{"id":67303,"date":"2025-09-22T08:26:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T06:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imds-professional.com\/california-takes-action-against-forever-chemicals\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T08:36:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T06:36:24","slug":"california-takes-action-against-forever-chemicals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imds-professional.com\/en\/california-takes-action-against-forever-chemicals\/","title":{"rendered":"California Takes Action Against \u201cForever Chemicals\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"67303\" class=\"elementor elementor-67303 elementor-67295\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-548c4ba6 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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Chemicals\u201d<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-14e59bf1\" data-id=\"14e59bf1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c849e86 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c849e86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ba2b295\" data-id=\"1ba2b295\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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elementor-element-70ecdb12\" data-id=\"70ecdb12\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bd5afb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bd5afb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>California is about to pass a groundbreaking law that bans the use of so-called \u201cforever chemicals\u201d (PFAS) in a wide range of everyday products. Senate Bill <strong>SB 682<\/strong>, introduced by Senator Ben Allen, has been approved by the legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom\u2019s signature. If signed by <strong>October 12<\/strong>, California will further solidify its leadership in the fight against toxic chemicals.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Are PFAS \u2013 and Why Are They Dangerous?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>PFAS are a group of chemicals that have been used for over 70 years in products such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-stick cookware<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning agents<\/li>\n<li>Food packaging<\/li>\n<li>Ski wax<\/li>\n<li>Dental floss<\/li>\n<li>Children\u2019s products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These substances are extremely persistent, accumulate in the human body and the environment, and are suspected of causing serious health issues such as <strong>cancer, liver damage, and immune system disruption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Does the Law Propose?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ban on PFAS in Consumer Products<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting in 2028<\/strong>: Ban on PFAS in most consumer goods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Starting in 2030<\/strong>: Ban on cookware with intentionally added PFAS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transition period until 2031<\/strong>: For certain cleaning products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Starting in 2040<\/strong>: Ban on PFAS in refrigerants, solvents, propellants, and firefighting foams \u2013 unless deemed \u201ccurrently unavoidable.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Regulation and Enforcement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manufacturers must register by <strong>July 2029<\/strong> and submit a <strong>compliance declaration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will have broad authority to inspect products and enforce the law.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>PFAS Oversight Fund<\/strong> will be established to support implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Support and Opposition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Environmental Groups Support the Law<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Organizations like the <strong>Environmental Working Group (EWG)<\/strong> and <strong>NRDC<\/strong> support the initiative, emphasizing that PFAS-free alternatives are already available \u2013 such as stainless steel or cast iron pans instead of Teflon-coated cookware.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Industry Pushback<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Celebrity chefs like <strong>Rachael Ray<\/strong> and <strong>Thomas Keller<\/strong> argue that Teflon is safe when properly manufactured and used. The industry points to FDA approval of PTFE (a PFAS compound). Environmental groups, however, warn that overheating or damage to the coating can release PFAS particles.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>California\u2019s Role as a Pioneer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>California has already banned PFAS in carpets, textiles, cosmetics, and firefighting foam. With SB 682, the state could once again set national standards, as manufacturers often adjust their product lines across the U.S. market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our service for you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you or your employees need training on material compliance issues? You can find the next training dates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imds-professional.com\/en\/current-training-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need support? Then you can rely on our expertise and entrust us with all tasks\u2014from data verification and supplier management to reporting. 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