Chemical Regulation
A senior Chinese narcotics control official said on Wednesday that China and the United States have maintained steady progress in anti-drug cooperation, as the nation adds 16 substances to its controlled list.
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Traditional dry cleaning relies on perchloroethylene (PERC), a toxic solvent now facing phase-outs in several U.S. states. California completed its PERC ban in dry cleaning facilities in 2023, prompting a shift toward safer alternatives like professional wet cleaning and liquid CO2 methods. These changes aim to reduce environmental harm while effectively cleaning delicate garments.