California Quartz Ban Looms; Industry Shifts to Silica-Free Alternatives

California is moving toward banning engineered quartz countertops due to silicosis risks among workers, prompting manufacturers and retailers to pivot to alternative materials. The ban, if enacted, would be a first in the U.S. and could reshape the countertop industry nationwide. Uncertainty remains over the final regulatory timeline and scope.

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