On December 31, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a groundbreaking bipartisan bill restricting the use of flame retardants in furniture, mattresses, and electronic displays.
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Companies put toxic chemicals in TVs. A new study confirms they’re contaminating our homes.
A new study has found that homes with TVs had higher levels of two toxic flame retardant chemicals. This adds to existing evidence that when companies put these chemicals into the TVs they sell, the sets shed them into our homes. It underscores the need for major electronics retailers like Best Buy and Amazon to prevent harm and ban these chemicals in TVs.
State legislatures take the lead on turning off tap on toxic chemicals
PFAS, toxic flame retardants and chemical disclosure top issues for states