Testimony & Official Correspondence

In 2013, California proposed a maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 micrograms per liter (μg/L) for hexavalent chromium. EWG, in conjunction with the Natural Resources Defense Council, Clean Water Action and others, submitted comments to the California Department of Public Health strongly opposing the proposed standard and urging the Department to move to a health protective standard.

Key Issues: 

Toxics

Chromium-6

Citing the soaring number of wireless devices in the hands of children,
long-standing flaws in federal cell phone radiation standards and new
science raising questions about cell phone safety, 12 public health and
consumer groups are calling on the government to revamp the standards to
better protect both young people and adults.

Key Issues: 

Consumer Products

Cell Phones

Testimony of Kenneth A. Cook

President
Environmental Working Group

Before the
Committee on Environment and Public Works
United States Senate

On

Strengthening Public Health Protections by Addressing Toxic Chemical Threats

July 31, 2013

Key Issues: 

Toxics

Chemical Policy (TSCA)

Heather White testifies before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy on Regulation of New Chemicals, Protection of Confidential Business Information,  and Innovation

Key Issues: 

Toxics

Chemical Policy (TSCA)