Colorado law bans PFAS in consumer goods
Colorado passes a law banning household products with toxic PFAS chemicals by 2028. Senator Cutter stresses safer alternatives. Critics fear costs, while supporters see a phased transition for industry adaptation.
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A new Colorado law will ban the sale of household products containing toxic "forever chemicals" known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals, found in items like dental floss, clothes, and cookware, can accumulate in the body and pose health risks such as cancer and infertility. Starting in 2026, the law will prohibit the sale of certain products containing PFAS, with a complete ban on PFAS-treated clothes by 2028. State Senator Lisa Cutter, a bill sponsor, emphasized the need to move away from harmful chemicals towards safer alternatives. The law aims to protect public health and the environment by reducing PFAS contamination in water sources. While critics raise concerns about potential cost increases, supporters believe the phased approach will allow industries to develop safer alternatives. Enforcement will be overseen by the Colorado Attorney General's Office. The American Chemistry Council acknowledges the importance of PFAS in various industries but supports focused regulations to address specific applications rather than broad bans.
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1 commentsWhen a smaller state like Colorado tries this… do they just not get dental floss at target anymore?
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