Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed California legislation aimed at phasing out “forever chemicals” used in nonstick cookware, citing concerns that it would drive up costs for consumers.
The New York Times reported that Newsom said he shared the legislation’s goal of protecting public health and the environment but was “deeply concerned about the impact this bill would have on the availability of affordable options in cooking products.”
He urged lawmakers and advocates to “continue discussions in this space, while ensuring that we are not sacrificing the ability of Californians to afford household products like cookware.”
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