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Safer Choice

Safer Choice News

Learn more about tools and resources to connect with Safer Choice.

Program News

Date News Item
September 24, 2020 EPA congratulates the 2020 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners! Learn more about the winners.
September 25, 2019 EPA congratulates the 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners. Learn more about the winners.
December 4, 2018 EPA recognized the 2018 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners at a ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Learn more about the winners.
May 14, 2018 EPA welcomed attendees to the 2018 Safer Choice Partner and Stakeholder Summit. Learn more about the 2018 Summit and download presentation materials.
May 5, 2017 EPA congratulates the 2017 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners. Learn more about the winners.
November 17, 2016 EPA welcomed attendees to the second annual Safer Choice Partner and Stakeholder Summit in November 2016. Learn more about the Summit and download presentation materials.
April 28, 2016 EPA congratulates all of the 2016 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners. Learn more about the winners.
December 16, 2015 EPA welcomed attendees to the first annual Safer Choice Partner and Stakeholder Summit in November 2015. 
Learn more about the Summit and download presentation materials.
September 8, 2015 EPA announces final alternatives assessments for flame retardants used in flexible polyurethane foam and printed circuit boards.
June 10, 2015 EPA congratulates all of the 2015 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners. Learn more about the winners.
March 4, 2015 EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy announces the new Safer Choice label. Read her blog post
March 4, 2015

EPA is pleased to announce the new Safer Choice label to help consumers and purchasers find safer products. Learn more about the labelRead about the accompanying updates to the standard and criteria.