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What is TSCA? The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the main federal law that regulates chemicals allowed in commerce. The outdated Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 was reformed for the first time in 2016 when President Obama signed into law [...]

Commitment comes after years of PFAS action by states and leading retailers nationwide Safer States and Toxic-Free Future applaud EPA’s record low drinking water standards WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final drinking water standards for six individual PFAS “forever chemicals” including PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, HFPO-DA (GenX), and PFBS. This is […]

Governor Jay Inslee today signed the Lead in Cookware Act Toxic-Free Future applauds the Governor for taking this important action to protect communities SEATTLE, WA—Today, Washington’s Governor, Jay Inslee, signed a first-in-the-nation bill that bans lead in cookware. The Lead in Cookware Act (HB 1551), sponsored by Washington State Representative Gerry Pollett (D-46), bans the […]

While the state funding strategy is still not finalized, Laurie Valeriano, the executive director of the nonprofit Toxic-Free Future, said organizations like hers have not yet been consulted. She hopes there will be further community engagement to ensure sensitive or highly pollution-burdened communities have a say... Valeriano also feels the state’s action on PFAS cleanup thus far has been “piecemeal.” “While grants are good, we would like to see Ecology carry out a strategic, comprehensive approach to investigating sources and mitigating drinking water [contamination],” Valerino said.

Tens of thousands of Americans die each year from asbestos-related diseases Toxic-Free Future agrees it is a good step forward but urges EPA to ban all asbestos to protect people from its deadly effects WASHINGTON, DC—This morning, EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a final rule banning chrysotile asbestos, one of six harmful asbestos fibers found […]

Bans of PFAS in food packaging are the result of state laws and corporate actions Health advocates agree that FDA’s announcement is a step forward but more must be done to protect public health SEATTLE, WA—The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday announced progress on a voluntary agreement from 2020 with PFAS manufacturers […]

Photo credit: Tom Wilson Our scientific research does a lot of heavy lifting! From studies on toxic chemicals in breast milk to investigations into the chemicals that are released from products into our homes, we use our research to uncover gaps of scientific understanding and bring important environmental health issues to the forefront. Ultimately, this […]

A key Senate committee missed a significant opportunity to protect the health of drinking water last week.

Location: Portland, Oregon or Remote POSITION SUMMARY  Safer States is seeking an experienced and passionate Policy Manager to help lead policy campaigns and other solutions for toxic chemicals and plastics. If you are a policy professional who wants to make a difference [...]