New Mexico Issues Final PFAS Rule
Update (Sept. 18, 2026): On September 16, a federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking New Mexico’s PFAS product labeling regulation, which […]
Canadian Tariffs Take Effect, Certain Lubricant Additives Covered
What Happened The 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods are now in effect, including duties on some lubricant additives imported into the […]
PFAS Ruling Brings Renewed Attention to Fluorinated Plastic Lubricant Containers
A federal appeals court has upheld the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) designation of two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous […]
FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Businesses
U.S. businesses can put the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirement behind them—at least under the regulatory framework put in place […]
Minnesota PFAS Deadline Nears; New Mexico Seeks Input
Manufacturers tracking state requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have two important developments to watch this week. In Minnesota, a key […]
OSHA Heat Rule Faces Challenge in Congress
ILMA welcomes the advancement of the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 (H.R. 6213) —legislation that represents meaningful progress in the effort […]
NAW Files Federal Challenge to Colorado EPR Program
On July 30, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) filed a federal lawsuit challenging Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act. […]
ILMA Joins Coalition Calling for EPA and OSHA to Avoid Duplicative Workplace Regulation
ILMA joined the American Chemistry Council and a broad coalition of more than 75 organizations in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]
New 50% Tariff on Certain Canadian-Origin Goods: Potential Impact on Lubricant Additives
President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 50% ad valorem tariff on a specified list of Canadian-origin goods, effective for entries made, […]
EPA Proposes Changes to Diesel Exhaust Fluid Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed significant revisions to the operational requirements for diesel engines equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. […]
Federal Court Blocks California “Chasing Arrows” Labeling Law
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California issued a preliminary injunction yesterday, blocking enforcement of California Senate Bill 343 […]
Minnesota PFAS Update: What ILMA Members Should Know
In 2023, Minnesota enacted one of the most expansive state-level PFAS regulatory programs in the country, aimed at eliminating nonessential uses of […]
