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Health groups push ban on DEHP in medical devices and broader microplastic measures
Summary
Public‑health and environmental advocates urged the committee to pass S.247, which would restrict DEHP in medical devices, ban additional microbead uses, and preclude chemical‑recycling practices that emit harmful pollutants; advocates cited FDA guidance, state precedents and available alternatives.
Advocates testified in support of S.247, which contains three main provisions: (1) phase out DEHP (di‑ethylhexyl phthalate) in certain medical devices and solution containers; (2) expand the microbead ban to include non‑rinse personal care products and cleaning products; and (3) prohibit ‘‘chemical recycling’’ or pyrolysis processes that can produce high emissions.
Laura Gillen, senior program and policy manager for Breast Cancer Prevention…
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