Massachusetts Prop 65 clone legislation
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
In a March 10 letter, CTFA opposes enactment of H 2251, which would require warnings on products containing "toxic substances that threaten the environment or can cause cancer, birth defects and other serious health effects." The group argues that the measure is unnecessary because consumer products "are already subject to a comprehensive array of state and federal laws and regulations that assure their safety and mandate appropriate warnings." The bill, introduced by Rep. John McDonough (D-Boston) Nov. 3, also was opposed by the Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association and the Grocery Manufacturers of America at a March 8 hearing before the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group testified in support of the bill. Legislation similar to H 2251 died in Massachusetts in 1991 and 1992