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Bipartisan amendment to ban PFAS chemicals in food packaging passed in key Senate committee today

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June 14, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Keep Food Containers Safe From PFAS Act was passed as an amendment to the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act of 2022 on a bipartisan vote (13-9) in the Senate Committee on Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP). The amendment, which will ban the use of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances) in food packaging, was offered by Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) with the support of Senator Murkowski (R-AK). 

Washington state bans more food packaging with toxic “forever chemicals”

June 9, 2022
Good news! Washington state is banning more food packaging laced with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals.”  Washington’s Department of Ecology (Ecology) issued a new report finding safer alternatives for five additional kinds of packaging. This will set in motion a ban to take effect in 2024 for those items. A 2021 report found safer alternatives for […] 

Washington state releases final report for landmark law that protects people and wildlife from toxic chemicals in products

June 8, 2022
Olympia, WA—On Monday, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) released its final report, as part of its Safer Products for Washington law, formalizing its plan to undertake the most significant restriction of toxic chemicals in products ever by a state. Ecology intends to ban four classes of harmful chemicals in 10 product categories. 

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Thank you Patty Murray, Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Susan Collins and the HELP committee for passing the Senator Maggie Hassan amendment to keep toxic #PFAS out of food packaging! As it moves to the Senate floor for consideration, urge your senators to vote YES! toxicfreefuture.salsalabs.org/federalfoodpackagingbill/index.html?&sl_tc=fb ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you @PattyMurray @lisamurkowski @SenatorCollins and @HELPCmteDems for passing the @SenatorHassan amendment to keep toxic #PFAS out of food packaging! As it moves to the Senate floor for consideration, urge your senators to vote YES! #BanPFAS https://t.co/YwI6trPQDM https://t.co/F0VDKKiuAV

- 3 days ago

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@saferstates: 🧵THREAD: In recent weeks, scores of @REI members have expressed their concerns, demanding the company phase out and ban toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in the products it sells. https://t.co/ALlfZv3dUT

- 9 days ago

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"It is imperative that we understand that whales are the canary in the coalmine for our relationship with chemical pollutants." This #OrcaActionMonth, tell @REI to protect orcas & #BanPFAS from the products it sells! ➡️ https://t.co/MAwIsTK8LG https://t.co/R4Rkfo7vTR https://t.co/q450lJvNlj

- 9 days ago

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@SaferChemicals: A bipartisan amendment to ban #PFAS in food packaging passed in the Senate HELP committee today. Thank you to @SenatorHassan for offering it & to @PattyMurray & @SenatorMurkowski for supporting it! We urge Congress to act soon on this legislation! https://t.co/DTf7jb6VT8 https://t.co/Z6yuoB77qo

- 10 days ago

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Washington state is one step closer to bans on harmful chemicals in products like #PFAS in home textiles, organohalogen flame retardants in electronics & #phthalates in personal care products. Washington continues to lead the way! https://t.co/FTiVbithEy https://t.co/c2nCBjKUhm

- 11 days ago

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🙌 Good news for Washington state! @EcologyWA has found safer, PFAS-free alternatives for five types of food packaging, in addition to the four it identified last year, triggering a ban on #PFAS in those products by 2024. #BanPFAS https://t.co/Xqb4hJoxec https://t.co/XD8IuaUg8O

- 12 days ago

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Today is #NationalGetOutdoorsDay! ⛰️🏕️ If you love getting outside and being in nature, join us in calling on @REI to protect our natural spaces from toxic #PFAS pollution by banning PFAS in the products it sells. #BanPFAS #OptOutside #MindTheStore https://t.co/hbIPq7088f https://t.co/JK4y5NXGqX

- 14 days ago

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This sad story points to the massive problem of #PFAS polluting our water, soil, food & even breast milk. That's why we continue to push for meaningful restrictions on the use of these forever chemicals & bans on PFAS in products we use everyday! https://t.co/Cq7uziyEkt

- 17 days ago

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@SaferChemicals: "We can’t depend on voluntary measures when it comes to protecting public health. It’s time for Congress to take action by passing The Keep Food Containers Safe From #PFAS Act" ➡️Tell Congress: Make food packaging PFAS-free! https://t.co/47tPL0K8cB https://t.co/XrCmQlDZo2

- 18 days ago

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From @waltkane on our #PFAS in textiles report. The convenience of stain- & water-resistance in clothes & home goods shouldn't come at the cost of exposure to PFAS! Alternatives are available. It's up to retailers like @REI to #BanPFAS from all products! https://t.co/GikKLISb64 https://t.co/BUeoAds6UI

- 18 days ago

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