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California lawmakers approved a PFAS ban, including cookware

PFAS exposure has been tied to cancer and many other health issues

The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has until Oct. 12 to sign

MONDAY, Sept. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Every time you reach for a nonstick pan, you could be using chemicals that are now on the chopping block in the state of California.

Lawmakers have approved a bill to phase out PFAS — also called “forever chemicals” — in cookware, cleaning products, dental floss, ski wax, food packaging and certain children’s items.

The proposal, Senate Bill 682, passed in a 41-19 vote and quickly cleared the state Senate.

It now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom , who has until Oct. 12 to sign it into law, CBS News reported.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoro

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