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California Bans PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Clothing, Textiles, and Cosmetics

California joined the growing list of states to ban products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) when, on September 29th, Governor Newsom signed into law legislation prohibiting the so-called…

New Study Identifies Over 57,000 Sites “Presumptively Contaminated” with PFAS

Joe Green and Steve Humphreys wrote on our sister blog, Kelley Green Law : A new paper from Northeastern University’s PFAS Project Lab and researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences…

UK’s ASA Roasts Oatly’s Climate-Friendly Claims

If you’re among the over 40% of U.S. consumers who vowed to change how you eat in the new year, fitting into pants that don’t have elastic waistbands may be one of numerous motivators. For many consumers, climate…

Fashion Sustainability Claims Can’t Shake Scrutiny

With Earth Day in April, it’s not a surprise that sustainability claims in the clothing industry have been in the limelight this spring. Actions in both the U.S. and overseas are a reminder to fashion retailers of the…

California OEHHA Explains Decision to Rescind Proposed “Clarifications” to Prop 65 Rules for Internet Sales; Finalizes Changes to Alcohol Sale Warnings

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) yesterday released its explanation for withdrawing proposed “clarifications” to the Proposition 65 regulations governing internet sales. Last…