PCC supports Saving America’s Pollinators Act

PCC joined the Center for Food Safety and other businesses and organization around the country in endorsing the Saving America’s Pollinators Act of 2013. Read Landmark Pollinator Protection Bill Announced in Congress from Center for Food Safety, about the bill and why it was introduced.

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Opposition to Monsanto Supreme Court Petition

PCC signed on to a letter opposing Monsanto’s petition to the Supreme Court requesting a review of the California court case Monsanto Company v. Hardeman, which found in favor of the plaintiffs that Round Up can cause cancer.

Impact of diazinon on health and the environment

To EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs, re: Docket OPP-34225, urging EPA to cancel all uses of diazinon.

Comments on Proposed Food Safety Rule

PCC submitted comments on the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) final proposed rule for updates to the Food Safety Code, expressing overall support for DOH’s efforts but also continuing to push for expanded refillable container options.