FL H0607

Creates section 381.989, Florida Statutes, establishing state policy to reduce exposure of pregnant women and children to chemicals of high concern in consumer products by publicly identifying such chemicals and encouraging safer alternatives.

Requires Department of Health to publish an initial list of at least 50 chemicals of high concern by January 1, 2016, and review and revise the list at least once every 2 years.

Defines "chemicals of high concern" as those identified by governmental agencies as known or likely to cause developmental toxicity, cancer, reproductive harm, nervous/immune/hormone system damage, or as persistent bioaccumulative toxics, with credible scientific evidence of presence in consumer products used in residences, child care facilities, or schools.

Authorizes Department of Health to participate with other states and governmental entities in an interstate clearinghouse to promote safer chemicals, organize chemical data, provide safer alternative information, offer technical assistance, and support state programs for safer chemical use.

Effective date is July 1, 2015.