Governor vetoes California bill banning cookware with PFAS
2 days ago
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- #California legislation
- Gavin Newsom vetoed a California bill banning the sale of cookware and consumer goods with PFAS ('forever chemicals').
- Celebrity chefs like Thomas Keller and Rachael Ray opposed the bill, arguing responsibly made nonstick cookware is safe.
- Newsom stated the bill was 'well-intentioned' but would disrupt affordable cooking product availability.
- PFAS, linked to health issues like cancer and high cholesterol, are found in nearly half of U.S. tap water.
- The bill would have banned PFAS-containing products (cookware, floss, ski wax, etc.) by 2030.
- Environmental groups supported the bill, while chefs and industry figures argued it unfairly burdened restaurants.
- Newsom also vetoed racial justice bills but approved funding for a reparations study and signed a family care bill.