Abstract
Two trade groups representing the cleaning product industry are urging the governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo (D), not to sign a bill (S4389B) that would ban 1,4-dioxane in cleaning and personal care products sold in the state. High levels of 1,4-dioxane have been found in the groundwater in Long Island, New York, from former industrial and military facilities in the area. The legislation would limit 1,4-dioxane in household cleaning products to a level of 1 ppm by the end of 2023, in an effort to protect water quality. The chemical is an impurity in ethoxylated compounds in some household detergents. “Unfortunately, this bill will have no measurable impact on groundwater and it will not have the intended effect for Long Island’s residents,” the coalition of cleaning products trade groups says in a statement. The CEOs of those groups argue that the bill would lead to the removal of many
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
