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Unrecognized Dangers of Formaldehyde Press Release January 10, 2011 Breast and nasal cancer risks from this common consumer goods ingredient
Danger Of Bone Cancer From Fluoride In Toothpaste, Drinking Water Press Release January 24, 2011 Escalating bone care incidence in children may be caused by increased fluoride exposure
Multiple Carcinogens in Johnson & Johnson's Baby Shampoo Press Release December 15, 2011 There are two carcinogenic ingredients in Johnson & Johnson's Baby Shampoo, dioxane and quaternium 15.
Unrecognized Risks of Perricone MD Skin Care Products Press Release January 12, 2010 Nanoparticles in Perricone MD, skincare line
President's Cancer Panel Warns Of Bisphenol-A Toxic Effects Press Release May 20, 2010 More than 130 studies have linked BPA to breast cancer, obesity, and other disorders
Protect Children's Health From Toxic BPA Press Release May 7, 2010 BPA, a common and very dangerous contaminant in consumer goods
Reckless Self-Interest Of The Fragrance Industry Press Release June 28, 2010 People must be protected from toxic ingredients that may cause cancer or fetal, hormonal or reproductive toxicity
Cancer-The Health Risk Behind The Cosmeceutical Mask Press Release October 6, 2009
Unrecognized Cancer and Hormonal Risks of Avon Products Press Release October 8, 2009
Americas Beauty Show Challenges Toxic Salons Press Release March 27, 2009 Hazards of ingredients and products in salons.
Prevent Cancer: Phase Out Toxics in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Press Release July 20, 2009 The CPC and other concerned scientists are calling on the government to require a phase out of carcinogenic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products.
How to Sunbathe Safely Press Release August 14, 2009 Release on hazardous ingredients in sunscreens.
Talcum Powder: The Hidden Dangers Press Release September 30, 2009 Press release on the risks of ovarian cancer from talcum powder.
The FDA Still Ignores the Lethal Risks of Talcum Powder Press Release March 24, 2008
Citizen Petition Seeking a Cancer Warning on Cosmetic Talc Products Petition May 13, 2008 Citizen Petition warning of the risks of ovarian cancer from the application of cosmetic grade talcum powder.
Talcum Powder Can Provoke Deadly Ovarian Cancer Press Release May 15, 2008 Release from Environment News Service, www.ens-newswire.com
Petition Seeking a Cancer Warning on Cosmetic Talc Powder Products Press Release May 19, 2008 Press Release from PR Newswire
Responsibility of the FDA and National Cancer Institute for Cosmetics-Related Escalating Cancer Rates Press Release August 15, 2008 Hazards of cosmetics, and the reckless indifference of the FDA to protect the public.
FDA Remains Asleep at the Wheel on the Dangers of Sunscreens, Besides Other Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Press Release August 7, 2008 Release on the dangers of ingredients in sunscreens.
Time to Protect Babies from Dangerous Products Press Release February 28, 2005 Hazards of ingredients in commonly used baby products.
Spinning the Losing Cancer War Editorial February 23, 2004
REACHing for Control of Carcinogenic Chemicals Press Release May 5, 2004
The Environmental Working Group Report on Personal Care Products: Ambitious, but Flawed Press Release July 1, 2004 Comments on EWG's report, Skin Deep
High Time to Label Fragrance Allergens Press Release August 6, 2004
Phthalates in Cosmetics are Suspect, but Carcinogens Even More So Press Release July 11, 2002 Activist Groups Report on Toxins (phthalates) in Cosmetics
Groups Call for Labeling of Cosmetics and Toiletries, Citing Cancer and Other Health Risks Press Release August 16, 2002 FDA petitioned by citizens
Unreasonable Risk. How to Avoid Cancer from Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: The Neways Story Book 2001
Undisclosed Carcinogens in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Pose Avoidable Risks of Cancer Press Release January 15, 2001 FDA slow to act on phthalate findings
The High Stakes of Cancer Prevention Article 2000 Tikkun Magazine
New Initiatives in Personal Care Product Safety Press Release January 7, 2000
Cosmetic/Toiletry Ingredient Poses Avoidable Cancer Risks Press Release February 22, 1998 Diethanolamine causes liver and kidney cancer in animal studies.
Can Cosmetics Increase Your Risk of Cancer? Press Release October 22, 1996 Petition to FDA urges labeling of products containing DEA toxin
Petition Seeking Cancer Warning on Cosmetics containing DEA Petition October 22, 1996 DEA carcinogenic
Petition Seeking Ban on Lindane Use in Lice/Scabies Cases Petition January 17, 1995 Lindane carcinogenic
CPC and Ralph Nader Release Dirty Dozen Consumer Products List Press Release September 21, 1995 Manufacturers urged to remove toxins from product formulations
Dusting with Cancer: Talc needs Hazard Label Press Release November 17, 1994 CPC urges Drug-stores to label Talc as Carcinogenic
Petition Seeking Hazard Label on Cosmetic Talc Products Petition November 17, 1994 Talc carcinogenic
So You Consider Hair Dye Safe? Letter February 16, 1994 New York Times

 

 

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