California Lawmakers Pass DEHP Limits Touted As Step To PVC Phaseout

California lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill banning the chemical Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) from IV bags beginning in 2030 and IV tubing in 2035, citing studies linking it to several cancers -- a move supporters say will aid broader phaseouts of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) amid pressure on EPA to regulate that ubiquitous plastic under TSCA. “As someone who has battled breast cancer firsthand, I understand the critical importance of ensuring that our medical devices are safe and free from harmful...