What does Chapter 13 of the Health and Safety Code focus on?

Chapter 13 of the Health and Safety Code is specifically focused on the availability and use of toxins in consumer products. This chapter is designed to address public health and safety by regulating how toxic substances are used in manufacturing and consumer goods. It outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers and distributors in ensuring that their products do not pose a risk to consumers or the environment. By concentrating on toxins in consumer products, this chapter aims to educate the public and protect them from harmful exposures, thereby contributing significantly to overall health and safety standards.

This focus on toxins distinguishes it from other areas addressed in the Health and Safety Code, such as food safety, emergency medical services, and waste management, which are covered in different chapters with specific regulations and guidelines pertinent to those topics. Each of these areas serves its distinct purpose in safeguarding public health, but Chapter 13's emphasis is uniquely on managing and controlling toxic substances to mitigate health risks associated with consumer products.