New Federal Bill Will Be the First in the Nation to Ensure That Beauty and Personal Care Products Are Safe for All
The Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019 is the only federal bill that holds cosmetic companies accountable for the safety of the ingredients in their products; requires supply chain transparency and industry sharing of safety data to help level the playing field for small, clean cosmetic companies; closes the federal labeling loophole that allows secret – often toxic fragrance chemicals – to hide in cosmetic products; bans most animal testing; and tackles the profuse exposure to toxic chemicals experienced by communities of color and professional salon workers.
New Study Finds BPA on 95% of Dollar Bills Tested–Receipts Probable Source, Study Says
Women’s Voices for the Earth December 8, 2010 A new study was released today giving new meaning to the phrase “toxic assets.” “On The Money:... Read More
New Data Reveals One-Third of All Fragrance Chemicals Linked to Human, Environmental Harm
New data compiled by environmental health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), reveals that a third of all fragrance chemicals currently in use are either known to be toxic, or considered potentially toxic by scientists around the world.
This data fully compliments a report released today by Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP), which tested household products and clearly revealed the presence of harmful fragrance chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive harm, and respiratory toxicity that do not appear on the label.
New Report Exposes Cleaning Industry’s Filthy Truth
When cleaning product manufacturers assure you that product safety is their highest priority, do you ever wonder if their definition of “safe” might differ from yours?
Why Always’ New #LikeAGirl Ad is Hypocritical
Highlighting girl's empowerment while keeping ingredients secret... hmm...
Tip of the Month: Our Favorite New Year Resolutions for 2015
Resolutions that do good, and feel good too! Take a look at a few of our favorite ambitions for 2015.
How a New Trade Deal Threatens Your Health
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could lead to a gutting of environmental standards and consumer protections.
Cuomo Signs Bill Making New York The First State To Mandate Ingredient List for Tampons
Forbes by Estrella Jaramillo …”A Bill Long Time In The Making Women’s Voices for the Earth, an advocate group that has been involved with ingredient... Read More
Is EPA’s New Labeling Program Really a Safer Choice?
Bottom line: fragrance should not be allowed in products that carry the Safer Choice label....
New Podcast Persistent and Pervasive: Feminists Take on Toxics
Women are exposed to many chemicals of concern on a daily basis from the use of personal care products, cosmetics, and cleaning products. As awareness of... Read More