In 2017, the Trump Administration rolled back numerous federal regulations to reduce “government red tape” which the Administration contends hamper business operations and innovation. However, several U.S. states continue to impose and vigorously enforce their own regulations on products to protect consumers and the environment. For companies selling nation-wide, this can be a costlier compliance challenge than dealing with federal law. It is more difficult to keep track of all the laws and regulations imposed by state legislatures and state agencies. Further, the state laws and regulations differ.

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