FTC Extends Its “Made in USA” Enforcement Push
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on July 6, 2026, that it had sent seven warning letters to companies it says appear to have misrepresented products as “Made in the USA”—and, in one instance, as “Made in Texas”—that were imported in whole or in significant part. The letters follow an April 2026 enforcement sweep that […]
Texas AG Launches Glyphosate Investigation into Major Food Companies
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into glyphosate residue in foods, especially foods containing oats, his office announced June 2, 2026. The investigation will examine whether major food companies are complying with Texas law and whether consumers have been misled by health claims on common food products. The office has already issued […]
EPA Takes TSCA Enforcement Action Against Chemical Importer
EPA has initiated a far-reaching administrative enforcement action against Wego Chemical Group, alleging hundreds of violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) stemming from the New York-based chemical distributor’s chemical imports. “Since at least 2016, Wego has imported hundreds of millions of pounds of hundreds of toxic chemicals, mostly from China, without meeting basic […]
Texas AG Investigates Lululemon Over PFAS Concerns
On April 13, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the issuance of a civil investigative demand against Lululemon as part of an investigation into the potential presence of PFAS in the activewear company’s apparel. The investigation will examine whether Lululemon has misled consumers about the safety, quality, and health impacts of its products, prompted […]
DOJ Unveils First Unified Corporate Enforcement Policy
On March 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its first-ever department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (CEP). The CEP supersedes all existing enforcement policies at DOJ, including the Criminal Division’s policy that it closely resembles. The CEP applies to corporate criminal cases except those relating to antitrust. “Incentivizing corporate self-disclosures — while […]
New Executive Order Targets False ‘Made in USA’ Claims
On March 13, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize enforcement of false “Made in America” claims. “Americans have a right to clear, accurate, substantiated, and accessible information regarding whether products advertised as “Made in America” are actually made in the United States,” the order states. “Yet […]
EuroChem Faces TSCA Lawsuit Over Alleged CDR Reporting Failures
On December 15, 2025, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) filed suit against EuroChem, alleging that the fertilizer giant failed to report billions of pounds of chemicals imported into the US between 2016 to 2019. EPA’s Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule, promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requires that manufacturers and importers report […]
EPA Formalizes “Compliance First” Enforcement Framework
On December 5, 2025, the acting assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) issued a “compliance first” directive to the agency’s enforcement staff. A memo detailing this directive was issued to personnel both at headquarters and in regional EPA offices. The memo, obtained by POLITICO’s E&E News, signals a paradigm shift […]
EPA Enforcement Under Trump 2.0: What Regulated Industries Need to Know
The Trump administration’s second term has brought notable changes to environmental enforcement priorities at the Environmental Protection Agency. Recent data shows a shift in the mix of enforcement actions, with changes to both agency resources and enforcement philosophy that chemical manufacturers and other regulated industries should understand. Enforcement Activity: A Mixed Picture Recent enforcement data […]
California Settles $1.75M Lawsuit Over False Plastic Bag Recycling Claims, Launches Another
California’s attorney general has reached a $1.75 million settlement with four plastic bag producers and initiated a lawsuit against three more, alleging that the companies falsely claimed their plastic bags were recyclable to comply with a state ban on single-use plastic bags known as SB 270. According to the October 17, 2025, announcement, the defendants […]