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Maine Nonprofit Pushes Ban On Formaldehyde In Kids' Art Supplies
Defend Our Health wants formaldehyde banned from children's markers and has built a free database for parents to check products.
Maine Business Wire reported on Defend Our Health on September 28, 2026.
September 28, 2026
Maine nonprofit Defend Our Health is calling for a statewide ban on formaldehyde in children's markers and pens after reviewing chemical disclosures from major retailers, NEWS CENTER Maine reported. Defend Our Health has also built a free database so parents can check which art supplies contain the chemical.

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Defend Our Health wants formaldehyde banned from children's markers and has built a free database for parents to check products.