Market disruptions, “dramatically” higher prices, lost jobs and negative health consequences all are possible if legislation passed in New York in June to reduce 1,4-dioxane exposures is enacted in its current form, trade organizations say. Cleaning product industry advocates are leading the opposition, but personal-care manufacturers stand to be impacted as well.
Industry is keeping up pressure on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has yet to put his signature to legislation passed in June to limit 1,4-dioxane levels in household cleaners and cosmetic products.
The bill, SB 4389B, would require manufacturers to ensure by 2023 that 1,4-dioxane content does not exceed 2 parts per...