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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Lisa Rathke | AP

Illinois among states considering ban on cosmetics containing PFAS

Researchers tested more than 230 commonly used cosmetics and found that 56% of foundations and eye products, 48% of lip products and 47% of mascaras contained fluorine — an indicator of PFAS. (stock.adobe.com)

A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS.

In Vermont, the state Senate has given final approval to legislation that would prohibit manufacturers and suppliers from selling or distributing any cosmetics or menstrual products in the state that have perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as well as a number of other chemicals.

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