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Partnerships for Safer Chemistry

Design for the Environment works with environmental organizations and industry to protect human health and promote sustainable chemistry. DfE’s Safer Product Labeling Program helps to protect families and the environment by distinguishing household and cleaning products, like soaps, detergents, and cleaners, that are safer for people and the planet. EPA's scientific team rigorously evaluates each product for its impact on both human and environmental health. The DfE label means a product works well and is made with the safest possible chemicals. DfE's Alternatives Assessments Program helps industries choose safer chemicals, such as lead-free solder and flame retardants in furniture and circuit boards. When safer chemical alternatives are not available, DfE’s Best Practices Program minimizes pollution and protects workers' health, as it has done for the auto refinishing and spray polyurethane foam industries. Learn more about DfE and specific partnership projects. Disclaimer: Mention of trade names, companies, or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use by either the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or other firms, organizations, or individuals who have participated in the preparation of this information. Links to Web sites outside the EPA Web site are for the convenience of the user. However, EPA cannot attest to the accuracy of the information provided by this link or any other linked site. Also, be aware that the privacy protection provided by the EPA.gov domain (see the Privacy and Security Notice) may not be available at the external link.	DfE for Pesticides Pilot If you are applying for DfE partnership as part of the DfE for Pesticides Pilot, please read our How to Partner page for more information.
	Highlights In fall 2009, EPA hosted presentations on "What You Need to Know About the Safe Use of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)". Read the 112-slide presentation (PDF), (PDF 112pp, 4.27MB, About PDF). December 1, 2009 -- EPA has extended the comment period on the proposed enhancements to its Standard for Safer Cleaning Products from November 30 to December 10, 2009. Send comments to David DiFiore at difiore.david @epa.gov
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	Safer Products DfE-recognized products are safer for people and the planet and have eliminated more than 443 million pounds of chemicals of concern.

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