Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters’ gear ...Middle East

News channel - News
Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters’ gear
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed into law a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective gear. The chemicals are associated with health problems including several types of cancer such as breast, kidney and testicular cancer and are used in gear to repel water and other substances when fighting a fire. They’re part of a group of toxic industrial compounds. Only Connecticut has a similar law regarding firefighter’s protective gear. Beginning in 2027 manufacturers and sellers of personal protective equipment for Massachusetts firefighters will be prohibited from knowingly selling gear containing “intentionally-added PFAS” chem

Hence then, the article about massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic pfas in firefighters gear was published today ( ) and is available on News channel ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters’ gear )

Apple Storegoogle play

Last updated :

Also on site :



Latest News