Conclusion
In response to community demands and health concerns, states have enacted hundreds of policies in recent years aimed at protecting communities, workers, and consumers from harmful chemicals. These policies have led to significant improvements, making everyday products safer for families and reducing health risks from production through disposal.
States are recognizing that the increasing economic burden of cleaning up toxic contamination is unsustainable. Policies that focus on pollution management are important but only help address the problem after harm is caused. Because of this, states are increasingly looking to also include prevention-based policies, efforts that help reduce and eliminate the use of toxic chemicals in the first place. By encouraging companies to remove dangerous chemicals from items ranging from personal care products to furniture, we move closer to a safer marketplace.
Looking ahead to 2025, it’s clear that states will continue to advance policies focused on eliminating the most hazardous chemicals, requiring greater chemical ingredient transparency, and promoting safer alternatives.
