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The digital makeover of EU product legislation

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The European Commission unveiled in May the fourth Omnibus package (“Omnibus IV”), part of its broader Single Market Strategy to modernise and simplify EU product legislation in line with the digital age. Omnibus IV aims to...more

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The path to circularity - Navigating through the EU’s sustainable product regulations on batteries, deforestation, ecodesign,...

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The European Commission's new efforts to boost the EU's competitiveness through the Clean Industrial Deal and sweeping regulatory simplification have garnered significant attention. At the same time, circularity remains a...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Minnesota Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed PFAS Reporting Rule as Entities Voice Concerns about Compliance with Deadlines...

On May 22, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held a public hearing on its “Proposed Permanent Rules Relating to PFAS in Products; Reporting and Fees” (proposed rule). Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Jim...more

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European Commission Unveils Two Proposals Impacting the EU Batteries Regulation

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The proposals are part of the broader “omnibus” initiative and would postpone due diligence obligations and introduce a “small mid-cap” category for in-scope companies....more

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Comments on Minnesota’s Proposed Rule for Reporting Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS Are Due May 21, 2025

With the January 1, 2026, reporting deadline fast approaching for reporting on products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), on April 21, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency...more

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European Parliament Votes to Postpone Deforestation Regulation to 2025 and Proposes Additional Amendments

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The vote follows the European Commission’s proposal to delay application of the regulation by one year. On 14 November 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) voted in favour of the European Commission’s (Commission) ...more

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COMPLYING WITH CS3D - Overlooking environmental concerns is a high-risk strategy

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BACKGROUND - The incorporation of complex environmental and climate impacts from business operations and supply chains into human rights impact assessments and governance models is proving to be a major challenge for...more

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Forced Labor Questionnaires: Another Helpful Hint

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In February 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began taking a new approach to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) enforcement—questionnaires. Once again, the solar industry is among the first targets, vanguards...more

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Clarity and Confusion: Updates to Canada's Guidance on Forced Labour Reporting Requirements

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As businesses finalize their reports under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Act) in advance of the May 31, 2024, statutory deadline, Public Safety Canada has updated its...more

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Navigating Global Trade Regulations: Minimizing Supply Chain Risks When Importing from Abroad

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Regulators have sent numerous messages that companies who source from abroad need to subject their entire supply chain to extensive due diligence, based on state-of-the-art compliance measures to minimize supply chain risks....more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About . . . Supply Chain Integrity

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Both enforcement agencies and consumers increasingly are focused on manufacturers’ supply chains. Human rights enforcement frameworks increasingly have real teeth. Both the United States and the European Union either have, or...more

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European Commission Proposes Legislation to Prohibit Products Made or Imported With Forced Labour

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The proposal highlights the growing global focus on companies’ human rights obligations not just towards employees but also towards workers in their supply chains. On 14 September 2022, the European Commission (the...more

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2022

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As the global economy faces the third year of the pandemic, manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Instead, they are applying lessons learned from the past few years to become...more

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Proposed New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act would require sustainable fashion

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Multinational fashion companies doing business in New York may soon face new regulations. The New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (“Fashion Act”), currently under consideration in the New York State...more

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New York State Fashion Act Proves That ESG Is Haute Couture

Continuing the recent trend of promoting sustainability and accountability among businesses, the proposed legislation would change the way in which major players in the fashion industry approach their operations....more

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New York Proposes Groundbreaking Fashion Sustainability Legislation

In January, the New York State Assembly and Senate introduced identical bills seeking to impose broad environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates on the global fashion industry. If passed, the Fashion Sustainability...more

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New York State Fashion Act Would Put Fashion Industry Under the Spotlight

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The New York State Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (S7428/ A8352) (Fashion Act) would require fashion retailers and manufacturers doing business in New York State to comply with stringent supply chain...more

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U.S. Enacts Law Barring Products Made with Forced Labor in China

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On December 23, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (the “Act”), which bars the importation into the United States of products made from forced labor in the Xinjiang region of...more

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US Congress Passes the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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The US Senate and House of Representatives have both passed HR 6256, the bicameral, bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, with the Senate approving the measure by unanimous consent on December 16. ...more

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Strategies for Uncertain Times: Management and Legal Perspectives for the Specialty Chemical Industry

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As with virtually every sector, the COVID-19 pandemic heavily impacted the chemical industry—from corporate transactions to supply chains to privacy concerns related to employees working remotely. A team of Womble Bond...more

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[Virtual Event] U.S. Export & Reexport Compliance For Canadian Operations - January 26th - 27th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

For a whole decade, ACI’s U.S. Export & Reexport Compliance for Canadian Operations conference continues to stand apart as the only practical, comprehensive event of its kind for the export compliance community in Canada. ...more

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Key Developments in US Sanctions

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Global supply chains have been greatly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, sending companies scrambling to find both new sources of supplies and new customers for their products. But even as businesses struggle to find their...more

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Business integrity for consumer companies

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Consumer companies around the world are incorporating sustainability, business integrity, and brand purpose into their business operations. This can include procuring ethically sourced products, ensuring fair pay, or...more

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Assessing Slavery and Human Trafficking Risks

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The Modern Slavery Act (“MSA”) was introduced in the United Kingdom in October 2015 introducing criminal offences of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. However, its most profound impact has...more

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Proactive Due Diligence Considerations for Life Sciences Dealmakers

In today’s competitive and fast-paced life sciences dealmaking environment, buyers and investors are often unable to spend as much time on due diligence as they might like. Market players are often highly focused on the...more

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