NY Eyes Ban on Harmful PFAS in Everyday Products

Two major environmental health bills are making their way through the New York State Legislature — and time is running out. Lawmakers have until June 12 to pass the Beauty Justice Act and the PFAS in Consumer Products Act, both aimed at reducing exposure to harmful PFAS chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals.”PFAS are found in a wide range of household items, including makeup, dental floss, cookware, and cleaning products. These persistent chemicals have been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and weakened immune response, raising concerns among public health advocates and environmental experts.Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Kate Donovan, Director of Northeast Environmental Health at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Bobbi Wilding, Executive Director of Clean+Healthy, about the urgency of these bills and how they could protect communities across New York from long-term health risks.