Let's discuss the trending issues in consumer products industry including consumer law reform, auto renewal subscription legislation, FTC plans to address fake reviews, greenwashing, dark patterns, influencer marketing, NFT and Crypto Asset marketing, and consumer duty.
1. Consumer Law Reforms - 2023 will see an increase in class action lawsuits targeting per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products as more.
On February 14, 2023, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP) issued a proposed draft rule that provides guidance on reporting requirements and sales prohibitions for products.
Do you manufacture, distribute, sell, or import products to or in Maine? Do any of those products, or their packaging, contain PFAS? If so, you may be prohibited from selling or distributing.