Articles tagged as: toxic chemicals
March 21, 2024
How can you tell if a product has toxic PFAS? Lack of labeling laws make it hard for consumers
Right now, the federal government doesn't require products that contain PFAS to be labeled, and doesn't check companies' claims that products are PFAS-free. But states are rising to the challenge.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2024
A bill to secure industry use of toxic PFAS is dead – for now. How could it have harmed Hoosiers?
Indiana manufacturers pushed to change the state's definition of toxic PFAS to ensure they can continue using some of those chemicals. That effort failed at the Statehouse. But we'll likely see more legislation like this as manufacturers try to hold on to chemicals the federal government wants to limit.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2024
Bill to allow industry use of some toxic PFAS passes Indiana House
A bill that would change the definition of toxic PFAS to exclude chemicals Indiana manufacturers want to continue using passed the House on Tuesday.
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