Tag: polyfluoroalkyl substances
Assembly Passes bill to End Use of PFAS Chemicals in New Fabrics and Textiles
A bill to end the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever” chemicals in new fabrics and textiles in California was passed by the Assembly Tuesday. Assembly Bill 1817, authored by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), would prohibit any...
AB 652 Prohibits Sales of Juvenile Products Containing PFAS: Fluorinated Organic Chemicals
On October 5, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 652 by Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), related to juvenile products. Section One of the bill adds Chapter 12.5 (commencing with Section 108945) to Part 3 of Division 104 of...
AB 1200 Requires Chemical Disclosures in Cookware and Food Packaging
On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1200 by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), related to cookware. Section One of the bill adds Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 109000) to Part 3 of Division 104...