Canada Gazette, Part 2, Volume 155, Number 10: Order Adding a Toxic Substance to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 May 12, 2021, Part 2, Volume 155, Number 10, Canada Gazette

In 2021, the Canadian government added manufactured #plastic items to the list of toxic substances under Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

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#plasticpollution
#singleuseplastics
#toxicsubstances
#CEPA

Massachusetts Senate introduces Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act banning DEHP in IV products Legislation prohibits DEHP in IV bags and tubing by 2030 to protect public health

Massachusetts is taking a bold step to safeguard public health by banning harmful DEHP in IV bags and tubing by 2030!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #HealthProtection #LegislativeReform #ToxicSubstances

California Senate Committee approves SB646 for safer prenatal vitamins against toxic metals SB646 mandates testing for heavy metals in prenatal vitamins to protect maternal and fetal health.

A new bill in California is set to revolutionize prenatal care by requiring manufacturers to test vitamins for toxic metals, ensuring the safety of mothers and their babies.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #ConsumerSafety #ToxicSubstances

General Assembly declares DEHP toxic and linked to health risks in medical devices Legislative findings reveal DEHP's cancer risk and endocrine-disrupting effects from medical devices.

Pennsylvania's General Assembly has declared DEHP a toxic substance, exposing its alarming cancer risks and endocrine-disrupting effects in medical devices.

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#PA #MedicalDevices #CitizenPortal #PennsylvaniaHealth #PublicHealth #ToxicSubstances

Governor appoints members to Massachusetts Science Advisory Board for water safety assessments Massachusetts establishes Science Advisory Board to evaluate toxic substances in public water supplies

Massachusetts is taking a bold step in protecting public health by launching a Science Advisory Board to tackle toxic substances in our water supplies.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSafety #PublicHealth #ToxicSubstances

The EPA has issued an interim final rule to amend the reporting period under the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rules issued in October 2023 under the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA).

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#PFAS #ToxicSubstances #Regulatory

BCAQ News | Breast Cancer Action Québec

🗳️ Ahead of #CanadaVotes, we ask: what will parties do about plastics, PFAS & toxics?
These threats harm health & hit frontline communities hardest — yet were ignored in the leaders' debate.
🧪 We need bold, science-based action now.
👉 Read: acsqc.ca/content/bcaq...
#ToxicSubstances #EnvJustice

Environmental Protection Department bans toxic substances in Beverage Containers Producers face fines for violating new toxic substance regulations in beverage containers.

Massachusetts is on the brink of a major health revolution with Senate Bill 630, targeting toxic substances in beverage containers and enforcing hefty fines for violators.

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#MA #ToxicSubstances #ConsumerSafety #EnvironmentalResponsibility #CitizenPortal

Rhode Island enacts PFAS cookware ban amid health concerns Legislators advance the consumer PFAS ban act to protect public health and the environment.

Rhode Island is taking bold action to protect public health by advancing a ban on dangerous PFAS cookware, tackling the 'forever chemicals' that pose serious health risks.

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#RI #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSafety #RhodeIslandEnvironment #ToxicSubstances

Vermont health officials discuss regulatory shifts on PFAS and environmental justice challenges Vermont health officials express concerns about PFAS regulation and federal funding cuts

Vermont lawmakers are facing a critical moment as they push for stronger regulations on hazardous materials amid looming federal funding cuts that threaten public health protections.

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#VT #VermontPublicHealth #HealthRegulation #CitizenPortal #ToxicSubstances

Dr. Dernis explained how PFAS accumulate in our bodies, pass through the placenta to unborn children, and may have lasting effects for generations to come.

#ForeverChemicals #ToxicSubstances #EnvironmentalHealth #PublicHealth #PFAS #ChemicalExposure

Minnesota Senate proposes bill to lift cadmium restrictions in artist paint Senate bill amends law to allow cadmium in artist paint products.

Minnesota's latest Senate Bill 826 could spark a heated debate over the use of cadmium in artist paints, balancing artistic freedom against health risks—what's your take?

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#MN #PublicHealth #ToxicSubstances #MinnesotaArtists #CitizenPortal #ArtisticExpression

Minnesota allocates $1M for PFAS contamination response at emergency training centers State appropriates funds to reimburse colleges addressing PFAS contamination from firefighting foam.

Minnesota is taking a bold step forward with Senate Bill 2044, aiming to combat PFAS contamination from firefighting foam and allocate $1 million for vital support to affected training centers.

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#MN #EnvironmentalReform #PublicHealth #ToxicSubstances #MinnesotaEnvironment

Senator Brenner introduces bill for blood testing coverage in Maine Maine Senate bill aims to require insurance coverage for PFAS blood tests

Maine's Senate Bill 582 could revolutionize health insurance by mandating coverage for blood tests that detect harmful "forever chemicals," sparking crucial debates on public health and environmental safety.

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#ME #MainePublicHealth #ToxicSubstances #CitizenPortal

Senator Weber Pierson introduces California SB 236 targeting toxic substances in hair relaxers California Legislature intends to address toxic chemicals in chemical hair relaxers with new bill

California's Senate Bill 236 could revolutionize the cosmetics industry by tackling the toxic chemicals found in hair relaxers, sparking a crucial debate on consumer safety.

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#CA #ToxicSubstances #ConsumerSafety #HealthRegulations #CitizenPortal

Thousands of toxins from food packaging found in humans – research (The Guardian) Photograph: Aleaimage/Getty Images/iStockpho...

💀More than 3,600 chemicals approved for #food contact in #packaging, #kitchenware or #foodprocessing equipment have been found in humans, new ⭐️peer-reviewed research has found, highlighting a little-regulated exposure risk to #toxicsubstances... among the worst offenders is #plastic.

So, rather than engaging with the evidence proffered to the #toxicsubstances inquiry, it's the usual Whitehall closing of ranks. So I am again calling on the CPS to investigate if two civil servants were bribed to keep status quo on the dangerous and absurd Furniture Regs. ENDS