US Court Approves Chromium 6 California Proposition 65 Settlement for Leather Industry Compliance

On February 21, 2024, the Alameda Superior Court approved a settlement between the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and 28 leather footwear and glove companies. This settlement is a result of...

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Environmental Protection Agency Opens Public Comment Period for Draft Toxicological Review of PFNA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a 60-day public comment period on the draft Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Toxicological Review of Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA, CASRN 375–95–1) and Related Salts....

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TSCA Inventory Updated

On February 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory.    Key Findings of the Update  The TSCA Inventory includes...

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FDA Investigates Benzene Contamination in Drugs Urges Manufacturers to Take Action

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an investigation into the cause of benzene contamination in certain drugs, raising concerns about potential health risks associated with the presence of this...

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FDA Announces Voluntary Phase Out of PFAS in Food Packaging Completed

On February 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a significant announcement, declaring that manufacturers have ceased selling grease-proofing substances containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for food...

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US EPA updates Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA fees to improve chemical reviews

On February 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, which will increase fees and double the cost of new...

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EPA Reinstates Chlorpyrifos Tolerances Amid Regulatory Shifts

On February 5, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated all chlorpyrifos tolerances, overturning a previous rule that had halted its use on all food and feed commodities in early...

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New York State Sets Limits for 14 Dioxane Limits in Household Cleansing Personal Care and Cosmetic Products.

On 4 January 2024, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation proposed to add limits for 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products to the New York Codes,...

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FDA Petition to Ban Cancer-Inducing Solvents

On January 17, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the filing of a food additive petition on behalf of the Environmental Defense Fund and others, requesting that the food...

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EPA Extends Deadline for Annual Reporting on Polymers under TSCA

On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an extension of the submission deadline for the annual electronic reporting mandated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Specifically,...

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