The health risks of secret chemicals in fragrance Makers of popular perfumes, colognes and body sprays market their scents with terms like “floral,” “exotic” and “musky.” What they don’t say is that many fragrances are a complex cocktail of synthetic chemicals – often...
The story of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and the growing market demand for safer products This report documents how BCPP’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics grew into a national coalition of nonprofit women’s, environmental, health, faith, consumer and worker...
Two years after public outrage about cancer-causing chemicals in baby shampoo, America’s leading baby shampoo is caught in a double standard. BCPP’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics purchased and reviewed labels of Johnson’s Baby Shampoo sold in 13 countries for...
A product testing report An unwelcome visitor may be joining your Thanksgiving feast: the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA). This hormonally active chemical in the lining of canned foods has been linked to breast cancer and a host of other health concerns. What’s meant...
A product testing report Bisphenol A is a toxic chemical lurking in your child’s Campbell’s Disney Princess soup, in her Chef Boyardee pasta with meatballs, even in her organic Annie’s cheesy ravioli. Yet you won’t find BPA on any ingredient label. What’s meant to be...
“Who’s Naughty and Who’s Nice?” Ranking Retailers on their Commitment to Personal Care Product and Cosmetics Safety Products such as baby shampoo, lipstick, lotions, and nail products often contain chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, infertility and other...
The Dangers of Prenatal BPA Exposure Thanks to public outcry in response to the mounting scientific evidence of bisphenol A (BPA) toxicity, BPA is no longer used in baby bottles or infant formula containers. But a closer look at the science reveals that this focus on...
State of the Evidence No one should face a breast cancer diagnosis because of their job. Unfortunately, workers across a wide range of sectors, from teachers to firefighters, have a significantly higher chance of facing the disease than the general population does....
Chemical Linked to Breast Cancer in Skin Care Newly published test results show that a toxic contaminant linked to cancer known as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was found in anti-aging products from beloved brands Garnier and CoverGirl. Read our...
Unmasking toxic chemicals in kids’ makeup In a follow-up to our 2009 report, recent lab tests show that kids’ face paint and makeup still contain frightening ingredients like arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and lead. We also found other creepy chemicals, such as...
