<p>On Thursday, California Department of Toxic Substances regulators <a target=_blank href=https://dtsc.ca.gov/PressRoom/upload/News_Release_T-06-16.pdf>launched a program</a> that will require manufacturers to eliminate chemicals known to cause illnesses, such as cancer, from their products, the <a target=_blank href=http://www.contracostatimes.com/rss/ci_25336143><em>Contra Costa Times</