Category: Regulatory Updates
Judicial Burn: Court Declares Proposition 65 Acrylamide Warning Unconstitutional
Acrylamide, a Proposition 65-listed substance that naturally forms in the cooking and heating of many plant-based foods, has been the focus of court action over the past six years. However, companies will no longer be required to warn for dietary acrylamide exposures pursuant to a ruling of a California federal...
Federal Agencies Propose Rule to Rescind the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act
On April 17, 2025, the Departments of Interior and Commerce issued a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) which, if finalized, would fundamentally alter a significant, long-established element of ESA interpretation and enforcement. The proposed rule is open for public...
Countdown to Compliance: California’s New “Recyclable” Labeling Law
The 18-month clock is now ticking for businesses to comply with California’s Senate Bill (SB) 343, also known as the “Truth in Recycling” law, which addresses permissible recyclable claims. In 2021, California passed SB 343, which creates stricter requirements for use of the familiar “chasing arrows” symbol or any...
Update on California’s Regulation of PFAS – Governor Newsom Vetoes AB 2247
Last month, we reported regarding recent actions taken by the California Legislature in the regulation of per – and polyfluoralkyl substances (“PFAS”). By way of background, PFAS are man-made chemicals used for decades and found in many different commercial, industry, and consumer products such as non-stick cookware and water...
Recent Developments in the Regulation of PFAS
In response to the growing concern regarding per – and polyfluoralkyl substances (“PFAS”), the federal government and California have taken recent actions to regulate PFAS. By way of background, PFAS are man-made chemicals used for decades and found in many different commercial, industry, and consumer products such as non-stick...
