"A decision by Gavin Newsom, the California governor, to veto a bill that would have banned the sale of cookware and some other consumer products made with toxic Pfas forever chemicals may reverberate across the US by slowing or killing similar legislation in other states, public health advocates fear. California is often looked to for guidance by other states considering new environmental rules, and some legislatures, including large states like New York and Illinois, are weighing bans on Pfas in cookware."
"The veto followed intense cookware lobby pressure, including from celebrity chefs who have a financial stake in selling Pfas pans, such as David Chang and Thomas Keller. The bill would have also banned the chemicals' use in cleaning products, kids' products, dental floss, food packaging and ski wax. In his explanation, Newsom focused on cookware and said the legislation is well-intentioned but added he is deeply concerned about the impact this bill would have on the availability of affordable options in cooking products."
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill banning sale of cookware and other consumer products made with PFAS chemicals. The veto may reverberate nationally by slowing or killing similar state legislation because California often guides other states on environmental rules. Intense cookware lobby pressure, including from celebrity chefs with financial stakes in PFAS pans such as David Chang and Thomas Keller, influenced the outcome. The bill would also have banned PFAS in cleaning products, kids' items, dental floss, food packaging and ski wax. Newsom said he was concerned about impacts on affordable cooking options. Public health advocates view cookware as low-hanging fruit because alternatives like stainless steel or cast iron are widely available and often similarly priced.
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