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CU letter rebuts groups opposed to California bill banning toxics in childrens products


CU letter rebuts groups opposed to California bill banning toxics in childrens products
The following groups sent an opposition letter for AB 1319 (Butler) – banning BPA from children’s products:
California Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, AdvaMed – Advanced Medical Technology Association, California League of Food Processors, International Formula Council, California Manufacturers and Technology Association, California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, Grocery Manufacturers Association, California Grocers Association, American Chemistry Council, Can Manufacturers Institute, Civil Justice Association of California, Consumer Specialty Products Association, Industrial Environmental Association, Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, North American Metal Packaging Alliance, Inc., California Healthcare Institute
Consumers Union responds with the following letter:
http://www.consumersunion.org/pdf/Rebutt-coalition-ltr-CA-AB-1319-oppose-0411.pdf