Rep. Israel Announces New Legislation to Label Household Products Including Cleaners, Paint and Pesticides

Rep. Israel Announces New Legislation to Label Household Products Including Cleaners, Paint and Pesticides
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"Current federal law does not require companies to list ingredients in household products used every day on floors, counters, sinks, in yards and all around the home.  On Monday, Rep Steve Israel (D-Long Island), the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, and the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition  announced new legislation to protect consumers. The Household Product Labeling Act of 2009 (H.R. 3057) was introduced by Rep. Israel.

"We require ingredient labeling for the food we put in our mouths, but not for soap in which we wash our plates. The lack of labeling required for household products is ludicrous, it's dangerous, and it's due for a change," said Rep. Steve Israel. "We have buckets and bottles full of this stuff, but no clue what's in it. We have a right to know. The legislation I just introduced will require companies to list all ingredients for these products right on the package. This is a bill about protecting consumers, protecting our children, and keeping our homes safe.""