Caitlin Blanche

Oct 28, 2024 | mondaq.com | Elisabeth Yandell McNeil |Molly Barker |Jeff Cohen |Caitlin Blanche

THE ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAIN In recent years, supply chain risk management has received more attention in the context of investing with a focus on ESG and the sustainable economy. Specifically, efforts to address social issues, such as modern slavery and human rights abuses, in global supply chains have been prominent, both as a means of mitigating risk and as a proactive way to enhance brand reputation.

Jan 11, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Caitlin Blanche |Natalie Rainer

On 28 December 2023, CalRecycle published the results of the preliminary Material Characterization Study required under SB 343, codified as Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 42355.51. The preliminary findings identify the types of materials actually recycled in California, informing the public about the products and packaging eligible to use the “chasing arrows” symbol or any other indicator of recyclability in California.

Jan 11, 2024 | lexology.com | Caitlin Blanche |Natalie Rainer

On 28 December 2023, CalRecycle published the results of the preliminary Material Characterization Study required under SB 343, codified as Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 42355.51. The preliminary findings identify the types of materials actually recycled in California, informing the public about the products and packaging eligible to use the “chasing arrows” symbol or any other indicator of recyclability in California.

Oct 26, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Caitlin Blanche |Natalie Rainer

On 7 October 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 418 (known as the California Food Safety Act) that bans four additives from use in food. The additives in question (brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3) are cleared for certain uses at the federal level under the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) food and color additive regulations and will be prohibited for use in food in California as of 1 January 2027.

Oct 25, 2023 | mondaq.com | Natalie Rainer |Caitlin Blanche

On 7 October 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 418 (known as the California Food Safety Act) that bans four additives from use in food. The additives in question (brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3) are cleared for certain uses at the federal level under the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) food and color additive regulations and will be prohibited for use in food in California as of 1 January 2027.