Patricia Aho’s approval elevates four phthalates from ‘high concern’ to ‘priority chemical’ status in Maine. The Associated Press Portland Press Herald news story AUGUSTA — Maine Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Patricia Aho has issued a ruling to elevate certain kinds of household chemicals to priority status. Aho’s approval elevates four phthalates from “high concern” Read More
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Preserve Maine’s Role in Protecting Our Kids from Toxic Chemicals
By Janet Mills, Special to the BDN Bangor Daily News op-ed Ever wonder what’s in that baby bottle your infant uses? The teether she chews on? The toys your kids climb on and fall on, and the ones they put in their mouths? More and more families are concerned about health and safety as kids’ Read More
Legislature Readies for Another Conflict over BPA and Babies’ Health
Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine press release AUGUSTA) For the second time in two years the Maine Legislature will be asked to referee a fight that pits moms, physicians, and health scientists against a national chemical industry coalition and Governor Paul LePage. At issue is the hormone-disrupting chemical BPA, or bisphenol A, and Read More
State Takes First Step to Halt Use of BPA in Children’s Food Packaging
FDA action this week underscores safety concerns with toxic chemical Press Release by ACHM, of which NRCM is a member The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) accepted a petition today to begin rulemaking under the Kid Safe Products Act to replace the toxic chemical bisphenol A, also known as BPA, in infant formula, baby Read More
Stronger Action Urged after Maine DEP Releases List of 49 Chemicals Dangerous to Children
By Alex Barber, BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has published a list of 49 chemicals whose everyday use it deems dangerous to the health of Maine children, but an environmental policy group is urging stronger action. The DEP met a July 1 deadline set by the Legislature Read More
LePage Drops Opposition to BPA Ban
by A.J. Higgins MPBN radio news story In an unexpected change of position, the LePage administration has opted not to oppose a bill that authorizes the phase out of the controversial chemical commonly known as BPA that is used in the production of plastic bottles and food containers. And the state chamber has taken a Read More
