California consumers

October 2, 2012
In 2011 The Chanler Group’s client, Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., commenced an investigation into Halloween products, which resulted in the enforcement action Held v. Forum Novelties, Inc., et al.  In this case, Dr. Held alleged that Forum Novelties, Inc. and other entities sold Halloween costumes, accessories, and décor containing the heavy metal lead,  ...
September 17, 2013
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has adopted the Safer Consumer Products regulation.  Effective October 1, 2013, manufacturers will be required to seek safer chemical alternatives to potentially hazardous ingredients historically used in common consumer products. In the coming months, the DTSC will prepare and publish a list of Candidate...