Boston, Massachusetts – The much-delayed flame retardant ban in Massachusetts has finally been signed into law by governor Charlie Baker. He had vetoed an earlier attempt to institute a ban in January 2019, citing a conflict with federal legislation.
Companies in Massachusetts will be prevented from selling or importing products in to the state -- including upholstered furniture, bedding, children’s products and carpeting -- that contain more than 1000ppm of a list of flame retardants in any of their component parts. It does not apply to inventory manufactured before 31 December 2021.