California AB-1879 the Green Chemistry Iniative

Policy Number
California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 55
Responsible Entity
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Country
State
California
Approval Date

Mandated the Safer Consumer Product (SCP) Regulations (Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 55) and authorized the implementation of the SCP program. It is part of the 2008 Green Chemistry Law. The other part is CA SB-509.

 

Image shows that AB 1879 and SB 509 make up the 2008 Green Chemistry Law

                                                        (Image from CA DTSC SCP page)

Article 11 of the SCP Regulations is updated whenever DTSC adds a new Priority Product.

 

AB 1879 aims to move beyond a reactive, case-by-case approach to regulating toxic substances in consumer products. It establishes a more proactive and preventative system for identifying and addressing potential hazards. 

 

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The CalSAFER data management system maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) operates as the information center for regulatory deadlines and information about comment periods, events, workshops, etc. 

 

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