"California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill that would have banned the use of “forever chemicals” in cookware and other products in California.

The bill became a source of controversy in the Golden State, with celebrity chefs among those who rallied against the cookware ban, while environmental and health activists have argued for it.

It would have blocked the sales of cleaning products, dental floss, children’s products, food packaging and ski wax that contained such chemicals starting in 2028 and cookware with them starting in 2030.

While the bans would have only applied in California, the state’s sheer size gives it significant influence over what gets manufactured for sale across the nation."

Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill October 14, 2025. [2]