A new ban on toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products is good news not just for California consumers but consumers of cosmetics and personal care products all across the U.S.
Category: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC)
Mainstream Media Finally Reports on Toxic Chemicals in Period Products
Another independent laboratory, this time hired by the NYT, looked for signs of PFAS in 44 period products—including period underwear, tampons, menstrual cups, and more. Their lab conclusions were similar to the results uncovered earlier this year: A surprising number of period/incontinence/personal hygiene products being used by consumers today contain toxic chemicals such as PFAS–including products labeled as “PFAS-Free”.
FDA Denies Petition to Ban Food Packaging Chemicals
The FDA has denied a petition urging the agency to consider a ban of phthalate chemicals used in plastic food packaging.
Toxic Fashion: Chemicals in Clothing are Getting People Sick
Toxic chemicals in fabric make an appearance in everything from sports bras and leggings, to t-shirts, underwear and socks, to yellow bath towels, to airline and school uniforms and children’s clothes. Some of the chemicals scientists have found in garments include PFAS, tributyl phosphate, the antifungal dimethyl fumarate, disperse dyes, lead, arsenic and endocrine disrupting BPA and phthalates, among others.
Half of US Households have Toxic PFAS Coming Out of Faucets, says Government Study
According to a government study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health problems.
Forever At Risk: Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Makeup, Lotions
According to a new study, users of cosmetics and personal care products are exposing themselves to toxic PFAS chemicals that are linked with serious health consequences and may remain in their bodies forever.
High PFAS Levels in Popular Smoothies: Lawsuit
Green Goodness smoothie manufacturer, Bolthouse Farms, is being accused in a new class-action lawsuit of deceiving customers about toxic PFAS chemicals in their drinks.
Capri Sun Juice Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals: Lawsuit
A consumer has filed a lawsuit against Kraft Heinz Company, the maker of Capri Sun juice drink, because the drink contains toxic PFAS chemicals.
Consumers Want Products Free of Harmful Chemicals: Poll
The results of a new national poll reveal that most consumers want the U.S. government to require products to be screened for harmful chemicals and proven safe before market approval.
US PFAS Contamination Map: Study
Scientists have found there are over 50,000 PFAS-contaminated sites throughout the United States. See the map.
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