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Washington Bans Class of Toxic Flame Retardants
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Statement of Richard Wiles, Executive Director of EWG
May 2007
"Flame retardants present a growing risk to human health, particularly the health of infants and children, and levels in the environment appear to be increasing. Today's vote represents a great victory for Washington activists, and could boost similar efforts in states across the country and set the stage for a national ban."
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