-
1 week ago | 
jdsupra.com | Merrit Jones |John Kindschuh |Thomas Lee
On April 8, 2025, the Governor of New Mexico, Lujan Grisham, signed HB 212 prohibiting certain PFAS substances in various consumer products. This bill (now enacted into law) establishes on specific product categories beginning on January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028. Notably, on January 1, 2032, New Mexico prohibits a manufacturer from selling or distributing any consumer product containing intentionally added PFAS substances.
-
2 weeks ago | 
mondaq.com | Thomas Lee |Merrit Jones |John Kindschuh
SummaryIf HB 212 is signed by GovernorLujan Grisham, New Mexico would become only the third state toenact a ban on intentionally added PFAS in all categories ofconsumer products. However, in an important departure from similarlaws in Maine and Minnesota, New Mexico hasexempted fluoropolymer PFAS (including compounds like PTFE) fromthe ban. January 1, 20271.
-
2 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Merrit Jones |John Kindschuh |Thomas Lee
If HB 212 is signed by Governor Lujan Grisham, New Mexico would become only the third state to enact a ban on intentionally added PFAS in all categories of consumer products. However, in an important departure from similar laws in Maine and Minnesota, New Mexico has exempted fluoropolymer PFAS (including compounds like PTFE) from the ban. Specific Restrictions1.
-
Nov 29, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Merrit Jones |David Schwartz
The FTC's final rule on the use of consumer reviews and
testimonials impacts any company that uses products online that are
accompanied by customer reviews as well as any company that uses
testimonials in social media. The rule prohibits certain practices
the FTC deems misleading or deceptive, provides additional guidance
and examples as to what activities may cross the line, and arms the
FTC to take enforcement action and seek substantial penalties.
-
Nov 20, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Merrit Jones |David Schwartz
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its final
"Click-to-Cancel" Rule in the Federal Register on
November 15, 2024, meaning that companies should ensure that they
comply with the rule's requirements within the next 180 days,
or by May 14, 2025.
-
Nov 14, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Thomas Lee |Merrit Jones |Nora Faris |John Kindschuh
In the absence of comprehensive federal regulation of PFAS in
food packaging, states are dishing out their own laws. Thus far, 13
(thirteen) states have enacted laws addressing PFAS substances in
food containers and packaging materials ("Food
Packaging"), and there are 15 (fifteen) proposed bills that
are currently pending in various states.
-
Nov 13, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Nora Faris |Merrit Jones |John Kindschuh
November 13, 2024
Nora Faris, Merrit Jones, John Kindschuh, Thomas Lee
BCLP
+ Follow
x Following
x Following
- Unfollow
Contact
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog:
In the absence of comprehensive federal regulation of PFAS in food packaging, states are dishing out their own laws.
-
Nov 13, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Thomas Lee |Bryan Keyt |Merrit Jones |John Kindschuh
Summary
PFAS in Children's Products is a major focus for state
regulators across the country, prompting some of the most stringent
PFAS restrictions in consumer products. Thus far, eleven (11)
states have enacted regulations concerning PFAS substances in
Children's or Juvenile Products (“Children's
Products”). Six (6) additional states have proposed
Children's Products regulations, and many of these are
expected to continue to move through the legislative process in
future months.
-
Nov 7, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Merrit Jones |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh
PFAS in Children’s Products is a major focus for state regulators across the country, prompting some of the most stringent PFAS restrictions in consumer products. Thus far, eleven (11) states have enacted regulations concerning PFAS substances in Children’s or Juvenile Products (“Children’s Products”). Six (6) additional states have proposed Children’s Products regulations, and many of these are expected to continue to move through the legislative process in future months.
-
Nov 5, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Thomas Lee |Merrit Jones |Nora Faris |John Kindschuh
On September 29, 2024, Governor Newsom approved AB 347 which, among other things, finally
answers the question of which California agency will be tasked with
enforcing and interpreting at least some of California's PFAS
in consumer products laws.
