Studies have linked chemicals commonly lurking in household cleaners to asthma and reproductive abnormalities. But without chemical disclosure, it's impossible for consumers to tell the difference between risky and safe cleaners.
That's about to change. If New York's policy is implemented correctly, people may finally be able to determine which products to avoid if they want to minimize risks of asthma, nervous system damage, and reproductive harm.
This was a hard-fought victory, stemming from lots of public pressure and an Earthjustice lawsuit against four cleaning product companies.
And the fight isn't over. Household cleaner manufacturers -- including the four targeted in the lawsuit -- are bound to protest. The industry trade association is strong-arming its way into talks where they'll put pressure on the State to water down the disclosure requirements or delay implementation.
Will you take a moment to thank New York's environmental agency for standing strong in the face of industry pressure? If we're going to win meaningful protections from chemicals in cleaners, New York state officials need to know that they have you -- and tens of thousands of other people -- in their corner.
With your help, we can get one step closer to the peace of mind that comes from a clean and healthy home.
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