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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

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 litigation update: The risks of consumer product marketing claims

BCLP on 10/11/2023

As general awareness of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) has continued to rise in recent years, courts have experienced an increase in civil lawsuits alleging false and misleading advertising in corporate...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

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

PFAS Update: Litigation trends in PFAS consumer product litigation from 2021 to 2022

BCLP on 6/9/2023

In recent years, the topic of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) has become well-known to the general public. State and federal regulators have implemented new regulatory standards for PFAS in groundwater, drinking...more

Top 10 Issues Facing Consumer Products Industry in 2023

ArentFox Schiff on 4/4/2023

1. Consumer Law Reforms - 2023 will see an increase in class action lawsuits targeting per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products as more PFAS-limiting laws go into effect. Specifically, we expect food...more

With the U.S. PFAS “Phase-out” clock ticking, what every food company should know

Hogan Lovells on 1/6/2022

As regulatory bodies increase their scrutiny of per- and polyfluroalkyl substances (PFAS), food companies should work closely with their suppliers and prepare for the compliance transition....more

Future Enterprises and Environmental Impacts in the Cannabis Industry

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/24/2019

The continued efforts of federal, state, and local governments to legalize cannabis, both in medical and recreational uses, leaves many potential impacts, including environmental law and regulatory issues in the...more

FDA Issues Final Rule Amending Food Additive Regulations

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. on 1/8/2016

On January 4, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule amending its food additive regulations to no longer allow the use of three specific perfluoroalkyl ethyl-containing food contact substances...more

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