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Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require employers to record work related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 log. ...more
The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has released an order specifying the approved words and symbols for labeling certain consumer products made with “intentionally added” per- or...more
On December 31, 2025, the Federal Government published the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 (2025 Regulations) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). When they come into effect...more
The Association of State And Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) published a document titled: Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Trust Fund Fact Sheet 2026 (“Fact Sheet”)....more
The Natural Resource Defense Council, Inc. and Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (collectively, “NRDC”) filed a February 2nd Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) against the United States...more
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on January 30, 2026, that the online system for reporting products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the PFAS Reporting and...more
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has launched a dedicated website consolidating most of its resources on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into one location:...more
On Wednesday, January 20, 2026, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (DC Circuit) unanimously denied a request by the Trump Administration to vacate and remove maximum...more
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, EPA received a petition on January 6, 2026, under Section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regarding certain chemicals in consumer laundry...more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") regulation in Germany is accelerating, with authorities increasingly relying on existing waste, water, and environmental criminal law, rather than waiting for new PFAS-specific...more
As federal regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) narrows or stalls, states have accelerated efforts to regulate PFAS. One of the regulatory mechanisms employed by states is to bring enforcement actions to...more
On April 2, 2024, Critical Reviews in Toxicology published an article titled “A systematic review of the epidemiology evidence on talc and cancer.” The article presents a comprehensive review of epidemiological studies...more
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Toxic (Re)Tort, your go-to resource for staying informed in the toxic tort space. As the regulatory and litigation landscape continues to evolve, staying informed is not just a...more
The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) published a January 2026 report titled: Solid Waste Landfills and Radioactive Material Survey Report (“Report”)....more
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) published a January 14th Interpretive Letter clarifying the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) applicable to cargo tanks. See Reference...more
Contaminants Compass is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and similar chemicals and...more
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule on January 15, 2026, extending the compliance dates in its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 C.F.R. Section 1910.1200), published in...more
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its “Report on the Use of PFAS in Cosmetic Products and Associated Risks”, evaluating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their use in cosmetic products....more
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recently reported its first confirmed case of silicosis associated with occupational exposure in the stone countertop industry and in response, issued a safety alert.1 The...more
Employers should be aware of two separate developments in the workplace safety space that occurred last week – and prepare for some anticipated changes. On January 14, the Department of Health and Human Services announced...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and CHS, Inc. (“CHS”) entered into an October 16th Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) addressing an alleged violation of the regulations implementing Section...more
Virginia and Illinois have become the third and fourth states to enact laws requiring manufacturers of baby food to test products for heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury) and make the results publicly available....more
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a December 22, 2025, Interpretive Letter the application of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) to the transportation of...more
Washington and New Jersey have finalized new regulations that add to the list of state restrictions and reporting requirements addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”)—so-called “forever chemicals”—in consumer...more
Pursuing a record high civil penalty from a pipeline operator involved in a major oil spill, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) sent a powerful New Year’s message...more