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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...
Genetics
Cancer cells behave differently than normal, healthy cells and tissues. For a long time, cancer was thought to occur because...
Food Packaging
Our regulatory systems governing the use of chemicals in food packaging fall far short of ensuring that these chemicals are...
Secret Fragrance Chemicals
Fragrance suppliers have enjoyed special protections for decades, which allow fragrance ingredients in personal care products to be kept secret...
State of the Evidence 2017
Read our Executive Summary or full report to examine the expanding, compelling data linking radiation and chemicals in our environment...
California Professional Cosmetics Labeling Act (AB 2775) for Safer Salons
The California Professional Cosmetics Labeling Requirements Act (AB 2775) co-sponsored by BCPP requires an ingredients list on professional cosmetic product...
Fragrance
Fragrance or 'parfum' is any of the approximately 4,000 chemicals used by the fragrance industry to formulate scents for use in...
Right to Know: Exposing Toxic Fragrance Chemicals Report
Our landmark report exposes harmful fragrance chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, endocrine disruption and other adverse health effects in...
California Breast Cancer Plan: Paths to Prevention
Paths to Prevention: The California Breast Cancer Primary Prevention Plan is the first ever comprehensive primary prevention plan for breast cancer....
Resources for Living with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Website resources for people living with breast cancer. Read MoreMore Resources
Johnson and Johnson’s Toxic Talc: A Timeline Toward Victory
This victory is a long time coming and is the result of a global-wide movement of health and justice organizations,...
VICTORY: Johnson & Johnson to Discontinue Talc-Based Baby Powder Globally
While continuing to deny any wrong-doing and defending the safety of their product, Johnson and Johnson announces it will start...
California PFAS-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2771-Friedman)
The PFAS-Free Cosmetic Act (AB 2771-Friedman) bans personal care and beauty products (collectively referred to as "cosmetics”) containing any (known as...
FDA agrees to reconsider safety of BPA in food packaging
JUNE 2, 2022 WASHINGTON—In response to a food additive petition filed by BCPP and our coalition partners, the Food and...
Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Improve Food Safety and Hold FDA Accountable
MAY 27, 2022 WASHINGTON—Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) introduced the Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act, comprehensive legislation that ensures...
FDA Allows Hormone-Disrupting Phthalates in Food Packaging
May 19, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today denied petitions submitted by health and environmental advocates in...
Food Safety Loophole Allows Secret Toxic Chemicals in Our Food
The Generally Recognized As Safe, or GRAS, provision, which permits common chemicals to by-pass FDA safety reviews, has become the...
Air Pollution: A Place-Based Exposure
Air pollution is a complex mix of toxicants that can vary in composition and have a wide range of harmful...
California bill would ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from cosmetics
SACRAMENTO — On 2/18/22, California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) introduced Assembly Bill 2771 to ban the sale in California of cosmetics and...