California to Ban New Quartz Countertops Amid Health Concerns

08-10-2026 21:44 via cnet.com

California to Ban New Quartz Countertops Amid Health Concerns

Quartz countertops are made through a process that releases crystalline silica, which can lead to numerous health conditions like silicosis.

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