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Colorado Updates Legislation on PFAS in Consumer Products

May 22, 2024 | Colorado Updates Legislation on PFAS in Consumer Products

The state of Colorado has updated its legislation regarding products with intentionally added PFAS, with phased implementation beginning in January 2025. On May 1, 2024, the Governor signed SB 24-081...

PFAS Prohibited Substances
Canadian Government to Restrict Gas Oils and Kerosene Substances in Consumer Products Due to Health Risks

May 21, 2024 | Canadian Government to Restrict Gas Oils and Kerosene Substances in Consumer Products Due to Health Risks

The Canadian government has announced plans to restrict more than a dozen gas oil and kerosene substances in certain consumer products, citing potential risks to human health. The decision follows a p...

CEPA Restricted Substances
Canada Moves to Label Polymers of Low Concern Polymers on the Domestic Substances List
Canada Moves to Label Polymers of Low Concern Polymers on the Domestic Substances List
May 21, 2024

On May 11, 2024, the Minister of the Environment published a Notice of Intent to amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) by adding the let...

CEPA Domestic Substance List Polymers
California’s OEHHA proposes to adopt a Proposition 65 No Significant Risk Level NSRL for titanium dioxide
California’s OEHHA proposes to adopt a Proposition 65 No Significant Risk Level NSRL for titanium dioxide
May 21, 2024

On May 10, 2024, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) proposed to amend Title 27, Section 25705(c)(2) of the California Code of Regulations to establish a Proposition...

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Europe's Path to Climate Neutrality: Parliament Backs Boost for Net-Zero Technology
Europe's Path to Climate Neutrality: Parliament Backs Boost for Net-Zero Technology
May 20, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament took a significant step towards a greener future by adopting the ‘Net-Zero Industry Act’ aimed at enhancing the production of net-zero technologies in Europe...

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Mexico's Updated Chemical Import/Export Regulations: Key Obligations and Implications
Mexico's Updated Chemical Import/Export Regulations: Key Obligations and Implications
May 17, 2024

In a move aimed at enhancing environmental protection and regulating the import and export of hazardous substances, Mexico has amended its regulatory framework for the Control of Pesticides, Fertilize...

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