Retailers, Environmental Policies, Toxic Chemicals

Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act: What You Need to Know

Clark Hill PLC on 3/13/2025

1. The Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (“TFCA”) restricts nine chemicals or chemical classes. The TFCA restricts nine chemicals or chemical classes from cosmetic products made, distributed, or sold in Washington....more

Greener Pastures Ahead? California’s Fashion Environmental Accountability Act of 2025

Benesch on 2/19/2025

Fashion-related environmental legislation is, well, in fashion. And, as with many consumer-related issues, California continues to be a trendsetter....more

California Product Warnings Now Required For BPS

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP on 1/24/2025

Proposition 65 warnings are now required for products containing BPS sold in California. BPS is one of several organic compounds known as bisphenols, which are chemical substances used in the production of plastics....more

Why Did the Most Favorable Venues for Prop 65 Plaintiffs Rule for the Defense in EHA v. Sream?

Environmental General Counsel PC on 9/26/2023

Environmental Health Advocates v. Sream, Inc., (2022) 83 Cal.App.5th 721 (Sream), and three other California appellate cases were subjects of a panel discussion on September 18, 2023 at the annual Proposition 65 Conference...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

California's Prop 65 - Companies with Fewer than 10 Employees

Environmental General Counsel PC on 2/9/2021

Companies with fewer than ten employees are exempt from California’s Proposition 65 warning requirements but may nonetheless have a sophisticated distribution network for their product, making them an attractive target for...more