Insights / newsInsights
Insights / news

In the Media

PFAS in Manufacturing: Auditing Your Supply Chain for Forever Chemicals

Read Time: 1 min

Of Counsel Michael Blumenthal (Cleveland) was interviewed by Manufacturing Dive in an article published on December 12, 2024, “PFAS in Manufacturing: Auditing Your Supply Chain for Forever Chemicals.” He discussed how these new requirements impact manufacturers.

The more oversight and regulation of PFAS continues to grow, the more liable manufacturers are becoming for chemicals that make their way into products, even if far up the supply chain, Blumenthal said. 

“If you break it down, manufacturers are now going to be required to take certain steps before they accept a product from a supplier,” Blumenthal said. “If you’re somehow connected to the material, whether intentionally or unintentionally, you are going to be jointly and individually liable.”

“Private party litigation is going to continue to hold manufacturers responsible and I think the government is going to be there, I think it’s only going to get ramped up,” Blumenthal said. “It would be prudent for manufacturers to really do a thorough inventory and know what PFAS they’re using and take precautions.”

Read more.

Insights

In the Media

EPA Registers Glufosinate-P as New Herbicide Active Ingredient

December 4, 2024

Of Counsel Michael Blumenthal’s (Cleveland) alert on the EPA’s approval of Glufosinate-P was quoted by EHS Daily Advisor in an article published December 4, 2024, "EPA Registers Glufosinate-P as New Herbicide Active Ingredient."

Podcasts

Forever Chemicals, Forever Litigation?

July 31, 2024

Michael Blumenthal (Cleveland) participated in a podcast episode titled “Forever Chemicals, Forever Litigation?” surrounding the legal environment surrounding PFAS chemicals in the manufacturing context.

In the Media

Chevron Doctrine Overruled – What’s Next?

July 23, 2024

Of Counsel Michael Blumenthal (Cleveland) was interviewed by 3E in an article published on July 23, 2024, about the overturning of the Chevron Doctrine and its potential impacts. Michael discusses long-term impacts, the increase of judicial scrutiny, legal and regulatory challenges, and impacts on the rulemaking and legislative process, and what the future may hold.