U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced they have ordered rail company Norfolk Southern to test the derailment area for dioxins, a dangerous and persistent class of pollutants.
Category: Personal Care Chemicals
Black Salon Workers have Increased Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
A new study has revealed that Black and Hispanic hair salon stylists may be at increased risk due to higher levels of various endocrine-disrupting chemicals in their urine.
Gel Manicures may Trigger Cancer: Study
Results from a new scientific study suggest that nail polish dryers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to cure gel nail polish emit potentially dangerous rays that lead to cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells after only just one 20-minute session.
Most Kids Use Toxic Face Paints and Body Care Products: Study
According to the results of a new scientific study, most U.S. children are using cosmetics and body care products that could contain carcinogens and other toxic chemicals.
J&J Scheme Fails, Cancer Victims Prevail
Johnson and Johnson’s plan to get out of paying cancer victims has hit the wall.
Personal Care Product Chemicals may be Linked to Preterm Births
A new study indicates that chemicals from personal care products may contribute to spontaneous preterm births.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Period Underwear and Other Feminine Products with Chemicals of Concern
A period underwear manufacturer recently settled a class action lawsuit claiming its products contain harmful chemicals, including PFAS. The lawsuit brings attention to the number of toxic chemicals in feminine products overall.
Carcinogenic Formaldehyde Uncovered in Popular Beauty Products
Formaldehyde has recently been uncovered in numerous beauty products in the U.S. In fact, scientists found 26 of 40 different beauty product samples tested contained formaldehyde in amounts that can be harmful to humans.
Personal Care Products Safety Act: New Federal Law
New provisions from the Personal Care Products Safety Act were signed into law as part of the fiscal year 2023 government funding bill. The bipartisan legislation intends to protect consumer health and strengthen the Food and Drug Administration’s authority to ensure the safety of personal care products and their ingredients.
Ban on Chemical Levels in Laundry Detergents: NY State
Effective January 1, 2023, New York State established a new legal limit on the amount of some toxic cancer-causing chemicals that can be found in many popular cleaning, personal care, and cosmetic products.
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