CMBG3 recently reported on two cases filed in Massachusetts in which the PFOS (perfluooctanesulfonic acid) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) contamination litigation hit Massachusetts, as a two seperate lawsuits were filed against fire fighting foam manufacturers in...
In May 2020, we reported that five European Union countries (Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Denmark) took the first step in an effort to try to restrict the manufacture and sale of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the EU. Now, the...
On June 30, 2020, the federal government released its Spring Unified Regulatory Agenda (SURA), which provides uniform reporting of data on regulatory and deregulatory activities under development throughout the Federal Government, covering approximately 60...
On June 30, 2020, the federal government released its Spring Unified Regulatory Agenda (SURA), which provides uniform reporting of data on regulatory and deregulatory activities under development throughout the Federal Government, covering approximately 60...
We recently reported on the EU's European Commission's plan to develop and implement an action plan regarding the use of PFAS in Europe. They key takeaway from the European Commission's stated plans for a future proposal is that the commission may try to enact...
Last week, we reported on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) apparent about-face on its position as to whether it has sufficient information from companies regarding asbestos use in order to determine whether further limitations should be places on the...
On July 21, 2020, a new report in the journal The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology ("EDCs: time to take action” 21 July 2020, Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology) argues the various types of chemicals, including certain PFAS, may be linked to human health problems...
In a bill passed today, beginning on August 3, 2020, Michigan will have one of the strictest PFAS drinking water standards in the country. The rule also goes beyond the traditional PFOA and PFOS limits set by several other states, and sets limits for a total of seven...
While the issues regarding aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), the fire suppressant material widely used by fire departments nationwide and globally, have been studied for years, a June 2020 scientific article argues that firefighters may be at risk for PFAS exposure...
Yesterday, we reported on a new study released that suggests that the personal protective gear (PPE) that firefighters wear when combating fires may be a source of PFAS exposure to the firefighters who wear the turnout gear. The article, “Another Pathway for...