The Nation’s First Menstrual Products Disclosure Law Goes into Effect in New York
Companies selling tampons, pads, menstrual cups or period underwear in New York State are now required to disclose all intentionally added ingredients on product labels.
In 2019, New York became the first state in the nation to require period product makers to disclose ingredients by passing A.164-A/S.2387, introduced by Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) and Senator Roxanne J. Persaud (D-District 19). The law went into effect this October. There is no federal requirement to disclose, and without requirements, regulations or clear standards, only a few companies were voluntarily providing limited ingredient information. While passed in New York, this law sets a new precedent for period product ingredient disclosure.
Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics: Congress to Investigate
Mercury, Lead, Formaldehyde Found in Many Body-Care Products Congressional Hearing March 27 with Energy & Commerce Committee For Immediate Release: March 22, 2011 Contact: Stacy... Read More
Nail Polishes Test Positive for Toxic Chemicals Despite Label Claims
Consumers and nail salon workers can’t trust labels, highlighting the need for meaningful regulation of cosmetics See if your favorite polish contains toxic chemicals. For... Read More
Hair Treatment Alert
Today’s TMJ Channel 4 Courtny Gerrish May 4, 2011 MILWAUKEE – They say beauty is pain, but a new hair smoothing treatment could be taking... Read More
Salon, Stylist Input Needed for Environmental Health Survey
Organization assessing salon product use and practices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2014 MISSOULA, Mont. — A national nonprofit headquartered in Missoula is asking stylists... Read More
Period Health Policies: Is Your State Working to Make Menstrual Equity a Priority?
The work to achieve menstrual equity continues with policies being introduced on the state and federal level to increase access, affordability, and safety of period products.
Frizz or formaldehyde? Hair product poses dilemma.
“Suffer for beauty” has been taken to a whole new level with recent controversy surrounding a trendy hair treatment called the Brazilian Blowout. Tests conducted by the state of Oregon earlier this month determined that the product contains unsafe ...
Government says 2 common materials pose risk of cancer.
The New York Times Gardiner Harris June 10, 2011 WASHINGTON — The government issued warnings on Friday about two materials used daily by millions... Read More
Formaldehyde in Cosmetics: What’s the Verdict?
Women’s Health Lisette Mejia October 3, 2011 It’s no secret that some cosmetics contain chemicals, although recognizing which ones are harmful at what levels may... Read More
FDA Must Act to Protect Salon Workers from Formaldehyde
To protect the health of salon workers, WVE, EWG and salon workers from across the nation, filed a citizen petition asking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action on this dangerous chemical.