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Mar 28, 2024

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Mar 27, 2024

PFAS in children’s products: state-by-state regulations

PFAS in Children’s Products is a major focus for state legislators across the country, prompting some of the most stringent PFAS restrictions in consumer products.  Thus far, eight states have enacted legislation concerning PFAS substances in Children’s or Juvenile Products (“Children’s Products”).  Seven additional states have proposed Children’s Products laws, and many of these are expected to continue to move through the legislative process in future months. There are numerous key features that are generally consistent across the state laws: “Juvenile products” are generally defined as products that are intended for use by children 12 years old or younger. The prohibitions apply to “intentionally added” PFAS, which generally are PFAS added to a product to create a specific effect in the finished product. The compliance timelines are much shorter than the timelines for other types of consumer products that are being regulated for the presence of intentionally added PFAS. Some, but not all, of the laws exempt internal components of the product that are not accessible during foreseeable “use and abuse” of the product. Perhaps the biggest challenge posed by these laws is that unlike other PFAS laws which apply to a specific industry category (e.g., cookware, cosmetics, apparel), they apply across all consumer product categories, making them more difficult for impacted businesses to track.
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Mar 27, 2024

UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: March 2024

Our March update includes a case on whether a theatre and agency could dismiss an actor playing a lesbian role because of her devout Christian beliefs, and a case looking at whether an employee who spends virtually all her working time on a yacht outside the UK has the right to bring employment claims under UK law. We also feature a news round-up looking at the Treasury Committee’s report on “Sexism in the City”, focusing on employment practices in financial services, the plans for a four day week in summer by the creation of “4ugust”, and the government’s views and written guidance on “Kinship Care”.
Insights
Mar 26, 2024

Foreign Direct Investment: key recent and future developments in Europe and the US

At a time of significant geopolitical challenges, many jurisdictions are looking at their investment screening regimes to ensure that they can adequately safeguard national security and public order. Within this context, there have been – or will likely soon be – significant changes to FDI regimes across the world. In this article, BCLP’s experts in Brussels, Hamburg, London, Paris and Washington DC explore current or forthcoming amendments to the FDI regimes in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.

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Mar 28, 2024
BCLP advises Tenergie on the financing of portfolio of over 330 solar power plants
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Mar 28, 2024
Operational Real Estate
News
Mar 27, 2024
Christian Spatz appointed counsel in Germany
Blog Post
Mar 27, 2024
PFAS in children’s products: state-by-state regulations
PFAS in Children’s Products is a major focus for state legislators across the country, prompting some of the most stringent PFAS restrictions in consumer products.  Thus far, eight states have enacted legislation concerning PFAS substances in Children’s or Juvenile Products (“Children’s Products”).  Seven additional states have proposed Children’s Products laws, and many of these are expected to continue to move through the legislative process in future months. There are numerous key features that are generally consistent across the state laws: “Juvenile products” are generally defined as products that are intended for use by children 12 years old or younger. The prohibitions apply to “intentionally added” PFAS, which generally are PFAS added to a product to create a specific effect in the finished product. The compliance timelines are much shorter than the timelines for other types of consumer products that are being regulated for the presence of intentionally added PFAS. Some, but not all, of the laws exempt internal components of the product that are not accessible during foreseeable “use and abuse” of the product. Perhaps the biggest challenge posed by these laws is that unlike other PFAS laws which apply to a specific industry category (e.g., cookware, cosmetics, apparel), they apply across all consumer product categories, making them more difficult for impacted businesses to track.
Insights
Mar 27, 2024
UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: March 2024
Our March update includes a case on whether a theatre and agency could dismiss an actor playing a lesbian role because of her devout Christian beliefs, and a case looking at whether an employee who spends virtually all her working time on a yacht outside the UK has the right to bring employment claims under UK law. We also feature a news round-up looking at the Treasury Committee’s report on “Sexism in the City”, focusing on employment practices in financial services, the plans for a four day week in summer by the creation of “4ugust”, and the government’s views and written guidance on “Kinship Care”.
Insights
Mar 27, 2024
Unpacking The Law Commission's Digital Assets Consultation
Awards
Mar 26, 2024
BCLP shortlisted in two categories at the Legal Innovation Awards 2024
Insights
Mar 26, 2024
Digital Speaks - Don't Gamble on Your Consumer T&Cs
Insights
Mar 26, 2024
Foreign Direct Investment: key recent and future developments in Europe and the US
At a time of significant geopolitical challenges, many jurisdictions are looking at their investment screening regimes to ensure that they can adequately safeguard national security and public order. Within this context, there have been – or will likely soon be – significant changes to FDI regimes across the world. In this article, BCLP’s experts in Brussels, Hamburg, London, Paris and Washington DC explore current or forthcoming amendments to the FDI regimes in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.