What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2023

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s (B&C®) January 31, 2023, webinar “What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2023” is now available for on-demand viewing. During this one-hour webinar, Lynn L. Bergeson,… more

Chemicals, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), FIFRA, Regulatory Agenda

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Richard Engler Ph.D.

President Signs EO to Restore Gold Standard for Science, Calls for Reevaluation of Biden Administration’s Scientific Integrity Policies

On May 27, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) on “Restoring Gold Standard Science.” 90 Fed. Reg. 22601. The EO states that the Trump Administration “is committed to restoring a gold standard for science to… more

Biden Administration, Executive Orders, Federal Funding, Government Agencies, OSTP

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Kelly Garson

Loper Bright and the End of Chevron Deference? — A Conversation with Kelly N. Garson

This week, I discuss with my colleague, Kelly N. Garson, a Senior Associate here at B&C and Regulatory Consultant for The Acta Group (Acta®), B&C’s consulting affiliate, the implications of the demise of Chevron deference,… more

Appeals, Chevron Deference, Environmental Litigation, Judicial Review, Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo

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Lara Hall

EPA Issues Final Guidance for Waiving Acute Dermal Toxicity Testing

On March 17, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the issuance of the final guidance document entitled "Guidance for Waiving Acute Dermal Toxicity Tests for Pesticide Technical Chemicals & Supporting… more

Chemicals, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), Pesticides, Toxic Chemicals

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Claire Hansen

The Hidden Risk of Diminished Environmental Data: Could the United States Lose Its “Low-Risk” Status under the EUDR?

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), in force since January 1, 2024, mandates that “relevant commodities” linked to deforestation — including cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood — must not… more

Data Collection, Due Diligence, Environmental Policies, EU, European Commission

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Carla Hutton

NSF Announces Nearly $32 Million Investment to Accelerate AI-Driven Approaches in Protein Design, Strengthening the U.S. Bioeconomy

The National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) announced on August 7, 2025, an investment of nearly $32 million to five teams across the United States through the NSF… more

Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Federal Funding, Innovation, Life Sciences

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Emma Louise Jackson

Predictions and Outlook for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2018

I. UNITED STATES: CHEMICAL FORECAST - Predictions and Outlook for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 2018 - What a difference a year makes. To some extent, the… more

Chemical Data Reporting, Chemicals, ECHA, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Dana Lateulere

EPA Announces the Issuance of First Voucher to Incentivize the Development of Novel Mosquito Control Products

On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has issued its first voucher under its Vector Expedited Review Voucher (VERV) Program as a result of a recent approval by EPA of a new active… more

Chemicals, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Insecticide, Pesticides

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Karen Lorusso

Predictions and Outlook for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2018

I. UNITED STATES: CHEMICAL FORECAST - Predictions and Outlook for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 2018 - What a difference a year makes. To some extent, the… more

Chemical Data Reporting, Chemicals, ECHA, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Catherina Narigon

The Hidden Risk of Diminished Environmental Data: Could the United States Lose Its “Low-Risk” Status under the EUDR?

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), in force since January 1, 2024, mandates that “relevant commodities” linked to deforestation — including cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood — must not… more

Data Collection, Due Diligence, Environmental Policies, EU, European Commission

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Emily Scherer

2017 Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners Announced

On June 9, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the 2017 Green Chemistry Challenge Award (GCCA). We applaud this year’s winners. This is EPA’s 22nd year of using the GCCA to honor… more

Chemicals, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Green Chemistry

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Todd Stedeford, Ph.D.

EPA Begins Public Consultation on Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts

On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts (Interim Framework). 89 Fed. Reg. 92125. According to EPA, the Interim… more

Chemicals, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

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Jane Vergnes, Ph.D.

Predictions and Outlook for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2018

I. UNITED STATES: CHEMICAL FORECAST - Predictions and Outlook for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 2018 - What a difference a year makes. To some extent, the… more

Chemical Data Reporting, Chemicals, ECHA, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Mark Washko

The Clock Is Ticking for Republicans to Use the Congressional Review Act

Congress has approximately one month to use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to undo qualifying Biden Administration-issued regulations. According to an updated analysis by Bloomberg Government, the estimated period to… more

Biden Administration, Congressional Review Act, Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Sector, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Meibao Zhuang Ph.D.

EPA Releases Updates to Suggested Pesticide Benefits Information Submittals

On November 6, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of updates to suggestions it provides to registrants when they develop benefits information for new conventional pesticide registrations… more

Chemicals, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Pesticides, Registration Requirement

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