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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
ILMA Denounces Smitty’s Supply, Steps Up Compliance Testing
In light of findings from the Environmental Protection Agency’s inspection of the Smitty’s Supply facility in Roseland, Louisiana, the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) […]
Electrification to Trim Heavy-Duty Volumes but Boost Market Value Through 2040
A new Kline & Co. report commissioned by ILMA finds that while commercial vehicle electrification will gradually reduce lubricant volumes in the […]
Mexico Reinstates 20-Year Export Permits
On September 18, the Mexican government published a decree amending the import and export permit requirements for hydrocarbons and fuel products, among […]
Federal Court Strikes Down FTC Non-Compete Ban
A federal judge in Texas yesterday set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete agreements and blocked its enforcement. The […]
