The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 23, 2025, that under the Trump Administration...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Lululemon USA Inc. over potential presence of toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in its athletic apparel, questioning whether the wellness-focused brand has misled health-conscious consumers about product safety. The investigation will examine the company's testing protocols, supply chain practices, and compliance with stated safety standards, while Lululemon maintains it does not use PFAS in its products.

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from Pioneer Hi-Bred International seeking nonregulated status for a genetically engineered soybean variety designed to resist certain lepidopteran pests. APHIS has prepared a draft plant pest risk assessment concluding the modified soybean is unlikely to pose increased plant pest risk compared to conventional varieties, with public comments due by October 19, 2026.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has extended its Emerging Viral Pathogen Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides in response to the mpox virus, providing a voluntary two-stage process for pesticide registrants to enable use of EPA-registered disinfectant products against emerging viral pathogens. EPA's List Q currently includes 553 disinfectant products qualified for use against Tier 1 enveloped viruses like mpox, with the policy now extended through August 2028.

On August 20, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the postponement of the effectiveness of certain regulatory provisions of the final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule for trichloroethylene (TCE) to November 17, 2025.

On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the postponement of the effective date of certain regulatory provisions of its December 17, 2024, final risk management rule...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 8, 2025, that it seeks self-nominations from small businesses, governments, and not-for-profits to participate as Small Entity Representatives...

On August 4, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a proposed rule...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 18, 2025, that it will prioritize the review of submissions for new chemicals that are intended...

Minnesota manufacturers face a critical September 15, 2026 deadline to report products containing intentionally added PFAS sold in the state, with extension requests due by August 16, 2026. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has provided guidance on using the PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), including details on public contact designation and report review processes.

On February 18, 2026, the New Mexico legislature passed House Joint Memorial 3, requesting that the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board...

On November 14, 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled Synthesis Report on Understanding Fluoropolymers and Their Life Cycle.

On April 22, 2026, Change Chemistry and the Sustainable Chemistry Catalyst at the University of Massachusetts Lowell published a report entitled Incentivizing Sustainable Chemicals: A Policy Framework for Innovation...

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, EPA received a petition on January 6, 2026, under Section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regarding certain chemicals in consumer...

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is reviewing a petition for genetically engineered European plum lines designed to promote early and near-continuous blooming. APHIS has prepared a draft plant pest risk assessment concluding these modified plums are unlikely to pose increased plant pest risks compared to nonmodified varieties, with public comments due by October 13, 2026.

On November 25, 2025, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced the publication of a discussion paper entitled...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on April 7, 2026, the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal, an online searchable, indexed database that contains guidance documents issued...

On August 4, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a notice of determinations that modifies the list of taxable substances to include the following 21 substances: polyphenylene sulfide...

On December 15, 2025, the European Commission (EC) announced a legislative package that includes a proposal for a regulation to establish measures to strengthen...

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) posted a working paper on January 30, 2026, entitled A comparison of the innovation and regulatory environments...