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“California today launched the most comprehensive program of any state to evaluate, label and, in some cases, ban industrial chemicals that are linked to cancer, hormone disruption and other deadly effects on human health.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed new legislation to shift the state away from a scattershot approach in which bills targeting hazardous chemicals in products such as jewelry, baby bottles, toys, mattresses, computers and cosmetics have passed or failed depending on the intensity of the lobbying and media attention.”
“….two new laws are designed to encompass 80,000 chemicals now in circulation…”
Source: California launches broad effort to control hazardous chemicals
Interesting four page article on products in the home. (Part 1) Products derived from natural, nontoxic ingredients — once seen as fringe — are now mainstream.
This is certainly encouraging. Thanks for posting.
@Vered – no problem! I hope something is done about it though.
[...] So much for my previous post: LA Times: California launches broad effort to control hazardous chemicals [...]
Its my first time here, and wow you have very interesting posts. Thank you for the insights. You keep going girl, just count me as your regular reader!
@Sharon – Thanks Sharon!
Hi Carla – With all the economy doom and gloom over in America right now, this is refreshing news. At least it looks like somebody from your government is taking positive action.
@Cath – no kidding! I just hope the effort is sincere.