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“Today, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law the first-ever ban on phthalates, formaldehyde, mercury, and lead, with 13 other harmful chemicals and chemical classes in menstrual products. Vermont’s new law also restricts these same chemicals, including PFAS, in personal care products, which aligns with policies adopted in Washington, Oregon, California, and Maryland. Minnesota, Maine, and Colorado have also banned the entire class of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in menstrual products.
Vermont’s new law also makes it the first in the nation to restrict PFAS in incontinence products. Additionally, the law bans PFAS in artificial turf, textiles, cookware, and juvenile products. Notably, the law establishes a community engagement plan to provide education and develop recommendations to address harmful chemicals being marketed to or used by marginalized populations.
Leaders from Vermont including health advocates, legislators, and families impacted by toxic chemical exposure as well as states across the country applaud this move and anticipate more government and corporate policies to follow. The Vermont Public Interest Research Group, Vermont Conservation Voters, and Safer States released the following statements in response to this news.” …