Clock Ticking for Companies to Comply With California PFAS Laws
December 2, 2024 – ArticleEnvironmental Partners Sedina Banks and Sherry Jackman authored, "Clock Ticking for Companies to Comply With California PFAS Laws" in Bloomberg Law.
Excerpts:
Two landmark California laws, AB 1817 and AB 2771, regulating a group of chemicals known as PFAS, will have far reaching impacts to consumer products when they take effect Jan. 1.
Companies must fully understand their regulatory requirements and exemptions, because the difference between a compliant product and one that exposes a company to liability and loss of consumer confidence could hinge on nuanced distinctions.
PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are human-made chemicals that for decades were added to products such as apparel, food packaging, carpets, and personal care products. These so-called “forever chemicals” don’t break down easily in the environment and have been linked to a variety of health and safety issues.
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