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PFAS in Germany and the European Union: A Legal Overview

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PFAS are attracting increasing public attention around the world. In Europe, authorities and residents are trying to assert their rights and are taking more and more legal action. This LawFlash provides a legal overview on...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

[Webinar] PFAS Updates: What’s Happening in the U.S. and EU - May 13th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Register now to join The Acta Group (Acta®) and EPPA for “PFAS Updates: What’s Happening in the U.S. and EU,” a complimentary webinar offering expert updates on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulatory...more

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

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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

K&L Gates LLP

Brussels Regulatory Brief: April 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - European Commission Charges Company with Providing Incorrect, Incomplete, and Misleading Information During a Merger Control Proceeding - On 19 March 2024, the European Commission (Commission) sent...more

MG+M The Law Firm

New Zealand—First Country to Ban PFAS in Cosmetics

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Starting in 2027, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will ban the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products. PFAS can be used in cosmetic products to smooth the skin or to...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

EU Proposes Ban on PFAS in Most Products

The European Union (“EU”) is preparing to adopt the world’s most sweeping ban on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), including with respect to the presence of the so-called “forever substances” in practically all...more

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Spotlight on PFAS and Other Substances in Cosmetics Likely to Grow in 2022

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This year – 2022 – may finally be the year that the effort to modernize safety standards in the U.S. for cosmetics and other personal care products, which has been ongoing since 2013, comes to fruition. If so, the new...more

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European Commission Update: The Future REACH Revision and PFAS Restriction

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The REACH reform recently announced by the European Commission is expected to substantially change the current rules for REACH restrictions and authorizations. The European Commission ("Commission") has recently provided...more

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