NGO backs proposed New York menstrual products disclosure rule
Chemical Watch by Tammy Lovell WVE testing detects undisclosed VOCs in tampons A US NGO is backing legislation requiring manufacturers to list the ingredients in... Read More
CIR Objectivity In Safety Substantiation Questioned By Women’s Voices for Earth
Rose Sheet by Lauren Nardella In a report released April 24, WVE highlights what it says are CIR’s shortcomings, pointing out a conflict of interest... Read More
Congressional Appropriators Press FDA For Feminine Cleanser Guidance
Rose Sheet by Lauren Nardella Colorants approved exclusively for external use are central to concerns raised about feminine wash products by NGO Women’s Voices for... Read More
Bothered by fragrances? This story will be a breath of fresh air.
The Washington Post - Article addresses growing concern from consumers bothered by fragrance. Recommends Women's Voices for the Earth fragrance-free DIY products and our work for safer cleaning products.
A Guide to Menstrual Products: What You Put in Your Vagina Matters
Article from Mothering Magazine - Many of us limit the number of potentially hazardous products in our lives, but our vaginas don’t always get the same consideration.
After a slow start, South Korea’s #MeToo movement has exploded
Article in Quartz - featuring feminism in South Korea, including breaking down cultural taboos associated with vaginal health and menstruation.
NGOs call on US firm to reveal chemicals in feminine products
Chemical Watch article - NGOs join Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE) to ask makers of Summer's Eve to address toxic chemicals and lack of ingredient disclosure in their wipes, sprays, washes and more.
Fragrance body adds phthalates to industry transparency list
Chemical Watch article - Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE) expresses concern that five phthalates were among those recently added to IFRA fragrance list.
P&G Becomes Improbable Supporter of Ingredient Disclosure Rule
Bloomberg Businessweek Lauren Coleman-Lochner December 7, 2017 “Proponents of the California law say there’s plenty to be concerned about in household cleaners, including ingredients that... Read More
Buy Cleaning Products? A New Law Has Your Back
NRDC Corey Binns November 27, 2017 “Having this information can help people make better decisions to protect their health not only day to day but... Read More