The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is initiating a wide-ranging data collection effort on the use and presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. As detailed in a September 30 Federal Register Notice and Request for Information (“ROI”), CPSC is requesting public comments by November 30, 2023. The information could provide the
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Skittles Survive as California Passes Landmark “California Food Safety Act”
The so-called “Skittles Ban” is no more, but earlier this week the California legislature passed a novel bill that would ban four food additives from grocery store shelves starting in 2027. Governor Newsom has until October 14 to sign or veto the legislation.
It would mark the first time a state has banned food items…
Maine Seeks Feedback on Types of Food Packaging Subject to PFAS Prohibition and Availability of “Safer Alternatives” (Comments requested by Monday August 21)
After years of back-and-forth, the Maine Department of the Environment (“MDEP”) is seeking comment (by this coming Monday) on a “concept draft” regulation identifying the types of food packaging that would fall under a 2019 state ban on intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”).
Maine’s 2019 Toxic Chemicals in…
Maine Seeks Feedback on Types of Food Packaging Subject to PFAS Prohibition and Availability of “Safer Alternatives”
After years of back-and-forth, the Maine Department of the Environment (“MDEP”) is seeking comment (by this coming Monday) on a “concept draft” regulation identifying the types of food packaging that would fall under a 2019 state ban on intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”).
Maine’s 2019 Toxic Chemicals in…
Washington State Adopts Restrictions and Reporting Requirements for PFAS, Flame Retardants, Phthalates and Bisphenols in Wide Range of Consumer Products
Joining the ranks of California, Minnesota, Maine, and New York, Washington state has officially finalized a ban on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of a variety of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), as well as several other “high profile” chemicals of concern, including flame retardants, phthalates, and bisphenols.
The…
Maine Delays PFAS Reporting Requirement For Two Years
In the midst of already tumultuous regulatory change, Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (“MDEP”) has officially delayed the reporting requirements of their landmark per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) regulation for two years. The delay was promulgated pursuant to legislation passed by the Maine legislature that not only stalls the reporting rule but similarly creates…
With TRI Reports due July 1, EPA Expands List of Reportable PFAS
With the annual July 1 deadline for filing Toxic Release Inventory (“TRI”) reports right around the corner, on June 22nd, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) finalized the addition of nine more per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) to the list of chemical subject to the reporting program (starting with reports due next year – July…
Draft Model State PFAS Legislation: A More Holistic Approach To Regulating "Forever Chemicals" in Consumer Products
A recent Kelley Drye client advisory summarizes important new draft model state legislation that embodies an expansive approach to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. Crafted by the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association, Inc. (NEWMOA) and released earlier this month, the Draft PFAS Prevention Model Act (Draft Model) offers a…
Draft Model State PFAS Legislation: A More Holistic Approach To Regulating “Forever Chemicals” in Consumer Products
A recent Kelley Drye client advisory summarizes important new draft model state legislation that embodies an expansive approach to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. Crafted by the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association, Inc. (NEWMOA) and released earlier this month, the Draft PFAS Prevention Model Act (Draft Model) offers a…
Maine Readies Proposed Rule on PFAS in Food Packaging
The Maine Department of the Environment (DEP) plans to propose a long-awaited rule later this year aimed at eliminating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. The proposed rulemaking was announced to state lawmakers by a DEP representative at a legislative hearing in late April, which also included discussions on a slew of recent…