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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...
October 8, 2026
Canada Issues Section 71 Notices to Obtain Information on Certain Substances, Will Hold First Information Session in October 2026
On August 29, 2026, Canada published two notices under Section 71(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to collect information for the purpose of prioritization, risk assessment, and risk management. Canada is gathering information from Canadian manufacturers, importers, and users on the commercial status, facility information (such as releases), and uses of these substances in Canada. The notice for Phase 1 applies to 184 substances identified as a priority for...
Following the United Kingdom’s (UK) departure from the European Union (EU), the government established the independent UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) regulation. UK REACH retains both the fundamental approach and key principles of EU REACH and is focused on ensuring that Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) continues to uphold high levels of protection for human health and the environment. Before the EU exit, about 20,000 substances...
October 5, 2026
“EU and UK REACH Developments and Compliance Priorities,” November 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST), via webinar
Register now to join The Acta Group (Acta®) for “EU and UK REACH Developments and Compliance Priorities,” a complimentary webinar examining recent developments under European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and United Kingdom (UK) REACH and their practical implications for companies operating in European markets. Although EU REACH and UK REACH remain broadly similar in structure, regulatory developments in both jurisdictions continue...
Chemical Watch presents TSCA Fundamentals, a two day course taught by Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Richard J. Fehir, Ph.D., and Ryan N. Schmit, providing in-depth training on the very latest TSCA regulatory and policy developments, their impact and how to anticipate their requirements, comply with the law and remain commercially competitive....
The Product Stewardship Society presents PSX 2026, covering a broad range of relevant topics, including new and emerging regulations, TSCA and REACH frameworks, PFAS and microplastics issues, compliance architecture, green product design, data- and value-driven product stewardship programs, AI applications, and the evolving global policy landscape affecting product stewardship. B&C is pleased to exhibit at this event. ...
October 5, 2026
“Plastics and Policy: Microplastics, EPR, and Other Emerging Trends,” October 6, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EDT), via webinar
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to present “Plastics and Policy: Microplastics, EPR, and Other Emerging Trends,” a complimentary webinar providing regulatory professionals with the latest updates on emerging microplastics and recycling legal and regulatory issues. U.S. federal and state lawmakers have advanced multiple initiatives related to microplastics focused on health research, exposure assessment, and regulatory frameworks, including increased funding for research,...
The Agriculture and Food Section (AFS) is pleased to be leading two sessions at IBA 2026, the International Bar Association’s (IBA) annual conference in Copenhagen, October 4-9, 2026. AFS will present Barriers on the plate: the impact of trade restrictions on global food security on Tuesday, October 6 (9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. CEST) and Foreign investment restrictions on controlling agricultural land on Wednesday, October 7 (4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m....
September 23, 2026
Poison Centre Notification Compliance: Distributor Obligations and Clarification of UFI Requirements for Imported Mixtures
Effective 1 January 2027, distributors will be explicitly identified as duty holders under Article 45 of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. This clarification is intended to provide greater clarity regarding distributors’ responsibilities in supporting Poison Centre Notifications (PCN) requirements and to help address information gaps across the supply chain. The clarification is particularly relevant to companies that: Sell mixtures in a member...
September 21, 2026
Appellate Court Grants Industry Petitioners’ Petition for Review and Vacates Methylene Chloride Rule and Risk Determination
On September 15, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted Industry Petitioners’ petition for review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 risk management rule for methylene chloride (MC). East Fork Enterprises v. EPA (No. 24-60227, consolidated with No. 24-60256). The court states that “[f]inding that errors of law occurred and substantial evidence did not support EPA’s decision,” it grants the Industry Petitioners’ petition for...
September 18, 2026
B&C® Consortia Management, L.L.C.: Delivering Results through Consortium Management — Part 1
This memorandum is the first in a two-part series providing an overview of the consortia that are managed by B&C® Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM). Many are aware of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s (B&C®), The Acta Group’s (Acta®), and BCCM’s deep expertise and extensive practice on matters related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and support for consortia clients working on issues related to TSCA. Importantly also, BCCM has extensive experience in other chemical...