California Health and Safety Code

§ 25253

HSC § 25253 Effective Jan 1, 2023Div. 20 · Ch. 6.5 · Art. 14

Statute text

(a)(1) On or before January 1, 2011, the department shall adopt regulations pursuant to this section that establish a process for evaluating chemicals of concern in consumer products, and their potential alternatives, to determine how best to limit exposure or to reduce the level of hazard posed by a chemical of concern, in accordance with the review process specified in Section 25252.5. The department shall adopt these regulations in consultation with all appropriate state agencies and after conducting one or more public workshops for which the department provides public notice and provides an opportunity for all interested parties to comment.

(2)The regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall establish a process that includes an evaluation of the availability of potential alternatives and potential hazards posed by those alternatives, as well as an evaluation of critical exposure pathways. This process shall include life cycle assessment tools that take into consideration, but shall not be limited to, all of the following:

(A)Product function or performance.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 701, Sec. 3. (SB 502) Effective January 1, 2023.