On July 14, 2026, the US District Court for the Southern District of California preliminarily enjoined California Attorney General Rob Bonta from enforcing California Senate Bill 343, California’s Truth in Recycling law. The court concluded that the plaintiffs are likely
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The Consumer Products Law Blog, published by Norton Rose Fulbright, focuses on legal developments affecting consumer products regulation and compliance. It covers topics such as product safety enforcement, regulatory agency leadership changes, chemical substance regulations including Proposition 65 and bisphenol compounds, pet food labeling standards, and privacy litigation related to consumer products. The blog also addresses litigation trends, legislative updates, and regulatory challenges impacting manufacturers, retailers, and other stakeholders in the consumer products sector.
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Senate confirmations restore a quorum at CPSC
On August 7, 2026, the US Senate confirmed the nominations of Brien Lorenze and Karen Sessions to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), restoring a quorum at CPSC. Congress established CPSC as an independent agency within the executive branch…
Ninth Circuit stays California’s Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261)
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed SB 261 pending appeal of the district court’s denial of a preliminary injunction. The stay came shortly after the Chamber of Commerce filed an emergency petition with the United States Supreme Court.…
California SB 690: A new hope for CIPA litigation overload?
California Senate Bill 690 (SB 690) has just cleared a major hurdle, sailing through the State Senate with unanimous support. This closely watched bill aims to curb the proliferation of lawsuits under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) by…
Gauging the impact of the firing of CPSC commissioners
On May 8, 2025, President Donald Trump removed all three Democratic commissioners from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), dramatically reshaping the agency’s leadership. Those dismissed commissions are Richard L. Trumka Jr., Mary Boyle and former CPSC Chairman…
Pet food regulations in the United States: AAFCO model rules update
Building on our last article in this series, specific to AAFCO and what it does, here we discuss AAFCO’s recent updates to its official publication and model bills and regulations.
In the Summer of 2023, AAFCO approved new suggested labeling…
The first Prop 65 notice for BPS has been issued – what you need to know
In December 2023, Bisphenol S (BPS) was added to the Proposition 65 list as a reproductive toxicant (female reproductive endpoint). Companies had twelve months from the listing before the warning requirement went into effect. Since the beginning of the year,…
CARB will not enforce against “good faith” greenhouse gas emissions reporting efforts in 2026
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced on December 5th that it will not pursue enforcement action in the first year of reporting for California’s SB 253, the “Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act.” The law requires entities doing business in…
Navigating the complex landscape of false labeling litigation in the Ninth Circuit
False labeling litigation presents an ongoing challenge for consumer packaged goods companies, and the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in Whiteside v. Kimberly Clark Corp., 108 F.4th 711 (9th Cir. 2024), has further complicated the issue. This ruling appears to significantly…
Pet food regulations in the United States: Federal regulation
Today’s post in our pet food series focuses on federal oversight of pet food. At the federal level, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates pet food similar to that for other animal foods. The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic…