• On December 20, 2017, the American Chemistry Council, National Association of Manufacturers and three Texas-based industry groups filed suit in federal court challenging the Phthalates Rule. The ban on all these phthalates remains in effect while the lawsuit proceeds. NRDC, EJHA and BCPP have interceded in the lawsuit to help protect the Rule. Due to the CPSIA and CPSC’s subsequent mandatory rule, eight phthalates are now banned in children’s toys and child care articles. This is a significant public health victory.