Resolution: 933( I-26) Page 2 of 2
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RESOLVED, that our American Medical Association support California’ s proposed emergency regulation to prohibit the fabrication of engineered stone countertops and similar products containing more than 1 % crystalline silica( New HOD Policy); and be it further
RESOLVED, that our AMA oppose the sale, installation, and use of high-silica-content engineered stone countertops across the United States( New HOD Policy); and be it further
RESOLVED, that our AMA recommends the industrial and commercial use of low-silica-content engineered stone products and other safer alternatives( New HOD Policy); and be it further
RESOLVED, that our AMA support the recommendations of the American Thoracic Society workshop report, Silicosis in the Artificial Stone Countertop Industry, including strengthening surveillance, improving access to screening and care, and advancing higher-order prevention strategies, including the elimination or substitution of high-silica engineered stone with lowersilica or other safer alternatives.( New HOD Policy)
Fiscal Note: Minimal – less than $ 5,000 Received: 9 / 22 / 26
REFERENCES
1. Gandhi SA, Liu GY, Fazio JC, et al. Silicosis in the artificial stone countertop industry: An official American Thoracic Society workshop report. Ann Am Thorac Soc. Published online June 26, 2026. doi: 10.1093 / annalsats / aaoag176.
RELEVANT AMA POLICY
Silicosis from Work with Engineered Stone D-365.994 Our AMA encourages physicians and other health professionals to report diagnosed or suspected cases of silicosis consistent with NIOSH guidance and supports preventive measures to reduce worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica. AMA policy also supports establishing silicosis registries, state compensation mechanisms for affected workers, and action by state medical associations to prevent silicosis and support recognition and compensation of workers with occupational disease. [ Res. 901, I-23 ]