October 07, 2026

Venable Partner Caitlin Blanche to Participate in Panel at the West Coast Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products on October 7

On October 7, Venable partner Caitlin Blanche will participate in the panel discussion "Beauty on Trial: Navigating Emerging Litigation and Product Liability Trends" at the West Coast Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products in San Francisco, where Venable will be a sponsor.

The panel will examine current false advertising, Prop. 65, and product liability trends impacting cosmetics and personal care products.  It will feature discussion on topics such as hypoallergenic, mineral, and collagen claims and alleged heavy metal content and other contamination challenges, along with DEA, benzophenone, and other Prop. 65 enforcement and defense. Panelists will also discuss how evolving state ingredient restrictions may shape future litigation risk and will share practical strategies for risk management, litigation preparedness, and defending against ingredient-related claims.

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