On November 18, 2025, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Biomanufacturing Excellence Act, which would promote U.S. leadership in biotechnology...

On May 5, 2025, a coalition of U.S. biotechnology companies announced the launch of the American Biotech Innovation Alliance (ABIA). ABIA states that it will “focus on a shared objective: to sustain...

On April 3, 2024, the European Commission's (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) began a public consultation on its preliminary opinion on the safety of hydroxyapatite...

ISO notes that in common with other nanostructured materials, the manufacturing and material specification of nanoporous silica microparticles are complex.

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on July 1, 2025, that it is gathering input to modernize U.S. biotechnology product regulation and create simpler...

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced on February 13, 2026, that it is investing up to $100 million to establish a nationwide network of open-access research facilities for quantum and nanoscale technologies...

Congressional leaders are pressing federal agencies to demonstrate how they balance advancing U.S. biotechnology research with protecting against emerging biosecurity threats. The inquiry focuses on whether agencies have implemented key recommendations from a national security commission and what additional resources they need to maintain American leadership in this rapidly evolving field.

As reported in our August 5, 2025, blog item, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on August 1, 2025, an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback...

The IRS has modified its list of taxable substances under the Superfund tax provisions to include two specialized rubber compounds following petitions from chemical importers and exporters. These additions will trigger tax obligations under Section 4671 of the Internal Revenue Code beginning October 1, 2026, while retroactive refund claims under Section 4662(e) will be available from April 1, 2023.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s (B&C®) recently published Forecast 2026 includes a deep dive into what stakeholders can expect this year regarding the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)...

Bergeson & Campbell presents a comprehensive webinar examining the critical June 2026 deadline for TSCA Confidential Business Information claims expiration.

A federal judge has ruled on a constitutional challenge to Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility program for plastics and packaging, addressing claims under the Dormant Commerce Clause and Due Process Clause. The decision carries significant implications for similar EPR programs facing legal challenges in California, Colorado, and other states that have enacted comprehensive producer responsibility legislation.

Two pivotal participants in the legislative process behind the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 will discuss how this groundbreaking pesticide legislation achieved unanimous bipartisan approval in Congress. The conversation explores the historical context, consensus-building process, and the law's continuing impact on pesticide regulation three decades later.

The OECD has released two groundbreaking test guidelines specifically designed for nanomaterials, addressing critical gaps in standardized testing methods for dustiness determination and environmental fate assessment. These new protocols provide regulatory frameworks for measuring how nano-objects behave under various conditions, supporting decision-making processes across OECD member countries. The guidelines build upon existing OECD testing standards while introducing specialized methodologies tailored to

A federal court in New Mexico has granted a preliminary injunction against the state's PFAS labeling rule for consumer products, finding that the regulation likely violates constitutional protections for commercial speech. The court questioned whether the state's characterization of the label as a "consumer awareness" measure rather than a warning undermines the connection between New Mexico's stated health and environmental interests and the means used to achieve them.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has activated its Emerging Viral Pathogen Guidance in response to hantavirus, a rare but serious disease spread by infected rodents.

The EPA has issued a final significant new use rule for multi-walled carbon nanotubes, establishing strict workplace protections, hazard communication requirements, and usage restrictions for battery manufacturing applications. Companies planning to manufacture or process these nanomaterials must notify the EPA at least 90 days before commencing activities and await regulatory review and approval.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Inspector General has released its Oversight Plan for Fiscal Year 2027, outlining key review areas including EPA's mission effectiveness following organizational changes, the status of strategic research plans after staff relocations, and the agency's handling of backlogged chemical assessments under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act. Will these oversight efforts address critical gaps in EPA's regulatory authority and operational efficiency?

A decade after the Lautenberg Amendments transformed chemical safety regulation, experts convene to examine the ongoing debate over EPA's new chemical review process under TSCA Section 5. The discussion addresses whether current implementation adequately protects public health while fostering innovation, and explores persistent challenges in evaluating reasonably foreseen conditions of use and the effectiveness of significant new use rules.

The OECD has published a comprehensive policy paper examining how member countries are adapting their governance frameworks to support responsible innovation in synthetic biology. The analysis reviews national strategies, policy instruments, and governance initiatives across five key dimensions, revealing emerging practices while highlighting uneven implementation across jurisdictions. Drawing on examples from multiple countries, the paper identifies policy considerations for strengthening anticipatory gove