California’s Safer Consumer Products · PDF file14.06.2017 · Department of...
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Department of Toxic Substances Control Cal/EPA
Californias Safer Consumer Products
Independent Review Panel June 14, 2017
Meredith Williams, Deputy Director, Safer Products and Workplaces ProgramKarl Palmer, Branch Chief, Safer Consumer Products Branch
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Safer Consumer Products Branch
VisionProducts are made with chemicals that are safe for people and the environment.
MissionTo advance the design, development, and use of products that are chemically safer for people and the environment.
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For today
The Problem Origins and solutions Why Green Chemistry?
The Safer Consumer Products regulations Framework regulations Implementation to date
Building the program our approach, a look forward5
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Statutory pitfalls: regrettable substitutes
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Legislative whack-a-mole
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http://coeh.berkeley.edu/greenchemistry/briefing/ https://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/GreenChemistryInitiative/upload/GREEN_Chem.pdf
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Toxics in Products Authorities Toxics in packaging Lead and arsenic containing jewelry Lead in plumbing Lead wheel weights General purpose lights Electronic devices Mercury containing devices Copper Brake Pads Safer Consumer Products
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The utilization of a set of principles that reduces or eliminates the use or generation of hazardous substances in the design, manufacture, and application of the chemical products.
- Anastas and WarnerGreen Chemistry: Theory and Practices
2007-2017: Californias Approach
Green Chemistry
Report
2008 Statutory Authority
2010 Draft
Regulations
2013 Safer
Consumer Products
Regulations
2014Draft Initial
Priority Products
2015 Three Year Work Plan
2017 Alternatives
Analysis Guide
Product listings
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Safer Consumer Products Foundational Questions
Is it necessary? Is there a safer alternative?
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The CA Framework: Producer Responsibility
DTSC Startup Citywww.martin prosperity.org2014
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SCP regulations
Regulatory framework 4 step process
Implementation: work to date Priority Products Alternatives Analysis
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Safer Consumer Products framework
As designated by 23 authoritative bodies
DTSC selects Product-Chemical combinations that may cause harm
Manufacturer evaluation of alternatives
DTSC considers range of possible responses
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California Code of Regulations, title 22Chapter 55. Safer Consumer Products Sections 69501 through 69510
23 Authoritative Bodies Updated Quarterly
Example lists Prop 65 list Biomonitoring CA priority chemicals US EPA identified carcinogins Toxics Release Inventory PBTs CWA 303(c) and (d) pollutants
Exclusions FIFRA pesticides Prescription drugs Food Medical devices and dental restorative
materials
Searchable databasehttps://calsafer.dtsc.ca.gov/chemical/search.aspx
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http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SCP/SourceLists.cfmhttps://calsafer.dtsc.ca.gov/chemical/search.aspx
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Prioritization PrinciplesPotential exposure to the Candidate Chemicals in the product
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Potential for exposures to contribute to or cause significant or widespread adverse impacts
Selecting Product-Chemical Combinations
Potential exposure to the Candidate Chemicals in the product AND
Potential for exposures to contribute to or causesignificant or widespread adverse impacts
Chemicals are considered in the product context
People, aquatic, avian or terrestrial animals or plants
Consideration of entire life cycle of product
Availability of safer alternatives Special Consideration for:
Sensitive sub-populations Environmentally sensitive habitats Endangered species
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2. Adopting Priority Products
WorkshopsMeetings
CommentsData/Information
ResearchQ/A
RefinementDialog
Rulemaking:- Supporting
documents- Formal comment
period- Formal hearing
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Key Concepts Manufacturer evaluation Public comment CBI protections Life Cycle Thinking
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Alternatives Analysis Process
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Transparency measures
Factors to be considered in the AA:Adverse environmental impactsAdverse public health impactsAdverse waste and end-of-life effectsEnvironmental fateMaterials and resource consumption impactsPhysical chemical hazardsPhysicochemical propertiesAssociated exposure pathways and life cycle
segments
