<h1>Legal and regulatory risks for converting industrial by-products into semiconductor-grade silica: permits, hazardous waste, contracts, IP, disclosures</h1> A corporate-led initiative converts industrial by-products into semiconductor-grade silica, presenting legal issues around environmental and regulatory compliance, hazardous-waste handling, and permitting for pilot and commercial operations. Contract risks include offtake letters of intent, long-term supply agreements, licensing and joint-venture negotiations, and IP protection and enforcement across purification technologies. Investor-facing disclosures (TEA/LCA results, milestone claims) create misrepresentation and securities-law diligence concerns. Governance, traceability, QA/QC and liability allocation for feedstock variability and product qualification are critical negotiation and risk-management topics for potential strategic partners and financiers.