HB111 Summary

• Creates new Chapter 106 in Delaware Code to identify and list chemicals of high concern to pregnant women and children in consumer products.

• Requires the Department to publish an initial list of 50-100 chemicals of high concern by January 1, 2014, based on credible scientific evidence of hazards such as developmental toxicity, cancer, reproductive harm, endocrine disruption, or persistent bioaccumulative toxicity.

• Chemicals may be listed if identified by authoritative governmental agencies and credible scientific evidence shows presence in human biomonitoring studies, household environments, or consumer products used in homes, childcare facilities, or schools.

• Authorizes the Department to periodically review and revise the list at least every three years and to consider chemicals previously identified by other states or federal agencies.

• Authorizes the Department to participate in an interstate chemicals clearinghouse to share data on chemical hazards, safer alternatives, and model policies with other states and governmental entities.