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PFAS chemicals are under increasing scrutiny due to their links to serious health and environmental risks. Companies across all industries now face growing exposure to enforcement actions and costly litigation. The impact extends beyond chemical manufacturers to downstream manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of PFAS-containing products. With new EPA regulations on the horizon and inconsistent state laws, understanding the full scope of PFAS risks is critical. At ACI’s second annual event, speakers discussed how to protect your business from legal penalties, environmental liabilities, supply chain disruptions, and reputational damage by staying ahead of evolving PFAS regulations.

In the session “State-Level PFAS Bans Unveiled: Your Essential Guide to Navigating the Patchwork of PFAS Laws Across the Country”, partner Carter Thurman shared his expertise on defending against PFAS litigation. Many states have enacted or are in the process of enacting PFAS legislation. Additionally, there are various states rules and regulations with varying deadlines, and economic implications. Companies that operate in multiple jurisdictions or rely on products sold across state lines must be aware of this patchwork of state laws and requirement—or the company’s bottom line will pay the price. This session provided an in-depth survey and analysis of PFAS legislation and developments in the following states to help companies develop a compliance plan of attack: California, Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington.