As part of the emergency rule to ban flavored vapor products, the Washington State Board of Health adopted an emergency rule that bans the sale of vapor products containing vitamin E acetate. The CDC identified vitamin E acetate as a chemical of concern and stated that, until the relationship of vitamin E acetate and lung health is better characterized, it is important that vitamin E acetate not be added to vapor products. The ban applies to the sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell or offer for sale vapor products containing vitamin E acetate at any location or by any means. You can read more about the Washington State Board of Health’s Rulemaking on vapor products HERE.
OLYMPIA — Aug. 28,2024 — They support Little League teams, community food banks and local seniors shopping on fixed incomes, but Washington’s small, independent grocers are increasingly in need of help themselves to compete with big-box retailers and commercial grocery chains.
Read MoreYesterday, Governor Inslee rescinded Proclamation 20-82, which delayed the plastic bag ban. The plastic bag ban was initially supposed to take effect on January 1, 2021 after passing in the 2020 Legislative Session. The proclamation will expire at 11:59 PM on September 30, 2021, which means the plastic bag ban will be effective as of 12:00 AM on October 1.
Read MoreThis memorandum addresses, at a high level, potential liability concerns and provides recommendations for grocers related to varying state and local COVID-19 mask requirements.
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