Unnecessary Additives Harm People and Wildlife

Starting in the 1970s, restrictive flammability standards led to widespread use of harmful and ineffective flame retardant chemicals in consumer goods, ranging from foam furniture and children’s products to insulation, automobiles, and electronics. Toxic flame retardants leak from these products and contaminate our homes and the environment. High levels in San Francisco Bay residents and wildlife drove state actions to reduce use, exposure, and harmful effects.