Source: https://www.mondaq.com/, March 10, 2025
By: Peter N. Coneski, Wesley Prichard & Sarah Decker, K&L Gates

What You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less

Emerging contaminants are synthetic or natural chemicals that have not been fully assessed from a health or risk perspective and are reportedly finding their way into consumer products and the environment. These include chemicals that have been widely used throughout society for decades but are now being targeted due to scientific developments and public scrutiny regarding their uses. Across industries, we are seeing increased regulation of consumer products, manufacturing processes, and industrial emissions, as well as new waves of litigation against unsuspecting businesses, putting their operations and financial stability at risk. Read more.