Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For years, PFAS have been added to hundreds if not thousands of products, including cookware, textiles, cosmetics, firefighting gear and foam, and intimate personal care products, like menstrual products and diapers. But the toxic exposure doesn’t end there. These forever chemicals go on to contaminate our water and environment.

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Arnold Porter

JULY 23, 2021

In its profile, Washington Business Journal highlighted Pippins for her “impressive” client list that “includes some of the largest US retailers, global personal care product companies and Fortune 500 players.”

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Nanotech

MARCH 29, 2024

On March 15, 2024, the European Commission (EC) published in the Official Journal of the European Union an amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation. The following nanomaterials have been added to Annex II (substances prohibited in cosmetic products).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2024

According to a paper in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health , the final draft of a 1957 industry study deleted the internal finding that asbestos miners with asbestosis were more likely to develop lung cancer than a person without asbestosis. Just two years ago, a Montana jury awarded $36.5

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

First, the Court agreed with the district court that several of the relators’ claims were subject to the FCA’s public disclosure bar that prohibits FCA claims that arise from public disclosure of allegations unless the person bringing the action is the “original source” of the information. In John King, et al v.

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Nanotech

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is seeking comment on its newly developed draft electronic submission portal (Cosmetics Direct) and paper forms (Forms FDA 5066 and 5067). On September 15, 2023, the U.S.

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Arnold Porter

JANUARY 24, 2022

On January 10, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) published a new draft guidance (Draft Guidance) on manufacturer’s requirements to report certain medical device shortages. The Draft Guidance does not take immediate effect, and it is being issued for comment purposes only. N:Draft Guidance at 2-3.]]

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

Regulatory enforcement of OTC drugs, cosmetics, dietary supplements, DTC medical devices, antimicrobial devices, and personal care products. Regulatory enforcement of OTC drugs, cosmetics, dietary supplements, DTC medical devices, antimicrobial devices, and personal care products. Key Topics.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 17, 2023

US Attorney General Merrick Garland has confirmed that the Justice Department will ask the Supreme Court to intervene, saying, “We will be seeking emergency relief from the Supreme Court to defend the FDA’s scientific judgment and protect Americans’ access to safe and effective reproductive care.” Late on Friday, Justice Samuel A.

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

Bills Introduced that Would Ban PFAS in Cosmetics. This quarterly newsletter provides essential updates on litigation, regulatory, legislative, and other notable developments involving chemicals of concern to business. Table of Contents. »Litigation. EPA in Settlement Talks Regarding Asbestos Risk Evaluation; Lawsuits Delayed.

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

EPA Denied Petitions Seeking TSCA Regulation of Chemicals in Cigarettes and Cosmetics. This quarterly newsletter provides essential updates on litigation, regulatory, legislative, and other notable developments involving chemicals of concern to business. Table of Contents. » Litigation. Legislative Developments. Regulatory Developments.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

Fifth Circuit Remanded CPSC’s Phthalate Restrictions for Children’s Toys and Child Care Articles. This quarterly newsletter provides essential updates on litigation, regulatory, legislative, and other notable developments involving chemicals of concern to business. Table of Contents. »Litigation. Home Depot) to pay a $20.75

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