New regulations target flame-retardant chemicals
Environments for Aging article discusses California legislation aimed at reducing the use of flame retardant chemicals in furniture, other products
When the governor of California ordered the Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation to recommend reducing the use of flame retardant chemicals, the bureau responded with new regulations that became effective in January 2014, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. The regulations order mandatory compliance by 2015. Some manufacturers are moving away from all flame retardants, but others have expressed concerns about discontinuing their use due to potential liability issues.
Read the article.
March 28, 2014
Topic Area:
Safety
Recent Posts
Microscopic survival structure protects fungal pathogen from disinfectants and help it survive for long periods.
Manufacturers discuss strategies, technologies and design approaches that help healthcare facilities meet their sustainability goals.
Case study: A proactive steam trap maintenance program is delivering millions in savings, fast payback and measurable carbon reductions across one of the nation’s largest health systems.
Cleaning methods and products have various purposes in reducing the spread of germs.
The third party has determined through an investigation that, at least as early as January 22, 2025, an unauthorized third party gained access to personal health information on legacy systems.