Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022: MOCRA Explained
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA) is the first time federal cosmetics law has been updated in over 80 years. There are many requirements in the law that move the safety of cosmetics forward and will help advance salon worker health and safety. There are also some requirements that could have been stronger. Learn more!
A Lover’s Guide to a Non-Toxic Valentine’s Day
Aww, Valentine’s Day. A day for romance, wining and dining, cuddling, chocolate, lovemaking, and of course, showing your affection by showering yourself and your beloved with toxic chemicals. (Wait, what?)
‘Proprietary Ingredients’ Should Not Come Before Children’s Health. Ever.
The youngest of my three children, Brandon, has an unusual medical condition that has greatly affected his life. He has a severe, life-threatening allergy to the chemicals (fragrance) used in Axe Body Spray.
One sniff is all it takes
Salon Brian Joseph Feb. 3, 2016 Scented household products may be hazardous to our health …”‘There’s a real kind of state of ignorance on the... Read More
Ingredient Disclosure: Moving the Market to Safer Products
In 2007, when our Household Hazards report was released, virtually no cleaning product companies were disclosing any ingredients on a website or label — even if the ingredients were linked to cancer or reproductive harm like infertility and birth defects.
Scents and Sensitivity.
Huffington Post March 8, 2013 Molly Rauch Before Heather Collins enrolled her five-year-old daughter, Sophie, in ballet classes at the local recreation center in Boulder,... Read More
Fragrance Chemicals Toxic to Many
United Press International February 21, 2013 Allergic reaction and sensitivity to fragrance chemicals in cleaning and personal care products affects millions, a U.S. women’s health... Read More
Fragrance Allergies Common Unsuspected Culprit in Skin Conditions, Report Finds
Environmental Health Group Advocates for Immediate Disclosure of Secret Fragrance Ingredients FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 20, 2013 MISSOULA, Mont. – A new report by the... Read More
How disclosing fragrance ingredients can pass the sniff test
GreenBiz.com November 9, 2012 Erin Switalski The prevalence of allergic diseases has continued to rise in the industrialized world in the last 50 years. Allergic... Read More