As we’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, Oregon is in the midst of an important process to establish key regulations related to toxic ingredients in products made for kids.
The third and most recent meeting of the Toxic Free Kids Act Rules Advisory Committee yielded important information. We’ve been waiting to see how the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) would propose to evaluate the hazard of different chemicals used in kids’ products. This decision is critical because it will help prevent manufacturers from substituting a toxic chemical on Oregon’s regulatory list for another toxic chemical that isn’t on the list.
Fortunately for Oregon’s kids and families OHA is proposing to use a credible and well-established process for evaluating the hazard of different chemicals. Using this hazard assessment process will further align Oregon’s law with those in other states. It also helps harmonize our law with the process used by numerous leading manufacturers to assess the hazards of chemicals.
We are optimistic that OHA will take a precautionary approach to protecting our children while addressing legitimate manufacturer concerns where they exist.
There’s thousands of potentially harmful chemicals in products that are marketed to kids. As of now, OHA can regulate just a few of them. We need to change that. In 2015, OEC’s advocacy lead to the passage of a groundbreaking law, the Toxics Free Kids Act (TFKA), which required manufacturers of children’s products sold i
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) just released its “Climate and Health in Oregon 2020” report, documenting the public health impacts from climate change across Oregon. The report is the first thorough analysis of the health effects of climate change in Oregon since 2014, and is the first of three OHA deliverables directed under EO 20-04, the Oregon Climate Action Plan.
The report findings are grim, confirming what OEC has been saying all along– that climate change is a public he
Almost half the people on our planet do not have water piped into their homes. They have to go find their daily supply and carry it back for drinking, washing and bathing. If Oregonians had to do that, we might find ways to use a lot less than our current average 52 gallons (416 pounds!) per day.
As it stands, our city water systems do a great job of delivering a seemingly abundant supply of water to our faucets and showerheads. But, guess what? In parts of Oregon,
It takes hard work, collaboration, and patience to pass new laws in Oregon’s legislature. Sometimes, after years of trying, countless hearings, thousands of emails, and many meetings, we succeed–with gratitude for the help from OEC supporters. And when we are successful, we can transform the system to reflect Oregon’s values.
Oregon’s Toxic Free Kids Act is a notable example of our success. In 2015, we partnered with businesses, parents, doctors, legislators, and individuals – includin
Multnomah county school feeding program will be the largest offender of the Toxic free kids act. Why? The school feeding tray made from molded fiber are loaded with PFAS. Hutamaki and other molded fiber containers all contain high levels of PFAS most are 13 to 18 times higher then the 100 parts per million established.
As we’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, Oregon is in the midst of an important process to establish key regulations related to toxic ingredients in products made for kids.
Kevin Duffy
July 8, 2019 (6:34 pm)
Multnomah county school feeding program will be the largest offender of the Toxic free kids act. Why? The school feeding tray made from molded fiber are loaded with PFAS. Hutamaki and other molded fiber containers all contain high levels of PFAS most are 13 to 18 times higher then the 100 parts per million established.