Cosmetics Companies File for ‘Trade Secret’ Status
Move skirts disclosure of toxic chemicals in new California database FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2014 SACRAMENTO—Twenty-two companies have requested trade secret status to avoid... Read More
New Study: Toxic Phthalates Declining in Cosmetics Thanks to Consumer Demand
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ Advocacy Campaigns Behind Changing Consumer and Industry Behavior FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2014 San Francisco—Exposure to certain toxic phthalates has... Read More
Walmart Announces Prohibition of 10 Toxic Chemicals and Increased Disclosure of Ingredients
September 12, 2013 – Today, the world’s largest retailer, Walmart, announced that it will begin a process to phase out at least 10 harmful chemicals... Read More
Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics, Shampoos, Targeted by Congress
Federal legislation introduced today will ensure all cosmetics are safe For Immediate Release: March 21st, 2013 Contact: Margie Kelly, 541-222-9699, mkelly@breastcancerfund.org Shannon... Read More
Industry Influence Dominates Historic Hearing on Toxic Cosmetics
Regulatory Fight Could Turn Ugly as Congress Seeks to Overhaul Cosmetics Regulations For Immediate Release: March 28, 2012 Contact: Stacy Malkan, stacy@safecosmetics.org, 202-321-6963; Stephenie Hendricks,... Read More
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
Hundreds of Lipsticks Contaminated with Lead, Reports New FDA Study
Levels up to twice as high as previously reported; L’Oreal worst offender For Immediate Release: February 7th, 2012 (Washington, DC) — A new analysis of... Read More
