Amid Calls from Scientists, Health Professionals and Women Nationwide, SC Johnson Announces it will Eliminate Harmful Fragrance Chemical Galaxolide
In a major victory for ingredient safety, SC Johnson (Glade®, Windex®, Pledge®) confirmed last week that it is transitioning away from the toxic fragrance chemical, Galaxolide.
Fragrance disclosure turned on its head
Cattermole Consulting Inc. Amanda Cattermole March 19, 2017 “Unilever will list the chemicals in fragrances on their website. In addition, individual product information will be... Read More
Disclosing Ingredients in Cleaning Products? Why All the Fuss?
How important is it to get this ingredient disclosure? Are there really harmful ingredients hiding in the cleaning products we use in our homes? Unfortunately, it appears that there are.
California Introduces the Cleaning Product Right to Know Act!
If it passes companies will no longer be able to keep ingredients linked to birth defects, cancer, fertility problems, allergens, and asthma a secret.
Business coalition backs California cleaning product disclosure bill
Chemical Watch Tammy Lovell February 9, 2017 “The coalition believes the law is needed because existing California chemicals laws, such as Proposition 65 and the... Read More
Bill Would Give Californians Right to Know What’s in Cleaning Products
The Cleaning Product Right to Know Act calls for manufacturers to disclose the product’s ingredients and contaminants of concern, in order of concentration – including the chemicals used in fragrance mixtures – both on the product label and online.
Bill Would Give Californians Right to Know What’s in Cleaning Products
EWG Monica Amarelo February 8, 2017 “Women are still doing the majority of housework, and those employed in the housekeeping industry are predominately women,” said... Read More
Fight for Your Health, Fight for Government Transparency
Without transparency, we can't ensure systems companies use to determine product safety are adequate and protecting our health. Same goes for government.
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
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!