Anne Marie Ellis

On June 8, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers based on concerns about heavy metals, including lead and cadmium. The announcement, citing testing...more This article provides a concise 2026 update on emerging litigation and regulatory trends affecting food, beverage, textiles, cosmetics, and consumer goods, with a particular focus on California‑led developments. It examines...more For those keeping an eye on the latest CPSC shake-ups and policy changes, over the past week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has made several major announcements: CPSC confirmed it will remain fully...more California Proposition 65 (formally the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) (“Prop. 65”) enforcement is hot—and this time, the spotlight is on Bisphenol S (BPS), a chemical often used in thermal receipt...more