Upstream Sources: Toxic Chemicals in Kids' Products
Presentation Abstract
Washington state’s Children’s Safe Products Act of 2008 (CSPA) requires manufacturers of children’s products to report to the state when they sell products in Washington that contain any of 66 chemicals of high concern to children. CSPA was the first such state chemical disclosure law passed in the US. The most recent public release of CSPA manufacturer-reported data (February, 2016) is summarized. Products being reported under CSPA contain chemicals such as phthalates, PFOS, 4-nonylphenol, toxic flame retardants, and more – chemicals that also impact aquatic ecosystems in addition to being of concern for human health. The manufacture and use of consumer products has been shown to be a significant source of some toxic chemicals to aquatic environments. CSPA data reveals previously undisclosed information about many of the products these chemicals are found in. Policy implications of this data include identifying key product categories and key chemicals around which to pursue new policies protective of both public health and of aquatic ecosystems.
Session Title
Contaminants of Emerging Concern: Intersection of Occurrence, Impacts, Research, and Policy
Conference Track
Fate and Effects of Pollutants
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2016 : Vancouver, B.C.)
Document Type
Event
Start Date
2016 12:00 AM
End Date
2016 12:00 AM
Location
2016SSEC
Type of Presentation
Poster
Genre/Form
conference proceedings; presentations (communicative events)
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Environmental toxicology--Washington (State); Children's paraphernalia--Law and legislation--Washington (State); Aquatic biology--Washington (State); Consumer protection--Washington (State); Environmental chemistry--Washington (State)
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Washington (State)
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Upstream Sources: Toxic Chemicals in Kids' Products
2016SSEC
Washington state’s Children’s Safe Products Act of 2008 (CSPA) requires manufacturers of children’s products to report to the state when they sell products in Washington that contain any of 66 chemicals of high concern to children. CSPA was the first such state chemical disclosure law passed in the US. The most recent public release of CSPA manufacturer-reported data (February, 2016) is summarized. Products being reported under CSPA contain chemicals such as phthalates, PFOS, 4-nonylphenol, toxic flame retardants, and more – chemicals that also impact aquatic ecosystems in addition to being of concern for human health. The manufacture and use of consumer products has been shown to be a significant source of some toxic chemicals to aquatic environments. CSPA data reveals previously undisclosed information about many of the products these chemicals are found in. Policy implications of this data include identifying key product categories and key chemicals around which to pursue new policies protective of both public health and of aquatic ecosystems.
