Chemical linked to Breast Cancer found in popular anti-aging skin care products
New report from Breast Cancer Fund’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reveals toxic contaminants in L’Oréal Garnier and P&G Cover Girl products.
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Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, formerly the Breast Cancer Fund, Partners With Environmental and Energy Consulting to Boost Policy Work in California
Breast Cancer Fund, scientists, doctors and labor advocates call for immediate action to reduce and eliminate exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation that contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer.
Historic Federal Cosmetic Safety Legislation Could Finally Protect Consumers from Dangerous Chemicals in Personal Care Products
For the first time in more than 75 years, Congress is poised to close the gaping holes in the outdated federal law that allows the use of chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, learning disabilities and other illnesses and chronic diseases in the personal care products we slather on our children and on our bodies every day.
Udall-Vitter Toxics Bill Would Make a Bad Situation Worse
Udall-Vitter bill jeopardizes the ability of future generations to enjoy healthy lives. The bill could set back the few current state protections in place and would stifle future state legislative or regulatory actions.
New report uncovers elevated breast cancer risk for working women
With the release of this report Breast Cancer Prevention Partners is launching an ongoing advocacy campaign that involves lawmakers, state and federal agencies, and consumers to decrease toxic exposures on the job.
Responding to public demand, House passes first toxics bill since 1976
The public has a right to expect nothing less than real protection from toxic chemicals and Congress should heed that call. Breast Cancer Prevention Partners continues to work with lawmakers and other public health groups to push for meaningful and effective chemical policy reform that will put public health above chemical industry interests.
Every dollar donated to Breast Cancer Prevention Partners is used responsibly
As four cancer charities face fraud charges, president and CEO Jeanne Rizzo shares how the Breast Cancer Fund is committed to financial responsibility and integrity.
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners Applauds Listing of BPA as Reproductive Toxicant under California’s Prop. 65
A victory for public health and consumer right-to-know. Once BPA is listed, manufacturers and retailers may have to disclose the presence of BPA in products they sell in California. In many cases, manufacturers have chosen to remove Prop. 65 chemicals from their products rather than label them.
New Toxics Bill Would Allow the Chemical Industry to Continue to Endanger Public Health
Udall-Vitter advances the interests of the chemical industry and disregards years of work by health care professionals, scientists, public health advocates and state legislators to enact meaningful reform and to prevent diseases linked to chemical exposure.
California Legislation Introduced to Give Consumers the Right to Know What’s in their Cleaning Products
We are introducing much-needed legislation that would require manufacturers to disclose the ingredients in cleaning products commonly used by consumers and workers.