Examining the Current State of Cosmetics Hearing – Update
Let your voice be heard by contacting the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health.
Free From “Free From” Part 2
As a result of the re-emergence of the furore about lead in lipsticks, some further thoughts occurred to me that I would like to share here.
Lead Astray by the “Campaign For Scaring Consumers”
A recent FDA study of the lead content in 400 lipsticks found that lead concentrations ranged between 0.02 parts per million (ppm) and 7.17ppm.
Sound the Alarm
Before you sound the alarm that cosmetics are harmful, do the research yourself.
You Don’t Need a “Market Shift” to Buy Safe Cosmetics
The new Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report claims that “industry [can] put virtually any chemical into cosmetics with … no monitoring of health effects.” This statement is misleading at best
Personal Care Products Council Statement on Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ “Market Shift” Report: Industry Safety Initiatives Have Produced Tangible Results
The Personal Care Products Council issued the following statement today, November 30, 2011, by Kathleen Dezio, Council spokeswoman, in response to a new report released today by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC).
Activist Group Resurrects Old Allegations; Products Still Meet Established Safety Standards
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ November 1 report on the safety of baby products contains nothing new or scientifically noteworthy. Allegations made that commonly used baby products are contaminated with harmful levels of carcinogenic chemicals are false.
Why the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is Bad for Formulators
We cosmetic chemists are being attacked and told by people who have no background in or understanding of toxicology or chemistry what chemicals we should be allowed to use.
The True Story of Cosmetics: Exposing the Risks of the Smear Campaign
CEI releases the first of a series of studies on chemicals and the precautionary principle.
Speak Out About Massachusetts HO2361
Massachusetts public hearing with the Joint Committee on Public Health on HO2361 is scheduled for September 13, 2011.







