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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are attracting global legal, regulatory, commercial, and litigation attention as no other “emerging contaminant” has. Companies producing, processing, distributing, and/or using these substances must be aware of global legal and scientific developments and take steps now to minimize legal, regulatory, and commercial risk. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and its global consulting affiliate The Acta Group (Acta®) have prepared...
December 29, 2025
Defra Publishes Summary of Responses and Government Response to Proposal to Extend UK REACH Submissions Deadlines
As reported in our July 17, 2025, blog item, the United Kingdom’s (UK) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) began a public consultation on July 14, 2025, on its proposals to extend the UK REACH transitional registration submission deadlines. UK REACH was amended in 2023 to extend the deadlines three years to October 2026, October 2028, and October 2030. The proposed new deadlines under consultation were: Option 1:...
December 22, 2025
ECHA’s Committees Continue to Evaluate PFAS Uses; ECHA Publishes Guidance for Upcoming Consultation on SEAC’s Draft Opinion
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) met in December 2025. According to ECHA’s December 17, 2025, press release, RAC and SEAC progressed their evaluation of the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the European Union’s (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation. According to ECHA, both committees reached provisional...
December 16, 2025
Cracks in the Enamel: The Ascendance of Federal and State Action to Restrict Fluoride Use
Fluoride, well-known for its anticavity properties, has seen a growing number of state and federal initiatives seeking to limit or prohibit various uses of the substance. Federal agency heads, as well as top state officials, have expressed a strong interest in “taking action” against existing fluoride use in public drinking water and ingestible drug products. Evolution of Fluoride Regulation, Past to Present Fluoride has a long history of regulation in the United...
December 12, 2025
EC’s Critical Chemicals Alliance Will Hold First General Assembly on January 13, 2026
The European Commission (EC) announced on December 9, 2025, that the Critical Chemicals Alliance will convene its first General Assembly on January 13, 2026, at the Chemelot Chemical Park in the Netherlands. According to the EC, the General Assembly will bring together European Union (EU) member states, regions, industry leaders, and all interested parties “to develop coordinated solutions to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU chemical industry.” The Critical Chemicals...
December 12, 2025
Lynn L. Bergeson, Hallelujah, EPA Proposes to Narrow Scope of TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Rule, Chemical Processing, December 10, 2025.
On Nov. 13, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions (90 Fed. Reg. 50923) to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7) regulation for reporting and recordkeeping requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This column summarizes the proposal and the reasons for it....
GlobalChem, presented by the American Chemistry Council, brings together industry professionals to review recent developments in global chemicals management and meet and reconnect with industry peers and key government representatives. B&C is a proud exhibitor. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., will present "TSCA New Chemicals: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities" on February 23, 2026....
December 9, 2025
ABA SEER 55th Spring Conference on Environmental Law, April 22-24, 2026, Minneapolis, MN
The ABA SEER Spring Conference will provide dynamic insights and forward-thinking dialogue on the present and future of environmental, energy, and resources law and regulation. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., will participate in the "But, wait, there’s less! Science in Rulemaking: Navigating Challenges and Innovations" panel on April 23, 2026....
December 8, 2025
EPA Begins Public Comment Period on Updated Draft Risk Calculation Memorandum for Formaldehyde
On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of and solicited public comment on an Updated Draft Risk Calculation Memorandum (Draft Memorandum) to inform a revised draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 90 Fed. Reg. 55726. EPA states that after further consideration of comments raised during the scientific peer review process, it is reconsidering the use of certain hazard values in the formaldehyde...
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) appears to be headed for yet another full-year delay following growing political pressure, concerns about the readiness of the European Commission’s (EC) information technology (IT) systems, and intensifying industry warnings that the current December 30, 2025, compliance deadline is becoming increasingly unrealistic. While the EC has not yet officially postponed the implementation date, the signals coming out of Brussels are...