California governor rejects bill to phase out "forever" chemicals used in cookware, children's products
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California governor rejects bill to phase out "forever" chemicals used in cookware, children's products
"Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed legislation that would have phased out a range of popular consumer products, including nonstick pots and pans, that contain synthetic chemicals with potential links to cancer. "I appreciate the efforts to protect the health and safety of consumers, and while this bill is well-intentioned, I am deeply concerned about the impact this bill would have on the availability of affordable options in cooking products," Newsom wrote in his veto statement."
""I believe we must carefully consider the consequences that may result from a dramatic shift of products on our shelves." The legislation would have prohibited the selling or distributing of cookware with intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, by 2030. It phased out PFAS in products for infants and children, ski wax, dental floss, food packaging and cleaning products starting in 2028. Previously used items would have been exempt."
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have phased out PFAS in a range of consumer products, including nonstick cookware. The veto cited concerns that the measure could reduce availability of affordable cooking options and trigger a dramatic shift of products on retail shelves. The bill would have banned sale or distribution of cookware with intentionally added PFAS by 2030 and phased out PFAS in infant and children’s products, ski wax, dental floss, food packaging and cleaning products beginning in 2028, with previously used items exempt. Sen. Ben Allen plans to continue work to limit PFAS to protect state water supplies. Federal data show higher PFAS levels in Southern California tap water.
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