From stain-resistant couches to dental floss, substances at the heart of a growing health concern are embedded in modern consumer products.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Doctor recognized for environmental health activism
Dr. Lani Graham has led the fight to keep “forever chemicals” out of food products and food packaging, among other initiatives.
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Maine moves to require disclosure if this ‘forever chemical’ is used in a product
The Department of Environmental Protection wants manufacturers to disclose use of the chemical PFOS in many consumer products under a 2008 law aimed at protecting children from exposure to toxic chemicals.
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Hannaford will move to restrict ‘chemicals of concern’ in products, packaging
The action comes nearly 2 years after a Portland-based environmental health group gave the supermarket chain an ‘F’ for failing to announce policies to ensure the chemical safety of its products.