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Published on February 27, 2026 - 05:36 GMT

New Proposal in Congress Would Gut Key Provisions of Landmark Chemical Safety Law, Putting Families’ Health at Risk

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new U.S. Senate draft bill would dismantle core protections of the nation's main chemical safety law and make it easier for toxic chemicals to enter homes, schools, and …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

Expansive PFAS protections take effect in 2026, as states lead on chemical safety

At least 33 states will likely consider more than 275 policies addressing toxic chemicals and plastics this year PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Safer States released its 2026 Analysis of State Policy …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 00:26 GMT

Washington State Senate Votes to Roll Back Lead Safety Standards for Cookware

Bill would eliminate 10 ppm limit and delay stronger protections for years OLYMPIA, WA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Washington state Senate passed SB 5975, legislation that would weaken Washington’s landmark …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 08:57 GMT

House Majority Introduces Chemical Industry-Backed Bill to Weaken Federal Protections from Toxic Chemicals

Legislation would roll back EPA oversight, fast-track new chemical approvals, undermine bipartisan reforms to TSCA WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 22:32 GMT

Washington state’s first-in-the-nation ban on toxic bisphenols in receipts takes effect

Rule protects cashiers, shoppers, families from hormone-disrupting chemicals; New data show many major retailers have already restricted bisphenols nationwide OLYMPIA, WA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 1, 2026, a new …

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Published on November 21, 2025 - 22:11 GMT

Washington adopts new PFAS protections to safeguard public health and prevent pollution

New regulation phases out PFAS in a broad range of consumer goods such as clothing and cleaning products OLYMPIA, WA, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) yesterday adopted new …

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Published on August 28, 2025 - 23:36 GMT

Washington becomes first state in the nation to ban all formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics

Toxic-Free Future applauds landmark ban on cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics to protect health SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Washington became the first state in the nation to adopt a comprehensive ban on …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 22:18 GMT

Washington finalizes list of toxic products for safer solutions assessment

Part of the nation’s strongest toxic chemical law, the final list includes PVC packaging, PFAS in paints, and toxic chemicals in cosmetics and adhesives SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 30, 2025, the Washington …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 06:00 GMT

EPA to Roll Back Drinking Water Protections

In a reversal of progress, EPA’s announcement puts the health of millions at risk and favors polluters over people WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to roll back …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

PFAS 'forever chemical' policies expected to be more expansive in states this year, new analysis finds

Anticipated 2025 state actions will also focus on toxic chemicals in cosmetics and plastics PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Safer States released its 2025 Analysis of State Legislation Addressing Toxic …

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Published on November 14, 2024 - 12:08 GMT

New report exposes retailers’ failure to protect consumers from toxic chemicals and plastics

17 retailers receive failing grades—including 7-Eleven, Five Below, LL Flooring, McDonald’s, and Sally Beauty SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report released today by Toxic-Free Future reveals that most of the …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

Study by Toxic-Free Future Finds Toxic Flame Retardants in U.S. Household Black Plastic Items

Highest levels of toxic flame retardants found in a spatula, sushi tray, and beaded necklace—likely the result of dirty plastic recycling SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new peer-reviewed study in Chemosphere finds, …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

EPA finalizes ban on most uses of methylene chloride

Toxic-Free Future applauds EPA action that will save many lives, while urging greater protections for workers WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, EPA Assistant Administrator Michal Freedhoff finalized a rule to …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 13:19 GMT

EPA announces final rule to designate two PFAS as “hazardous substances”

Safer States and Toxic-Free Future applaud this important step while urging EPA to take the next step and list all PFAS as hazardous under Superfund WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the U.S. Environmental …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 11:44 GMT

EPA announces finalized drinking water standards for six individual PFAS “forever chemicals”

Comes after years of PFAS action by states & leading retailers nationwide. Safer States & Toxic-Free Future applaud EPA’s record low drinking water standards WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the U.S. …

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Published on February 8, 2024 - 11:36 GMT

New analysis suggests PFAS “forever chemicals” could be banned in more uses than ever in 2024

Other state bills this year will address toxic plastics, safe drinking water, and hazardous chemicals in personal care products PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released today, Safer States’ 2024 analysis of …

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Published on January 22, 2024 - 18:18 GMT

New report finds up to 36 million pounds of vinyl chloride are transported across North American railways at any moment

For the first time ever, new report uncovers quantities and maps the route of vinyl chloride rail shipments by America’s largest producer, OxyVinyls WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, January 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, a new report released by …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 21:13 GMT

EPA prioritizes vinyl chloride for TSCA risk evaluation, same chemical that burned in Ohio train disaster

Cancer-causing vinyl chloride is a key ingredient in production of PVC plastic, used in building materials and packaging; Public health groups call for ban WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 14, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the U.S. EPA …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 20:04 GMT

New study reveals unregulated toxic chemicals are building up in people

Testing of breast milk finds unregulated flame retardants for the first time, while banned substances are decreasing. SEATTLE, WA, USA, July 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new peer-reviewed study in Environmental Pollution reveals that unregulated …

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Published on May 16, 2023 - 06:43 GMT

Strongest law in the U.S. regulating toxic chemicals in cosmetics signed by Washington State Governor today

Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act bans more chemicals of concern in beauty and personal care products than any other state or federal law. OLYMPIA, WA, USA, May 16, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047)—sponsored …

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