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Division 4.5, Title 22, California Code of Regulations Chapter 54 Green Chemistry Hazard Traits, Toxicological and Environmental Endpoints and Other Relevant Data
http://oehha.ca.gov/multimedia/green/pdf/GC_Regtext011912.pdf
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No response Additional information to DTSC Additional information to consumer Additional safety measures Restrictions/Prohibitions on sales End-of-life product stewardship Research funding
Implementation
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Priority Products List: Childrens foam-padded sleeping products with TDCPP or TCEP
Flame retardants with carcinogenicity and developmental toxicity Nap Mats Soft sided portable cribs Play pens Bassinets
Regulations effective July 1 Protecting children
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Spray Polyurethane Foam with unreacted MDI
Worker exposures Respiratory sensitization Asthmagen
Rulemaking underway Comments closed June 6
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Methylene chloride paint strippers
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Methylene chloride paint strippers
Widely used by businesses and DIYers Carcinogen Neurotoxicant Workers and consumers hurt or killed every
year
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Work Plan
Policy Priorities Sensitive subpopulations
children, workers Aquatic impacts Built environment Selected exposure pathways and
evidence- Biomonitoring- Indoor air - Direct and clear exposure routes
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http://dtsc.ca.gov/SCP/upload/PriorityProductWorkPlan_2015.pdf
Household/Office Furniture/
FurnishingsBeauty, Personal Care and Hygiene Products
Building Products Paint Products, Adhesives, Sealants, Flooring
Cleaning Products
ClothingFishing and Angling Equipment
Office Machinery Consumable Products
2015 2017 Priority Product Work Plan Categories
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Step 1: Chemical scoping to identify key chemicals with potential impacts related to policy priorities
Step 2: Research on chemical uses in products
Step 3: Initial public engagement
Step 4: Specifying chemical-product combinationsor additional engagement and research
Step 5: Rulemaking
Picking Products
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Potential Aquatic Impacts and Continued Uses of Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs)
Commercial detergents Clothing Toilet paper Cleaners Paint
LA Region POTW effluent
Data from large NPDES dischargers
Information gathering continues uses, presence in the environment38
Potential Aquatic Impacts and Continued Uses of Triclosan
FDA actionTriclosan and triclocarban in liquid, foam, gel hand soaps, bar soaps, and body washes
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Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Carpets, Rugs, Indoor Upholstered Furniture, and Their Care and Treatment Products
Can cause cancer, kidney, liver disease Extremely persistent Long half life All PFASs listed via California
Biomonitoring program High potential for regrettable
substitution 1/31 workshop
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Nail salon products
Extensive worker exposures Chemicals beyond formaldehyde, toluene, DBP Hosted workshop 3/2 Initial stakeholder input submitted AB 2125 Healthy Nail Salon Recognition
http://dtsc.ca.gov/SCP/Workshops.cfm
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Lead Acid Batteries Governor Brown and Legislative mandates Department-wide focus to address batteries Evaluating lead acid batteries as potential Priority
Product Building on research and findings of the
Community Protection and Hazardous Waste Reduction Initiative
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Petition process Process allows submittal of data and analysis requesting DTSC
action BPA in can linings petition received Completeness review complete Undergoing merits review
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View petition at https://calsafer.dtsc.ca.gov/
https://calsafer.dtsc.ca.gov/
CalSAFER: SCPs Information Management System
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https://calsafer.dtsc.ca.gov/
https://calsafer.dtsc.ca.gov/chemical/search.aspx
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Alternatives Analysis
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What are the trade offs?What information is available?
What are the data gaps?What will meet the performance criteria?
Does this alternative have a downside?
Alternatives Analysis Guidance
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AA Guide
To be released in June 2017 Will be updated regularly DTSC will work with regulated
sectors on technical assistance
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2017 Calendar
SPF comments closed June 6 BPA petition determination June Alternatives Analysis Guide release June Nap mats regs effective July 1 Green Ribbon Science Panel meeting July 17-18 Draft 2018-2020 Priority Product Work Plan December
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Build Capacity
Lead the Way
Execute
The Three Pillars of the SCP Program
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Build Capacity
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