On March 14, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14236, rescinding 19 executive actions, including former President Biden's September 2022 EO 14081...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on August 1, 2025, the opening of a 30-day public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on USDA's reorganization plan...

California's Department of Pesticide Regulation reached a nearly $200,000 settlement with an Idaho-based pest control company over allegations of illegal pesticide sales. The case involved 159 unlawful sales of restricted materials over four years, raising important questions about multi-state compliance obligations for companies selling regulated products through online platforms.

Much has been written about the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which Congress can use to repeal qualifying federal agency actions. The CRA was enacted as part of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement.

After President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, it is unclear if there will be much desire or willingness on behalf of the Democrats and Republicans to collaborate on legislation during the 119th.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s (B&C®) recently published Forecast 2026 includes a deep dive into what stakeholders can expect this year regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide...

The second day of the NAW v. Feldon bench trial examined how Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility program affects interstate supply chains, with testimony focusing on producer identification challenges, packaging design requirements, fee calculation complexities, and regional distribution networks. Witnesses from wholesale distributors and industry representatives detailed the practical burdens of compliance, while Oregon argued many challenges stem from business decisions rather than statutory deficie

Discuss new hot topics in U.S. industrial chemical regulation, their implications for chemical stakeholders, and suggested actions for chemical producers, importers, processors, and manufacturers of finished goods containing chemicals.

On July 1, 2025, the European Commission's (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued a final opinion on hydroxyapatite (nano) in oral products.

On August 13, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the relaunch of EPA's Guidance Portal, "a streamlined website for accessing important guidance documents related to air quality, water protection, hazardous waste management, and more."

On May 1, 2026, the Office of Administrative Law approved and filed regulations accompanying California’s Senate Bill 54 (SB 54). The regulations were effective as of the May 1 filing date.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on September 29, 2025, that it determined that MON 95379 Lepidopteran-Protected Maize (corn)...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on September 4, 2025, that it determined that ISK-311NR-4 phalaenopsis...

As reported in our May 30, 2025, blog item, on May 15, 2025, the Center for Environmental Accountability (CEA) filed a petition under Section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled two groundbreaking scientific methodologies that promise to transform how the agency evaluates the safety of new chemicals and pesticides. These innovations leverage advanced human tissue models and internationally recognized calculation formulas to assess potential health risks more accurately and efficiently. Will these new approaches successfully balance the dual imperatives of protecting public health while eliminating the need for animal testing in

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 6, 2026, that it has opened a public comment period to request input on candidates currently under consideration for membership to the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC).

It appears increasingly likely that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal agencies will face yet another shutdown at the end of January 2026.

The Sustainable PFAS Action Network has launched a new Refrigerant Working Group to navigate the complex intersection of PFAS policy and climate commitments. As state and federal regulators grapple with broad PFAS classifications, this initiative aims to establish science-based approaches that recognize refrigerants as essential for meeting global climate goals while addressing environmental concerns.

As required under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), on December 29, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a Report on the Use of PFAS in Cosmetic Products and Associated Risks.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a comprehensive report examining the potential and pitfalls of using genetically engineered microbes to clean up waste. The analysis identifies critical obstacles including insufficient testing infrastructure, regulatory uncertainties, and public acceptance challenges that currently hinder the development and deployment of this biotechnology. GAO presents thirteen policy options for policymakers to consider, addressing goals ranging from demonstrating s