The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that genetically engineered American Chestnut trees, developed for enhanced tolerance to chestnut blight fungus, no longer require regulatory oversight. This landmark decision follows extensive evaluation of scientific data, public comments, and plant pest risk assessments submitted by the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

This week, I sat down with Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel to Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and resident expert on Proposition 65, among many other chemical laws.

On March 4, 2026, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) will hold a hearing on a discussion draft...

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Te Protejo are hosting a Spanish-language webinar featuring Chilean researchers from CCTVal and Luyef Biotechnologies. Attendees will discover how these innovative labs are transforming Chile's scientific landscape through cutting-edge work with genetically edited microorganisms and tissue-on-a-chip models.

Dr. Susanna W. Blair, Senior Director of Regulatory and Technical Affairs for the Consumer Brands Association, discusses the organization's mission to represent consumer-packaged goods companies and their regulatory priorities. The conversation explores how Make America Healthy Again advocacy has influenced the industry, the Association's work on the Generally Recognized as Safe framework, and key policy initiatives affecting food and beverage ingredients.

This week, I was pleased to welcome back to the studio Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant at B&C and its consulting affiliate...

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Rachel Harris, Technical Project Manager, Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI), Argonne National Laboratory, and our own Dr. Richard Engler...

On July 31, 2025, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance the ability of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's...

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Owen, attorney/owner of Ambiente Legal, about the significant regulatory developments regarding chemical registration in Latin America...

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Gartland, Chief Executive Officer of 3E

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with my colleagues, Catherina D. Narigon and L. Claire Hansen, both Associates with B&C and Regulatory Consultants with The Acta Group...

This week, I discuss Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) developments with my colleague, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group (Acta®), our consulting affiliate.

This week, I was pleased to welcome back to the studio Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant at B&C and its consulting affiliate, The Acta Group (Acta®), to discuss the first six months of the Trump Administration

On November 19, 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a hearing examining per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) cleanup and disposal policy.

On October 23, 2025, the Environment and Public Works Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee will hold a hearing on "Examining the Beneficial Use and Regulation of Chemicals."

Join us for an insightful conversation with Richard J. Fehir, Ph.D., Senior Chemist/Regulatory Scientist at B&C and The Acta Group, as he shares his unique career journey through both the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) and Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Discover how his dual expertise in chemical regulation and pesticide programs positions him to provide exceptional scientific guidance to clients navigating complex environmental compliance c

On June 25, 2025, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored the all-day virtual conference, TSCA Reform — Nine Years Later.

Dr. Ahna G. Brutlag, a dual-board certified veterinary and human toxicologist, shares her expertise on adverse effects monitoring and post-market surveillance in the pet and animal safety sector.

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) is holding a roadshow to ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on March 27, 2026, that it determined that MON 95275 maize (corn)...