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California Assembly Passes AB 1901 Chemical Disclosure Law

8/17/2026

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Berman Mandates Disclosure

The California State Assembly passed a bill requiring disposable-diaper makers to disclose all intentionally added chemicals.
Over 150 public-health groups back the measure, pointing to studies that found PFAS, phthalates and other hazardous chemicals in diapers.
Assemblymember Marc Berman authored the legislation, which cleared the chamber with a 68-1 vote.
The law mandates online ingredient lists by 2028 and printed labels on packages starting Jan 1 2029.

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Berman Demands Transparency

The California Assembly approved AB 1901, mandating disposable-diaper makers to disclose all added chemicals, by a 68-1 vote.
Many parents are switching to cloth or wool diapers, despite costs ranging from $40 to $100 per cover or $750 for a set.
Assemblymember Marc Berman drafted the bill after finding his diaper boxes lacked ingredient lists.
Consumer Reports found two of 31 brands disclosed most materials, seven gave minimal data.

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More than 150 public-health groups back the bill, citing studies that detected PFAS, phthalates and other hazardous chemicals in disposable diapers.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Berman Mandates Disclosure

The California State Assembly passed a bill requiring disposable-diaper makers to disclose all intentionally added chemicals.
Over 150 public-health groups back the measure, pointing to studies that found PFAS, phthalates and other hazardous chemicals in diapers.
Assemblymember Marc Berman authored the legislation, which cleared the chamber with a 68-1 vote.
The law mandates online ingredient lists by 2028 and printed labels on packages starting Jan 1 2029.

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