On December 23, 2022, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council ("FAR Council") extended its 60-day comment period an additional 30 days from January 13 to February 13, 2023, for its proposed rule on Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk.
Gerber argues in a recent motion to dismiss due to primary jurisdiction doctrine,Gerber argues that Food and Drug Administration is in a better position to decide acceptable levels of heavy metals in baby foods because of the need for expertise in issues of infant nutrition.
Certain mandatory climate disclosures including GHG emissions are now mandatory regardless of the circumstances. These disclosures will also be incorporated into existing SEC filings, rather than a separate climate-focused document