PFAS in cosmetics has received steadily increasing media attention and with the publication of a June 15, 2021 scientific study in the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Letters, the attention on this issue suddenly increased significantly at the...
In recent years, significant media attention has been given to PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) and the impact that the chemicals can have on human health and our drinking water supplies. The chemicals have traditionally been manufactured and utilized by...
On July 15, 2021, Maine passed what was touted as the most aggressive PFAS bill related to products thus far in the country. While true that the Maine PFAS products bill is the most far-reaching PFAS bill in the United States to date in terms of the scope of products...
On August 6, 2021, Illinois became the twelfth state in the United States to ban PFAS-containing class B firefighting foam (also referred to as aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF). The PFAS Reduction Act (SB 561) was passed by unanimous vote of the legislature not...
On April 13, 2021, House representatives introduced the PFAS Action Act 2021, a comprehensive 40 page piece of legislation that would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take several significant PFAS regulatory actions. Last week, the bill passed in...
Yesterday, the EPA PFAS release data was disclosed to the public for the first time, which is the result of a nearly year-long effort by the agency to have companies disclose PFAS discharge information. The data collected relates to only 38 facilities in the United...
The latest EPA PFAS action on Monday, July 13, 2021 shows once again that the agency is seeking to aggressively regulate certain PFAS compounds under the Safe Drinking Water Act. However, the EPA's action on Monday is notable because it is one of the first instances...
On May 18, 2021, a bill was signed into law related to Vermont PFAS legislation that is one of the most aggressive pieces of legislation related to PFAS in the country. The legislation (S 20) is similar to a version of the bill that was proposed in years past;...
The Talking PFAS podcast is the most followed and trusted digital podcasting platform for global PFAS issue awareness and discussion. Hosted by award nominated Australian journalist Kayleen Bell, the podcast invites thought leaders in the PFAS space to deep dive...
Today, Bloomberg Law published an article written by Attorney John Gardella regarding predicted ASTM changes that will more directly address PFAS issues in the due diligence and M&A processes. Attorney Gardella examines the likely changes, but also explains the...