Cosmetics and PFAS: Wave of “Forever Chemicals” Litigation Reaches the Shores of Makeup Manufacturers

Event Details

Please join AGG litigators David J. Marmins and Morgan E. M. Harrison and AGG Food & Drug practice team leader Alan G. Minsk for a complimentary webinar addressing the recent spate of litigation against cosmetic companies over their use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in their products.

This webinar will include:

1. A brief overview of PFAS, including a case study of PFAS litigation;
2. A treatment of the most common claims brought by plaintiffs against commercial users of PFAS in their manufacturing, products, and packaging, and various defenses to the same;
3. A discussion of the recent lawsuits brought against major players in the cosmetics industry; and
4. An overview of the Biden administration’s plans to expand research and implement regulations surrounding PFAS, including EPA’s “PFAS Roadmap,” and the anticipated impact of such actions on future lawsuits against commercial PFAS users.

There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of this webinar

Credits: 1 hour of CLE credit approved by the State Bar of Georgia.

Note: The presentation and audio for this webinar will be streamed through your computer. A dial-in number will not be provided.

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