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| J&J to remove harmful chemicals from adult products by 2015 Reuters August 16th, 2012 Johnson & Johnson announced plans to eliminate several harmful chemicals like formaldehyde from its line of consumer products meant for adults by the end of 2015, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. |
| J&J First to Promise Toxin-Free Products by Daniel J. DeNoon, WebMD August 15th, 2012 Johnson & Johnson, maker of brands including Aveeno, Neutrogena, and Johnson's Baby Shampoo, says it will remove controversial chemicals from all its baby and adult products by 2015. |
| Johnson & Johnson Plans To Reformulate Products CBS Local August 15th, 2012 As part of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of advocacy groups are urging manufacturers to remove the worrisome chemicals.In response to this pressure, Johnson & Johnson is going to reformulate its products over the next three years. |
| J&J Removing Harsh Chemicals From Products by 2015 The Associated Press August 15th, 2012 Johnson & Johnson plans to remove trace amounts of potentially cancer-causing and other dangerous chemicals from nearly all its adult toiletries and cosmetic products worldwide within 3 1/2 years. |
| Salon Week of Action in D.C. Tousled July 31st, 2012 Last week I had the honor of accompanying the National Healthy Nail and Beauty Salon Alliance and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to Washington, D.C. where we lobbied to pass the Safe Cosmetics Act in an attempt to protect salon workers and consumers from toxic chemicals. |
| How Safe Are Your Cosmetics? by Rachel Pomerance, US News July 31st, 2012 Examining the make up of our makeup |
| Salon workers rally on Hill for ban on Brazilian Blowout by Jeremy P. Jacobs, E&E News July 26th, 2012 More than a dozen salon workers from across the country descended on Washington, D.C., yesterday calling on lawmakers and regulators to ban the controversial hair straightening product Brazilian Blowout. |
| Sunscreen scandal: Ingredient used in major brands falsely marketed as non-nano Friends of the Earth July 24th, 2012 Finding raises health concerns for consumers in Australia and the U.S., sparks formal complaint |
| Chemicals in personal care products may increase risk of diabetes in women Brigham and Women's Hospital July 13th, 2012 Brigham and Women's Hospital study is the first to examine an association between phthalates and diabetes in a large population of American women |
| Green Good Housekeeping Seal: Criteria for Cleaning and Beauty Products
Good Housekeeping July 10th, 2012 For the Beauty and Cleaning product categories, a product that earns the Green Good Housekeeping Seal cannot contain certain harmful ingredients or any ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) above 0.001%, produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) above a certain threshold, or have been tested on animals within the last five years (unless required by government regulation). |
| EC deems formaldehyde equivalent unsafe for use in hair straighteners by Andrew McDougall, Cosmetics Design July 10th, 2012 The European Commission believes the use of methylene glycol/formaldehyde at 0.2 per cent formaldehyde equivalent is not considered safe in hair straighteners following a meeting held on the subject in June. |
| If looks could kill CBS42 June 30th, 2012 A federal analysis of 400 popular shades of lipstick showed each contained trace amounts of lead. Still, the amount of lead found in 380 of the products tested was greater than the maximum 0.1 parts per million (ppm) allowed in candy bars. |
| Chuck Norris takes on toxic suds in baby shampoo by Chuck Norris, WND June 30th, 2012 Discovers America's trust in 'no more tears' may be unfounded |
| Discount Retail Chains Importing PVC Packaging in Violation of State Laws Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse June 29th, 2012 For one brand of personal care products, eleven PVC packages were tested, including three different products purchased in 7 states over several months, and all failed for excessive cadmium. |
| How to avoid chemicals in common baby products
by Julie Revelant, Fox June 27th, 2012 Your baby smells even more beautiful after her bath, but as you wash her hair, lather her up with soap, and then slather on lotion, you could actually be exposing her to toxic chemicals. |
| Phthalate, Environmental Chemical Is Linked to Higher Rates of Childhood Obesity ScienceDaily June 26th, 2012 Obese children show greater exposure than nonobese children to a phthalate, a chemical used to soften plastics in some children's toys and many household products, according to a new study, which found that the obesity risk increases according to the level of the chemical found in the bloodstream. |
| Ethnic cosmetics market is doing well despite recession, says market researcher by Michelle Yeoman, Cosmetics Design June 25th, 2012 According to a recent report by US market researcher, Packaged Facts, the market for cosmetic products aimed at consumers of ethnic origin is fast growing as figures reveal it rose to $3 billion in 2011. |
| Antibacterials in Personal-Care Products Linked to Allergy Risk in Children Johns Hopkins Children's Center June 18th, 2012 Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and other personal-care products may make children more prone to a wide range of food and environmental allergies, according to new research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. |
| One Down, The Rest Of My (Long) Life To Go by Alejandra Owens, AARP Blog June 15th, 2012 One year ago this month, I heard the words that turned my world upside down. “You have breast cancer.” |
| Spray Tan Risks: Dihydroxyacetone Chemical Could Damage DNA, ABC News Finds Huffington Post June 13th, 2012 A chemical in spray tan could possibly alter and damage DNA, according to an investigation by ABC News. |
