Comments on Draft Safer Consumer Products Regulations
The Calfironia Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) held a hearing on September 10, 2012 for public comments to the Agency’s draft Safer Consumer Product regulations. Many of the comments expressed concern that the regulations were overbroad, provided too little time Read more...
EPA Identifies Additional Chemicals for Evaluation
EPA recently identified eighteen additional chemicals, including three flame retardants and four fragrances, for further assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”). According to EPA, “at the conclusion of the review process, if an assessment of specific uses indicates Read more...
DTSC Public Hearing on Safer Consumer Product Regulations
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) held its public hearing at 10 am on September 10, 2012 on its draft regulations for safer consumer products. The hearing will be available on DTSC’s website.
Johnson & Johnson Phases Out Chemicals of Concern
Johnson & Johnson recently announced that it would phase out formaldehyde, phthalates, and triclosan from its personal care products for adults. Johnson & Johnson markets brands Neutrogena, Aveeno and Clean & Clear for adults. It previously announced a policy of removing chemicals Read more...
CPSC Database Lists Recalls and Consumer Complaints
As required by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) set up a public database on March 11, 2011 that lists consumer complaints as well as recall notices. The database is searchable by company and Read more...
DTSC Extends Comment Deadline
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) announced a 30 day extension to respond to its proposed Safer Consumer Product regulations.
Workshop for California’s Proposed Safer Consumer Product Regulations
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTCS”) will hold a two day workshop entitled “Alternatives Analysis- Tools, Methodologies, and Frameworks” for its newly proposed Safer Consumer Products regulations. The workshop will be held When: October 9-10, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to Read more...
DTSC Finds Some Consumer Products Ads Are Inaccurate
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) reports that a number of nail care products are incorrectly advertized at “toxic free” based on the Agency’s laboratory testing. DTSC is calling on manufacturers to make accurate claims about what is Read more...
California Issues Draft Safer Consumer Product Regulations
On July 27, 2011, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control issued its long awaited proposed Safer Consumer Product regulations. Under the proposed regulations, chemicals of concern will be identified on the basis of their toxicity, adverse impact to certain Read more...
Jewelry Found with Excess Lead
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) brought enforcement action against 16 Los Angeles businesses for selling jewelry that does not comply with California lead in jewelry law. In some cases, the jewelry was advertised as “lead free”.
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