[Source: The National Law Review] We previously reported on three significant pieces of California PFAS legislation that were before California’s Governor Newsom for ratification. Two of the bills were passed, which means that several categories of products will have applicable PFAS bans. The third bill was not signed by the Governor, which would have required Read More…
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Scientists unveil method to destroy certain ‘forever chemicals’
[Source: The Hill] Scientists at Northwestern University say they have devised a method for breaking apart some of the infamously unbreakable toxins known as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), earned the “forever” qualifier due to their propensity to linger in the human body and the environment. There are thousands of Read More…
EPA closer to unveiling plan for tackling ‘forever chemicals’
[Source: The Hill] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon unveil a plan to address what it sees as “inadequate” regulations on a class of toxic chemicals that disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, according to documents obtained by The Hill. The agency’s forthcoming effort to crack down on the chemicals called PFAS, which have been linked Read More…
California bans PFAS in paper-based food packaging
[Source: Natural Resources Defense Council] California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law today banning the use of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in paper-based food packaging and to require disclosure of toxic substances in cookware. The bill, AB 1200, known as the California Safer Food Packaging and Cookware Act of 2021 and Read More…
PFAS water regulations in California closer to becoming reality
[Source: National Law Review] On September 28, 2021, the state of California (through the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment) held a virtual workshop for proposed Public Health Goals (PHGs) for two types of PFAS – PFOA and PFOS. The release of proposed PHGs is extremely significant for any company situated in California, as PHGs Read More…
California DTSC finalizes priority product listing of carpets and rugs containing PFAS triggering reporting requirements
[Source: The National Law Review] On July 1, 2021, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) adopted (Effective July 1, 2021: Carpets and Rugs with Perfluoroalkyl or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) | Department of Toxic Substances Control) a new “Priority Product” under the state’s Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program: carpets and rugs containing perfluoroalkyl or Read More…