Washington State To Restrict Phthalates In Fragrance; Alternatives ‘Feasible And Available’
Executive Summary
Personal-care and beauty products can do without fragrances that contain phthalates, says Washington Department of Ecology in a November Draft Regulatory Determinations Report to state lawmakers as per the Safer Products for Washington Act. Restriction specifics will be worked out in 2022 in consultation with stakeholders, Ecology says.
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