Safer Chemicals Healthy Families

A national effort to protect families from toxic chemicals.

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New York Governor Signs First-in-Nation Restrictions on Toxic Flame Retardants

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.

Groups call on Biden administration to commit to purchasing PFAS-free products

Today, Safer Chemicals Healthy Families joined with 35 local, state, and national groups in sending a letter to the White House calling on the president to fulfill his campaign commitment to tackle PFAS by “prioritizing substitutes through procurement.”