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Congratulations to Keller and Heckman LLP's Shanghai office, which recently hosted a reception to celebrate its 20th anniversary! This milestone marks two decades of success and growth. Thank you to the Shanghai team for your ongoing contributions, and here's to many more years! #KellerandHeckman #CompanyMilestone

Keller and Heckman LLP just published the latest episode of our podcast, Food & Chemicals Unpacked, titled Let's Pack It Up – 2024 Packaging Year in Review. In this episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Katie Skaggs reflect on key legal, scientific, and industry developments from 2024 that impact packaging and some insights on what to expect and prepare for in the upcoming year across the food and chemical industry. 📢 Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/eZf-_Fyt #KellerandHeckman #FoodandChemicalsUnpacked #FoodandDrug #podcast

Keller and Heckman LLP Partner David Joy was quoted in the Scientific American article, “The FDA Is Changing What Foods Can Be Called ‘Healthy.’” The article dives into the FDA’s recently revised regulations, which redefine what foods can be labeled as "healthy" when used as an implied nutrient content claim. In the article, David shares his thoughts on the impact of this change, noting that the new rule is likely to stand, even with the incoming Trump administration. 🔎 Read more about David's insight and the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eAASR_iy #KellerandHeckman #FDA #FoodandDrug

Don't forget to register for Keller and Heckman LLP's next session of our TSCA 30/30 series! In this ongoing series, we provide a 30-minute update every 30 days, covering the changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act (#TSCA) brought about by the June 22, 2016 passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act for the 21st Century (Lautenberg Act).   Webinar Details: ✍ Topic: TBD 📅 Date: January 8, 2025 🕛 Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET 📍 Location: Online   Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ehR9Zh89   #KellerandHeckman #ChemicalSafety #EnvironmentalRegulations #Webinar

Keller and Heckman LLP Counsel David B. Fischer, M.P.H., J.D. was quoted in Inside TSCA regarding the U.S. EPA's recent high-priority designations of chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). On December 18, 2024, the EPA designated five new chemicals as “high-priority” for risk evaluation. These chemicals, drawn from the 2014 Work Plan list, were not a surprise to David, who pointed out, “All the chemicals that EPA has initiated prioritization on are high-priority chemicals because they're pulled from that list.” 🔎 To dive deeper into this topic, check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/e_X2Nm92 #KellerandHeckman #TSCA #EPA #ChemicalRegulation

On December 10, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) advanced a proposal to set a maximum nicotine level in cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products. 👉 Read the full proposal details in Keller and Heckman LLP's Continuum of Risk blog written by Partner Azim Chowdhury and Associate Kaitlyn Johnson: https://lnkd.in/ep9BuGkc #KellerandHeckman #FDA #Tobacco #Nicotine #CTP

Keller and Heckman LLP Counsel David B. Fischer, M.P.H., J.D. was quoted in an Inside TSCA article on the upcoming deadline for TSCA evaluations. The article notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently seeking more time to develop one draft and one final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluation. 👉 Read David's insights here: https://lnkd.in/e8ucS_VK #KellerandHeckman #TSCA #EPA #ChemicalControl #RegulatoryCompliance

On December 5, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published a notice of enforcement discretion under SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, which requires U.S. companies that do business in California and that have total annual revenues in excess of $1 billion to report all of their Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions annually.   This notice offers companies valuable time to adapt, but it’s critical to act swiftly to meet future requirements.   🔎 Read the full summary of the enforcement discretion by Partner Sheila Millar and Associate Anushka Stein here: https://lnkd.in/eH6MQ-bW #KellerandHeckman #California #ClimateChange #Emissions

Secure your spot for Keller and Heckman LLP's 2025 E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium!   Save 💲: Tomorrow, December 20, 2024, is the last day to register for the early-bird rate!   This two-day comprehensive seminar provides in-depth knowledge of legal, regulatory, and scientific issues essential for tobacco, nicotine, and CBD/hemp product manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers.   👉 View the agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/eyE9EZ-w   #KellerandHeckman #EVapor #TobaccoLaw

In November 2024, 386 new Notices of Violation and amended Notices were sent to product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, alleging a violation of Prop. 65 for failing to provide a warning for their products. Read about noteworthy trends and categories from the recent Notices in the latest Prop 65 Pulse, a Keller and Heckman LLP newsletter that explores trends in California’s Proposition 65 (Prop. 65) and covers various industries, including food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care, consumer products, chemical products, e-vapor and tobacco products, household products, plastics and rubber, and retail distribution. 🔍 Dive into the noteworthy November 2024 trends and categories here: https://lnkd.in/eZdpH2gP #KellerandHeckman #Prop65 #Food #Drug #Cosmetics #Regulatory