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For Advertisers, Claiming Comparative Environmental Benefits Can be Toxic

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While advertisers are awaiting the Federal Trade Commission's revisions to the Green Guides, the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs continues to review environmental advertising claims through its...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

PEER Files IQA Request to Correct EPA Claim That PFOA Has Been Phased Out

On October 29, 2025, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) announced that it filed an Information Quality Act (IQA) request with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding statements on EPA’s...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

California State Water Resources Control Board Issues New and Revised PFAS Advisory Levels

On October 29, 2025, the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (State Water Board) issued new and revised notification levels and/or response levels for four per- and poly- fluoroalkyl...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Chemical Exposure Alone Is Insufficient for Toxic Tort Standing in Colorado

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On October 30, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action complaint seeking medical monitoring, holding that the representative plaintiff lacked standing because mere exposure to ethylene...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

New Mexico Posts PFAS Protection Act Labeling Requirements FAQs

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has posted frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding New Mexico’s Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Protection Act labeling requirements. As reported in our October 15,...more

Alston & Bird

California Requests Information for Potential Listing of p,p’-bisphenol Chemicals Under Prop. 65

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There’s more to the bisphenol family of chemicals than the well-known BPA and BPS. Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group examines a California initiative to classify all p,p’-bisphenol chemicals as causing...more

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5 Key Takeaways | Federal Court Standing in Cases Alleging Consumer Products that Contain Harmful Chemicals (like PFAS or BPA) or...

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Kilpatrick’s Evan Nadel recently presented at the 2025 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference on the topic of “Federal Court Standing in Cases Alleging Consumer Products That Contain Harmful Chemicals (like PFAS or BPA) or...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Protein Maxing, Lead Contamination, and the Law: How Supplement Brands Can Stay Ahead of Legal Risks

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With the rise of “Protein Maxing” among biohackers, fitness influencers, and health-conscious consumers, a major controversy has emerged that could seriously impact both consumers and protein supplement brands....more

Clark Hill PLC

$185 Million Verdict Stands in Product Liability Case After Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Choice of Law Rules

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On Oct. 30th, the Washington Supreme Court (6-3) issued a significant decision that will shape how product liability cases are handled when multiple states have connections to the dispute. ...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Webinar] Environment & Product Regulation - New Chemicals & TSCA - November 18th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Join us for a lively discussion of chemistry fundamentals and information on how to navigate the EPA’s New Chemical Review process. Led by Dr. Alex Stanton, who recently joined Wiley from the EPA’s New Chemicals Division,...more

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Information Quality Act/PFAS: Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Request for EPA Correction

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (“PEER”) submitted an October 29th letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) styled: Demand for Correction under the Information Quality Act: 1)...more

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Examining the Beneficial Use and Regulation of Chemicals: U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works Chemical Safety,...

The Oversight Committee of the United States Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works held a hearing on October 23rd titled: Examining the Beneficial Use and Regulation of Chemicals (“Hearing”)....more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

D.C. District Court Dismisses Lawsuit Regarding PFAS in Biosolids

A federal district court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by farmers, environmental groups and local governments against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to the opinion issued by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich...more

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Citizen Suit Action/Clean Water Act: Black Warrior Riverkeeper Judicial Action Addressing Alabama Red Rock Mining/Iron Ore...

Black Warrior Riverkeeper (“BWR”) filed on October 16th in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama a Clean Water Act citizen suit action against PB Services, LLC (“PB”). See Case No....more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Congress advances research on microplastics, Gov. Newsom vetoes California PFAS consumer products bill, New Mexico proposes PFAS...

Monthly newsletter Material Concerns: Legal Updates on Substances of Emerging Concern keeps clients informed on the latest legal, regulatory and scientific developments related to substances of emerging concern. Each issue...more

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Prop 65 Roundup - October 2025

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“California Court Ruling Endangers Public Health by Failing to Require Processed Meat on Prop 65 List of Carcinogens” Claims the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine - In what the Physicians Committee...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

ECHA’s Member State Committee Identifies DBDPE as SVHC

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on October 9, 2025, that at its October 7-8, 2025, meeting, the Member State Committee (MSC) agreed to identify 1,1′-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) as a...more

Alston & Bird

California Announces Development of Public Health Goal for PFHxS

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By developing a public health goal, California is advancing regulation of PFHxS in drinking water. Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group explains how this move signals continued state-level action despite shifts...more

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Maine DEP Issues Initial Currently Unavoidable Use Determinations for PFAS-Containing Products Subject to Impending Sales...

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Updating our earlier post from March 2025, Maine has completed a regulatory process and has adopted updates to its PFAS in products rules to identify two approved Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) exemptions from the state’s...more

DLA Piper

Food and Beverage News and Trends - October 2025 # 2

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more

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EPA Requests Comments on TSCA Risk Management Rule for CTC

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On October 9, 2025, the EPA published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comment on the agency’s reconsideration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule for carbon tetrachloride (CTC). This...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

AICIS Will Require Information on 522 PFAS Imported or Manufactured in Australia

On October 14, 2025, the Australia Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that it has initiated an evaluation on the introduction and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australia under...more

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Wood Treaters/Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Interpretive Letter Response to Treated...

United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery Deputy Director Andrew Baca transmitted an October 8th Interpretive Letter addressing issues involving wood treatment....more

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FDA Actions on Synthetic Dyes and Natural Alternatives

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On April 22, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services and FDA announced plans to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic food dyes as part of the MAHA initiative. The FDA intends to set a national timeline for...more

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Freedom of Information Act/Safe Drinking Water Act: Waterkeeper Alliance Submits FOIA Request to U.S. Environmental Protection...

Waterkeeper Alliance (“WA”) submitted an October 21st letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) styled: Freedom of Information Act Request for Records Related to the U.S. Environmental Protection...more

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