A couple months ago, we posted a blog on the Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 updating the Toxics  Substances Control Act of 1976. The momentum is starting to build in Washington D.C. when  Reps. Bobby Rush, of Illinois, and Rep. Henry Waxman, of California, introduced the bill to the House of Representatives this week and had quite a positive response.

“We applaud Chairman Rush and Chairman Waxman for introducing a bill that will help to reduce chronic disease in the U.S, a burden that scientists have increasingly linked to toxic chemicals found in our homes and places of work,” says Liz Hitchcock, public health advocate at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG).

The Grocery Manufacturers of America said last week they also welcome the legislation and will stand by them to see it through.

“We agree with the Chairmen that it is time to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, and have been working with Congress, the Administration, and stakeholders to enhance the way chemicals are reviewed and managed,” said Pamela Bailey, president and CEO of the the Grocery Manufacturers in a statement. “We hope to continue working with the committee as they further refine the bill.”

Stay tuned for more updates!

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