Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that would have phased out the use of synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other health risks in common consumer products, including cleaning supplies, dental floss and cookware.

Senate Bill 682, authored by state Sen. Benjamin Allen (D-Santa Monica), would have prohibited the sale or distribution of cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging and ski wax containing intentionally added PFAS starting Jan. 1, 2028. The bill also would have extended that ban to cookware beginning in 2030.

In his veto message, Newsom said he supports the goal of protecting public health but warned the measure could limit affordable consumer options.

“I appreciate the efforts to protect the health and safety of consumers, and while this bil

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