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In Major Win for Consumers, Johnson & Johnson Ends Sale of Talc-Based Baby Powders
EWG today welcomed the news that Johnson & Johnson will soon end the sale of talc-based baby powders in the U.S. and Canada, and called on other cosmetic companies to end the use of talc in other...
Alert: Tests Find Asbestos in Talc-Based Eye Shadow Kits
The notorious human carcinogen asbestos has been found in two talc-containing eye shadow palettes, according to laboratory tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group.
EWG Board Member Michelle Pfeiffer Applauds “First Step” Towards Cosmetics Safety Reform
EWG board member Michelle Pfeiffer applauded Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) for taking the first serious action towards updating the woefully outdated law governing the cosmetics industry.
Key House Committee Approves Landmark Cosmetics Safety Legislation
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health today approved landmark cosmetics safety legislation, a significant step toward finally protecting consumers from...
FDA Tests Find Asbestos in Nearly 20 Percent of Cosmetics Products
Laboratory tests commissioned by the federal Food and Drug Administration of talc-based cosmetics products found the notorious carcinogen asbestos in roughly 20 percent of the samples assessed.
Consumers Demand Mandatory Testing of Cosmetics for Asbestos
Nearly 25,000 Americans are urging federal regulators to require the cosmetics industry to test for the presence of asbestos in cosmetics and to share the results.
Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Would Ban Cosmetics With Chemicals Linked to Cancer or Reproductive Harm
On Thursday the California Assembly reintroduced the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, A.B. 2762. If passed, the law would ban 12 toxic ingredients, such as mercury and formaldehyde, from the beauty and...
Revlon First Global Brand To Bring EWG VERIFIED® Clean Cosmetic to Consumers
In a breakthrough move, Revlon becomes the first global brand to bring an EWG VERIFIED® cosmetic product to mass retailers, making affordable clean beauty a reality for millions of discerning...
Alert: Tests Find High Levels of Asbestos in Children’s Makeup Kit
The notorious carcinogen asbestos has been found in a talc-containing eye shadow in a children's toy makeup kit, according to laboratory tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group.
Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Protects Public Health From Lead, Asbestos and Other Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products
Today supporters gathered at the California State Capitol to urge the state Assembly to pass the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, A.B. 495. If passed, the law would ban toxic ingredients like lead, mercury...
EWG: Latest Asbestos Recall of J&J Baby Powder Demands Congressional Action
In response to new asbestos detections of Johnson & Johnson's popular baby powder, EWG today urged Congress to act quickly to require warning labels on products made with talc.
FDA Finds Asbestos in Beauty Plus Products, Issues Voluntary Recall
Trump EPA Dismisses Risks of Notorious Carcinogen Widespread in Tap Water and Consumer Products
The cancer-causing chemical 1,4-dioxane, which contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans and is found in personal care products and other consumer goods, is “not an unreasonable risk”...
Cosmetics Marketed Toward Teens Recalled After Testing Positive for Asbestos, Again
The Food and Drug Administration has once again found talc-based cosmetics marketed to teens contain asbestos.
EWG Board Member Michelle Pfeiffer Urges Congress To Reform Outdated Cosmetics Law
EWG board member Michelle Pfeiffer met with federal lawmakers today to urge them to support bipartisan legislation to reform a woefully outdated law governing the cosmetics industry.
Two-Thirds of Sunscreen Products Offer Inferior Protection or Contain Worrisome Ingredients
Today EWG released its 13th Annual Guide to Sunscreens, which rates the safety and efficacy of more than 1300 SPF products, including sunscreens, daily moisturizers and lip balms with SPF values. EWG...
Michelle Pfeiffer Launches Henry Rose Collection of Fine Fragrances
Today Michelle Pfeiffer launched Henry Rose, a new collection of five distinct scents that meets the Environmental Working Group's rigorous criteria for health, ingredient disclosure and transparency...
EWG: EPA’s Deceptive Action Will Keep Cancer-Causing Formaldehyde Legal for Years
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a confusing and deceptive decision today about the notorious carcinogen formaldehyde: Under the guise of taking action, the decision likely will have the...
Calif. Bill Would Ban Cosmetics With Chemicals Linked to Cancer or Reproductive Harm
Landmark legislation introduced today would ban the use in cosmetics sold in California of 20 highly toxic chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive harm or hormone disruption.
Bill Would Require Warning Labels on Kids’ Cosmetics That Could Contain Asbestos
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) introduced legislation today that would require warning labels on cosmetics that could contain asbestos and are marketed to children.
