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PFAS in Cosmetics: State-Led Regulatory Surge Demands Proactive Compliance

Holland & Knight LLP on 8/12/2025

States are rapidly enacting and implementing bans and reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetics, creating a complex and evolving compliance environment for manufacturers, distributors,...more

Legislation Banning “Forever Chemicals” in Food Packaging in California by 2028 Will Likely Become Law

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 8/7/2025

The California Senate recently passed a bill, SB 682, that would essentially eliminate the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in food packaging within the state, as of January...more

Are the Kids Not Alright? MAHA Report Sparks Debate on Chemical Safety

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 6/6/2025

The White House’s recent release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report marks a significant moment in the national conversation around children’s health and environmental exposure. Published on May 22, 2025, by the...more

PFAS in Consumer Products: State-by-state Regulations - Updated March 2025

BCLP on 4/1/2025

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

France Adopts a Law Banning PFAS in Cosmetics, Textiles, and Waxing Products

King & Spalding on 3/20/2025

After several months of uncertainty due to amendments made by the Senate and the dissolution of the National Assembly shortly thereafter, France finally passed a law on February 27, 2025, aiming to reduce risks associated...more

Washington Department of Ecology's Interim Policy on Lead in Cosmetics

Perkins Coie on 2/12/2025

The Washington State Legislature passed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA) in 2023, which restricts the sale of cosmetic products containing certain chemicals, including lead and lead compounds. Effective January 1, 2025,...more

Food and Beverage News and Trends - January 2025

DLA Piper on 1/10/2025

FDA issues final guidance on lead in baby food. FDA has issued its Final Guidance on Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children as part of its Closer to Zero initiative to reduce dietary...more

PFAS Drinking Water Standards: State-by-state Regulations - September 2024

BCLP on 9/16/2024

The regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in drinking water remains one of the primary focuses for legislatures and agencies at both the state and federal levels....more

[Event] West Coast Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products - September 28th - 29th, Santa...

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 8/21/2023

The American Conference Institute is hosting its first West Coast Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products in Santa Monica on September 28-29, 2023! This conference comes just in time to...more

Proposition 65: Sign Of The Times—For Employers, What’s New Is Old

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 8/16/2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: As of August 30, 2018, California businesses must provide the public with more information about dangerous chemicals present at the business location. ...more

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