FDA sued for ignoring dangers of formaldehyde in hair-straightening products
Natural News David Gutierrez January 24, 2017 “Formaldehyde is real hard to avoid in our culture, so they don’t know when they’re going to be... Read More
The Disturbing Reason the FDA is Being Sued Over Keratin Hair Treatments
Popsugar Emily Orofino December 18, 2016 “The known carcinogen is reportedly used in small amounts, which seems like an afterthought if you only undergo the... Read More
Lawsuit Urges FDA to Protect Salon Workers, Consumers from Formaldehyde
Women's Voices for the Earth and EWG file a joint lawsuit, charging that FDA has failed to adequately respond to the concerns raised about the health risks associated with formaldehyde in keratin hair products.
Group Sues FDA Over Formaldehyde in Hair-straightening Products
CNN Susan Scutti December 14, 2016 “As Scranton put it, “formaldehyde is real hard to avoid in our culture, so they don’t know when they’re... Read More
Environmental Leaders Call on President-Elect Trump to Renounce Hate
This week, two Women’s Voices for the Earth Board Members and one Member Emeritus joined a national coalition of environmental leaders in calling on President-elect Trump to renounce hate.
Big Market for Black Cosmetics, but Less-Hazardous Choices Limited
Environmental Working Group Monica Amarelo December 6, 2016 “’This report makes clear the lack of safer alternatives for Black women,’ said Jamie McConnell, director of... Read More
Woman Awarded $70M After Contracting Cancer From Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder
Natural News David Gutierrez November 2, 2016 “Alexandra Scranton, director of science and research at Women’s Voices for the Earth, has characterized Johnson and Johnson’s... Read More
On the One Year Anniversary of a Feminist Victory
On October 13, 2015 our women’s rally at Procter and Gamble's headquarters moved the world's largest consumer products corporation to began voluntarily listing some ingredients in Tampax tampons and Always pads. This is a victory for women everywhere. Learn more!
SC Johnson Considers ‘Rethink’ on Galaxolide
Chemical Watch Tammy Lovell October 13, 2016 “American multinational SC Johnson has agreed to “carefully review” scientific data on the synthetic musk galaxolide. The move comes amid... Read More
Leading Scientists, Health Professionals Urge SC Johnson to Eliminate Toxic Galaxolide From Products
Today, national women’s health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), released an open-letter signed by leading national scientists, academics, and health professionals urging S.C. Johnson & Son (SCJ) to remove the fragrance chemical, Galaxolide, from its products.
