Vermont to pass bittering bill!

Kudos to Vermont! Their lawmakers have approved a bill (House Bill 6) to help prevent accidental ingestion of antifreeze. This was signed by the governor just last month. Typically, antifreeze - otherwise known as ethylene glycol (EG) - has a sweet taste, making it toxic to animals and children. With this new bill which goes into effect immediately, antifreeze manufacturers are requested to add a bittering agent to help deter ingestion. For the antifreeze manufacturers, this is a smart move - especially since it removes them from any liability should antifreeze be ingested.