South Korea to Risk Assess Hundreds of Sanitary Pads
Chemical Watch Sunny Lee September 7, 2017 “KWEN tested ten menstruation pads and found that all contained toxic substances in varying quantities. All 22 VOCs... Read More
In a Victory for Public Health, Procter and Gamble Will Disclose Fragrance Ingredients
In a move that sets a new industry precedent, the world’s largest consumer products company, Procter and Gamble (P&G), announced it will voluntarily start disclosing all fragrance ingredients in their products.
Talking Natural Women’s Health Products with Smart Girl Meika Hollender from Sustain Natural
Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls Heather Mason August 11, 2017 “At Sustain, we put your body first, which means everything from sourcing fair trade latex for... Read More
Environmental Groups Sue FDA to Take Formaldehyde Out of Salons
Environmental Working Group Monica Amarelo August 7, 2017 “The Food and Drug Administration has failed to act on dangerous hair straighteners that contain unsafe levels... Read More
Environmental Groups Sue FDA to Take Formaldehyde Out of Salons
The Food and Drug Administration has failed to act on dangerous hair straighteners that contain unsafe levels of formaldehyde and pose a significant health hazard to consumers and salon workers, the Environmental Working Group and Women’s Voices for the Earth allege in a motion filed July 28 in federal district court. The motion is part of the groups' lawsuit against the FDA for its failure to act on a six-year-old petition requesting an investigation into popular hair smoothing treatments that are still sold in stores and salons. These straighteners – often known as keratin treatments or by the name of one prominent brand, Brazilian Blowout – contain formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen and potent allergen.
Californians are Throwing Parties to Put an End to Secret Ingredients in Cleaning Products
Women across California are hosting Green Cleaning Parties in support of The Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (SB 258). Introduced by State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens), SB 258 will give Californians access to information on hazardous ingredients in the cleaning products they use, including chemicals used in fragrance mixtures—both on the product label and online. If the bill passes, it would be the first such law to take effect in the nation.
Periods Without Plastic
Plastic Pollution Coalition Sarah Wylie July 18, 2017 “Did you know that feminine hygiene companies aren’t required to disclose all of the ingredients in their... Read More
Do You Know What’s In Your Tampons and Pads?
Seventh Generation June 21, 2017 “The law does not require companies to disclose which ingredients they use in tampons and pads. Seventh Generation and Women’s... Read More
Do You Know What Your Tampon Is Made Of?
HelloFlo Shaye DiPasquale June 20, 2017 “In May, Democratic Representative Grace Meng of New York introduced the Menstrual Products Right to Know Act, a bill that would require manufacturers... Read More
Statement of Support: Rep. Ruiz’s Cleaning Product Right to Know Act
Women’s Voices for the Earth supports the recently introduced Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (H.R. 2728) sponsored by California Congressman Raul Ruiz. The legislation requires ingredient labeling for household and institutional cleaning products. Under current U.S. law, cleaning products are not required to disclose ingredients.