Proposed Revisions to Green Chemistry Program Regulations Draw Criticism

Environmentalists and public health advocates are criticizing the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for allegedly weakening California's Green Chemistry Initiative. Under that program, enacted in 2008, the DTSC is directed to identify and regulate the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products.  The DTSC's recently proposed revisions to regulations has generated criticism and threats of litigation, particularly in connection with proposed exemptions for micro concentrations of substances like bisphenol A and lead, as well as the limited scope of the proposed regulations, which would require evaluations of only household cleaners, personal care products, and products for children. Ansje Miller, the campaign director for Californians for a Healthy and Green Economy, also suggested that the revisions would make it easier for manufacturers to replace known toxins could be adopted as early as January.

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[David]

Well, even until now the issue with toxic substances emerging from chemistry labs have barely been resolved. I would be better if there is a bigger group handling this issue so that the guidelines for Green Chemistry would be met.
David
Green Chemistry Advocate