California biomonitoring
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
"Healthy California Biomonitoring Program" passes the California State Senate May 26 by a vote of 23-13. Bill, which would assess annual fees on manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products containing triclosan, isopropyl alcohol and other ingredients, will be addressed by the state assembly next month. Introduced Feb. 3 by Sen. Deborah Ortiz (D-Sacramento), SB 1168 also affects manufacturers of products containing diethyl phthalate metabolites and lindane, an Rx pediculicide (1"The Rose Sheet" March 8, 2004, p. 4)...