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California Passes Green Legislation

Two new laws shed light on consumer product chemistry

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By: TOM BRANNA

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed two bills into law that would establish a science-based process for tackling potentially toxic chemicals to prevent lobby groups and political interests from determining the content of consumer goods. The first, A.B. 1879, gives the California Department of Toxic Substances Control authority to regulate chemicals in consumer products. The Department of Toxic Substances Control has until January 1, 2011 to put this process in place and it wil...

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