AB 1817 is wide in scope, offers few exceptions, and requires a certificate of compliance. This is the fourth article in my PFAS series and focusses specifically on California AB 1817. I chose to dedicate a whole post to this bill because of my involvement in eliminating PFAS from both casual apparel and jeans, and […]
There are 98 current PFAS policies in 20 states, and 104 adopted PFAS policies in 23 states. The types of regulations are wide in scope. Most regulate the whole PFAS class rather than individual substances such as PFOA and PFOS, both which have been regulated for decades. This approach eliminates the common whack-a-mole scenario where […]
The AATCC conference was full of interesting presentations. Potassium permanganate may be regulated by the EU. Biodegradable polyester exists and zero discharge in denim is a reality
A pigment, flame retardants and solvent complete the list under TSCA reform. Chemicals may be present in products or used in manufacturing
Many solvents “present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment,” and many solvents have made the list
The EPA will evaluate hazardous chemicals under TSCA
U.S. states work independently to consider chemical regulations because they can’t wait for the federal government to act.
The plastic microbead conversation continues to gain momentum. Plastic microbeads are small polyethylene beads present in many consumer products including some toothpastes, body washes and other personal care items. Plastic microbeads are causing havoc in major U.S. waterways because they are small enough to pass through water treatment facilities and therefore end up in the environment. […]
If you do not comply with the regulations, you cannot sell in California, the eighth largest economy in the world. If you are a “Responsible Party,” i.e., a manufacturer, a retailer or a brand, as defined by the Department Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), consider these five questions as you start your journey to implement the CA Safer […]
The California Safer Consumer Products program strives to reduce toxic chemicals in consumer products. It identifies products containing potentially harmful chemicals and asks manufacturers, brands or retailers to answer, “is it necessary to use this harmful chemical or is there a safer alternative? The California Department Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) launched the program in October […]
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