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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

PFAS In Food Packaging: State-by-state Regulations - Updated November 2024

BCLP on 11/13/2024

In the absence of comprehensive federal regulation of PFAS in food packaging, states are dishing out their own laws. Thus far, 13 (thirteen) states have enacted laws addressing PFAS substances in food containers and packaging...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

New State Laws Limiting the Use of PFAS in Consumer Products Continue to Proliferate

BakerHostetler on 8/23/2024

Over the past few years, the regulation of per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products has exploded. While manufacturers, distributors, and retailers have focused on significant new consumer product PFAS...more

Navigating the PFAS Regulatory Landscape: Insights for Consumer Brands and Retailers

Perkins Coie on 7/7/2023

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” have been in use since the 1940s and have been added to a wide variety of products to make them resistant to heat, water, oil, and corrosion. PFAS...more

California Environmental Law & Policy Update - 6.02.23 #1

Allen Matkins on 6/5/2023

Chemours Co., E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and Corteva, Inc. on Friday said they had reached an agreement in principle to pay $1.19 billion to settle claims that they contaminated U.S. public water systems with...more

PFAS in Consumer Products

Jenner & Block on 2/20/2023

Developing a Proactive and Strategic Game Plan - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products continue to be in the regulatory and litigation spotlight in 2023. Manufacturers and downstream businesses...more

Some Cannabis Products Sold In California May Require Updated Or New Proposition 65 Warnings

Fox Rothschild LLP on 9/15/2020

Key Takeaways: •On January 3, 2021, California’s cannabis (marijuana) smoke and delta-9 THC Proposition 65 reproductive toxicant listings take effect. •Cannabis products currently sold without warnings may need warnings....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

First Amendment Rights of California Public Agencies Affirmed by Appellate Court - Anti-SLAPP Motion Successful in Dispute

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 12/13/2017

A court of appeal dismissed a challenge to a county’s characterization of stored chemicals as hazardous waste, holding that by making that determination and forwarding it to the district attorney, the county had engaged in...more

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