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Are Your Products Ready? California’s Truth In Recycling Labeling (SB 343) Restrictions Become Effective In Less Than Five Months (October 4, 2026)
California's SB 343 "Truth in Recycling" law takes effect October 4, 2026, fundamentally reshaping how consumer products can display recyclability claims and symbols. Companies must now substantiate that their products meet specific collection, processing, and composition criteria before using the ubiquitous "chasing arrows" symbol or making recyclability statements.
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Squire Patton Boggs LLP
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Navigating The Greenwashing Maze: The Multiple Pathways Of Risk To Consider For Environmental Marketing Claims
Companies making environmental marketing claims face mounting legal challenges from multiple fronts, including state and local regulators, consumer class actions, and competitor litigation. Recent enforcement actions reveal how recyclability claims, eco-friendly labels, and sustainability messaging are being scrutinized under various consumer protection laws, creating a complex compliance landscape for businesses advertising green products.
United States Consumer
AP
Arnold & Porter
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Texas Attorney General Investigates Lululemon Over Alleged “Forever Chemicals” In Activewear. What This Signals For Consumer Products, Apparel, And Wellness Brands
The Texas Attorney General has launched a civil investigation into Lululemon over potential PFAS contamination in athletic apparel marketed to health-conscious consumers. This enforcement action signals a broader trend of state attorneys general scrutinizing chemical disclosures, supply chain practices, and wellness-focused marketing claims in the consumer products sector. The investigation examines whether the company's branding aligns with actual product composition and safety standards.
United States Consumer
FL
Foley & Lardner
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First Municipal Click-To-Cancel Rules On The Horizon: NYC Takes The Lead
New York City has proposed groundbreaking local regulations that would make it the first municipality in the nation to establish "click to cancel" requirements for subscription services and automatic renewals. Following the vacatur of the FTC's federal Click-to-Cancel rule, NYC's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is stepping into the regulatory void with enforcement authority targeting deceptive subscription practices citywide.
United States Consumer
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Lowenstein Sandler
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