Washington State’s proposed restrictions on organohalogen flame retardants risk jeopardising fire safety
In a draft rule published on 7 December 2022, the Washington State Department of Ecology proposed new restrictions and requirements for substances included in ten categories of consumer products. The proposal notably restricts the use of organohalogen flame retardants (OFRs) – which ensure fire safety – in electric and electronic products with external plastic enclosures such as televisions. Organohalogen flame retardants are used...