Michael A. Walsh J.D.

Michael A. Walsh J.D.

Michael A. Walsh, J.D., is Senior Counsel at Clark Hill PLC.


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Putting PFAS to the Test: Mitigating the Risks of PFAS Exposure and Litigation

By identifying which manufacturing steps have a higher likelihood of introducing PFAS into the product, manufacturers can focus their monitoring efforts on those weak areas
Christopher B. Clare J.D.
Michael Walsh
Michael A. Walsh J.D.
October 15, 2024

The final installment in this three-part article series on PFAS discusses how the food industry might look at areas of potential exposure to PFAS, steps it might take to test for and mitigate those risks, and an update on the latest developments in PFAS litigation.
 


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The Window on PFAS is Closing 'PFAST'

State action on PFAS is ongoing, and many states are currently seeking to adopt new rules for PFAS in food packaging or expand the scope of existing laws
Christopher B. Clare J.D. Emma C. Jenevein J.D.
Michael Walsh
Michael A. Walsh J.D.
August 7, 2024

New regulations concerning per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) have impacted the food and beverage industry, but it will take time to replace PFAS with safe substances, as well as to establish comprehensive regulations and enforcement. However, time is running out.


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PFAS Litigation and FDA Updates for the Food Industry

Managing PFAS litigation risk requires food manufacturers and suppliers to take adequate steps to assess their exposure and allocate responsibility
Christopher B. Clare J.D. Emma C. Jenevein J.D.
Michael Walsh
Michael A. Walsh J.D.
April 12, 2024

In evaluating the thousands of existing PFAS compounds and at what level they present a risk to the health of humans and animals, FDA, USDA, CPSC, and EPA are focusing on three issues: bioaccumulation, persistence, and toxicity.


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