California plans ban on quartz countertops amid health concerns
What happened
California is preparing to become the first state in America to ban quartz countertops, following reports that hundreds of illnesses and dozens of deaths have been linked to the material in the state. The state's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is expected to pass an emergency regulation later this month. A lawyer for Cambria testified before a House subcommittee regarding the proposed ban.
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Why it matters
The ban is intended to protect workers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust released when quartz is cut and polished. Health officials in California have confirmed 35 deaths and 662 illnesses linked to the countertops since 2019. Manufacturers, including Cambria, have disputed the ban, claiming the production process is safe.
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Who's involved
- CambriaProducer of engineered quartz surfaces whose lawyer testified before a House subcommittee
- CaliforniaState planning to ban the production and installation of quartz countertops
- HouseLegislative body where a Cambria lawyer provided testimony
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CambriaSpeculative
Cambria might see its production and market access restricted due to the expected regulatory action in California
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The entities involved
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Cambria
producer of engineered quartz surfaces
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