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California targets online sales, QR codes, retailer duties, and short-form labeling in a broad Proposition 65 warning overhaul
California is considering broad Proposition 65 warning changes affecting online sales, QR codes, retailer duties, off-road equipment parts and short-form labels. Companies should review the proposals, monitor OEHHA’s position on chemical disclosures and consider commenting before the agency advances formal rulemaking.
Federal court pauses California “Truth in Recycling” compliance deadline
A federal court has paused enforcement of key provisions of California’s SB 343, placing the 4 October 2026 compliance deadline for recyclability claims on hold while a constitutional challenge proceeds.
Minnesota PFAS Reporting Deadline Nears as Extension and Waiver Requests Close August 16
Manufacturers selling products in Minnesota face an August 16, 2026, deadline to mail requests for additional reporting time or a waiver, followed by the September 15 deadline for submitting PFAS-in-products reports.
Illinois Enacts 2028 Ban on PFAS and Other Chemicals in Cosmetics
Illinois will prohibit cosmetics containing specified PFAS, formaldehyde-related substances, phthalates, mercury, parabens, and certain hair-dye chemicals beginning 1 July 2028, before expanding the ban to all intentionally added PFAS on 1 January 2032.
Public comment period is ending for Minnesota’s “unavoidable use” rule for exempting PFAS prohibition
Minnesota advances PFAS exemption rule, detailing CUU waivers, timelines, and key industry questions ahead of the 2032 ban.
New Mexico approves sweeping PFAS Labeling Rule for Consumer Products
New Mexico mandates PFAS labels on most consumer products by 2027, creating the most comprehensive U.S. disclosure framework.
Washington Revises Lead Limits for Cookware, Extends Timeline
Washington enacted SB 5975, replacing a planned 10 ppm cookware lead limit for 2028 with phased limits of 50 ppm (2030) and 20 ppm (2034).
Virginia poised to join states requiring ingredient disclosure for menstrual products
Virginia’s bill — HB998 — that would require menstrual product ingredient disclosure on packaging and online now awaits the governor’s signature. If signed, the law takes effect January 1, 2027.
California Moves to Phase Out Bisphenols in Paper Receipts Under AB 1604
California’s AB 1604 would phase out bisphenols in thermal receipt paper, banning BPA in 2027 and expanding the restriction to all bisphenols by 2028.
New Jersey requires mandatory ingredient disclosure in menstrual products
New Jersey’s new law requires ingredient disclosure on menstrual product packaging and online. Manufacturers must comply by 12 July 2027.
New York’s Beauty Justice Act is given new life
New York advances proposed Beauty Justice Act to restrict toxic chemicals (borates, formaldehyde, orthophthalates, parabens, PFAS, xylanes) in cosmetics.
FDA Proposes First New Sunscreen Active Ingredient in Decades
FDA proposes adding bemotrizinol to U.S. sunscreens at 6%, compared with 10% limits already used in the EU, Japan and Canada.
New York bans PFAS, parabens, phthalates, talc and other chemicals in menstrual products
New York bans PFAS, lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, and talc in menstrual products by Dec 2026.
California to phase out MMA in nail products
California finalizes SCP rules for nail products with MMA, setting 2026 deadlines for reformulation or market exit.
New Jersey moves against PFAS: cosmetics, carpets and food packaging face 2028 Ban
New Jersey Moves Against PFAS: Cosmetics, Carpets and Food Packaging Face 2028 Ban
US EPA Moves to Scale Back PFAS Reporting Rule for Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to narrow PFAS reporting obligations under TSCA, offering long-anticipated exemptions for imported articles, impurities, byproducts, and PFAS below 0.1%. The agency is also considering raising the de minimis threshold to 1% and possibly shifting from a structural PFAS definition to a discrete list of named substances.
California seeks to ban Bisphenols and Ortho-phthalates in food packaging
California’s Assembly passed bill AB-1148, seeking to restrict the use of bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in all packaging, but exempts tetramethyl bisphenol F (TMBPF, CAS 5384-21-4) from the restrictions unless DTSC deems the substance to also poses a significant risk to human health.
NY’s bill on producer responsibilities for packaging materials face uncertain fate amidst opposition from industries
The New York Senate passed S1464 on 28 May 2025, which seeks to implement extended producer responsibilities (EPR) for packaging and packaging materials. The the bill would require companies to register with the state, create collection systems and take back programs as well as eliminate hazardous chemicals from packaging and packaging materials.