Safe Chemicals Act of 2013 (S 696)
The Safe Chemicals Act of 2013, S 696, introduced by Senator Lautenberg and Senator Gillibrand on April 10, 2013, would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and limit the use of chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses. Read a press release from Senator Lautenberg, a summary of the bill (PDF), and the full text (PDF).
Senator Lautenberg has previously introduced similar legislation, the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011.
The Northwest Product Stewardship Council includes the states of Washington and Oregon. In an effort to harmonize legislation and programs along the west coast, we also track activities in California and British Columbia, Canada.
For Product Stewardship Legislation in other states visit:
State Chemicals Policy Database
Product Stewardship Institute