Judah Prero
Judah Prero is Counsel in the Environmental Practice at ArentFox Schiff, where he advises manufacturers, formulators, retailers, and trade associations on chemical regulatory, environmental, health, safety, and product stewardship issues. His practice focuses on federal and state chemical management laws, including TSCA, FIFRA, PFAS-related requirements, ingredient restrictions, consumer product regulations, and emerging sustainability initiatives. He counsels clients on regulatory compliance, legislative and regulatory developments, government advocacy, and strategies for managing evolving chemical and product stewardship obligations.
Prior to private practice, Judah served as Assistant General Counsel for the American Chemistry Council, where he played a leading legal role during the development and enactment of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the most significant reform of TSCA in decades. He also served with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, advising on a wide range of environmental compliance and regulatory matters. Judah is a frequent speaker and author on chemical regulation, product stewardship, PFAS, regulatory advocacy, and emerging environmental policy issues.
Tuesday Dec 8
Regulatory Affairs Council Program
PFAS requirements are expanding across consumer and commercial products through an increasingly complex patchwork of state laws and federal regulations. With obligations varying by state, product category, and effective date, companies face growing challenges in navigating this evolving regulatory landscape. This session will explore three key areas of PFAS compliance: understanding current and upcoming requirements, developing effective labeling strategies, and navigating available exemptions.
The Patchwork of State and Federal PFAS Requirements: An overview of current and upcoming state and federal PFAS requirements, highlighting key compliance obligations, effective dates, and implications for consumer and commercial products.
PFAS Labeling Strategy — Designing for the Patchwork: A label is more than a compliance statement; it is the visible endpoint of product data, supplier information, legal considerations, packaging operations, and litigation risk. This presentation will examine effective labeling strategies for navigating an evolving regulatory landscape and developing compliant labels.
Currently Unavoidable Use Applied to Pesticides: An examination of the Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) exemption process for pesticide products, including eligibility considerations and practical guidance on preparing and submitting exemption applications.
Speakers:
Julia Hatcher, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
Tom Lee, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
Edith Nagy, Practice Attorney, Wiley Rein LLP
Judah Prero, Counsel, ArentFox Schiff