Washington State Exploring Phthalate Alternatives In Safer Products Program Phase 3
Executive Summary
The Washington Department of Ecology has submitted to the state legislature its final list of “priority products” under the Safer Products regulation, including phthalate-containing personal-care products. A recent webinar broke down next steps in Phase 3 of the program – alternatives assessment.
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