The Heartland Institute

Executive Summary Following the passage of “Chemicals of Concern” legislation in Maine, Washington, and California, several states are considering adopting similar statutes. Although everyone supports reasonable measures aimed at protecting human health and the environment, these particular efforts are ill-considered and unnecessary ...

At least eight states have implemented de facto regulations on chemicals they deem “hazardous” by creating “chemicals of concern” lists. Proponents claim the lists are necessary to protect consumers from potentially hazardous chemicals in products, and they argue a lack of federal regulations means states must step in. Opponents ...

The average worldwide human life span has increased from around 30 years at the beginning of the 20th century to more than 60 today, and it continues to rise. In the United States, it has reached 76 according to a recent estimate. The freedom to develop and put to use thousands of man-made chemicals has played a crucial ...