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California Must Delist BPA as Reproductive Toxin from Prop 65 List

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 04 May 2013 08:18:49 +0000

After what many concerned consumers, health and environmental advocates labeled a major victory, California must now remove BPA (bisphenol-A) from its list of chemicals known to cause reproductive issues.

California Adds BPA to Proposition 65 Toxic Chemicals List

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:13:13 +0000

BPA (bisphenol-A), the controversial chemical used in hardening plastic commonly found in a variety of plastics, aluminum can liners, baby bottles and even register receipts, is now considered a reproductive toxin by the state of California.

California Dairy Farmers Migrating to Cheaper States

Jill Ettinger — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:50:13 +0000

Facing rising feed costs, drought and high state taxes, farming is becoming increasingly more difficult for California's dairy farmers, and some are being courted to leave the state, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Chemical Companies Sue California Over “Blacklisting” BPA

Jill Ettinger — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:04:14 +0000

California Governor Jerry Brown is facing a lawsuit from a coalition of chemical companies attempting to stop the inclusion of BPA (bisphenol-A) in the state's list of substances known to cause birth defects.

BPA to Be Classified a ‘Reproductive Hazard’ in California

Jill Ettinger — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:10:28 +0000

California is leading the way in regulations on the controversial substance BPA (bisphenol-A) with an announcement last week that it will declare it a reproductive hazard.

Start Your Ovens: California Homemade Food Act In Effect

Jill Ettinger — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:21:12 +0000

On January 1, 2013, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the Homemade Food Act, making it the latest state—and largest—with a cottage food law, allowing foods and beverages prepared in home kitchens to be sold for profit. The Homemade Food Act (PDF) comes when many Californians are still struggling with unemployment or low-wage jobs, [...]

California Gives it to Brazilian Blowout Straight: Reformulate or Remove Products

Jill Ettinger — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:42:50 +0000

After more than a year of controversy and legal battles, a California Superior Court has ordered GIB, LLC, manufacturers of Brazilian Blowout—the popular hair-straightening salon product—to be pulled from the market within the next 30 days for violations of California air quality laws.

Prop 37 Defeated in California

Lacy — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:00:55 +0000

California officials have announced that Proposition 37, which would have required the labeling of GMO ingredients on all foods, has been defeated 53–47 percent.

Major Natural Food Brands Donate to California’s Prop 37 in Final Days Before Vote

Lacy — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:00:42 +0000

In the last stretch of the race to pass Proposition 37, which would require labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms in California, several big new players have stepped up to endorse and financially support the effort to pass the measure.

Organic Brands Say California’s GMO Labeling Law Won’t Affect Food Prices

Jill Ettinger — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:54:40 +0000

With the 2012 election less than two weeks away, many California voters are focusing their attention on Proposition 37, which if passes, will require mandatory labeling on foods sold in the state that contain genetically modified organisms.