New Ban on Cosmetic Chemicals in California Good for All US Consumers

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.

Another Talc-Cancer Verdict Gets Tossed

A New Jersey appeals court has thrown out a $223.8 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson that a jury had awarded to four plaintiffs who argued they developed cancer from being exposed to asbestos in the company’s talc powder products.

Exposure to Carcinogens from Personal Care Products: Survey

The results from a a new survey indicate that on average, U.S. consumers are exposed to two ingredients linked to cancer from their personal care products every day.

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”.

WA State Bans PFAS, Formaldehyde, Lead, Phthalates from Cosmetics

Washington state bans PFAS, Phthalates and other toxins from cosmetics and personal care products.

Cancer-Causing PFAS Chemicals Discovered in Contact Lenses

The results of new laboratory testing have revealed extremely high levels of organic fluorine, a marker of toxic PFAS chemicals, in every kind of contact lens tested.

Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Shampoo, Lotion, Cleaning Products: Study

The results of a new scientific study demonstrated that consumer products release more than 5,000 tons of chemicals inside our homes and workplaces that are known to cause cancer, adversely affect sexual function and fertility in adults or harm developing fetuses.

Johnson & Johnson Wants to Settle Out of Court with Talc Cancer Victims

The Johnson & Johnson (J&J) corporation has proposed a settlement with cancer victims from their talc products.

Chemicals in Feminine Hygiene Products may Trigger Preterm Birth: Study

The results of a new scientific study suggest that chemicals from personal care/feminine hygiene products may play a role in causing spontaneous preterm births.

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.