FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners SACRAMENTO – In a major victory for the movement for safer cosmetics, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, Assembly Bill 2762, into law....
By Janet Nudelman, Director of Program & Policy and Director of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FDCA) into law in 1938. Back then, you could rent a house for $27/month, a loaf...
Bill Would Ban 12 Highly Toxic Chemicals FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2020 CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (415) 539-5005 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Yesterday, the California Assembly reintroduced the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (A.B. 2762). This...
By BCPP Digital Advocacy Coordinator Kathryn Bache On January 8, I joined 24 women in Sacramento to ask members of the California Assembly to support the California Toxic Free Cosmetic’s Act (AB 495). This bill would ban 13 of the most toxic chemicals currently being...
See our most recent news coverage of BCPP’s life-saving work on our blog Also, check out BCPP’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ news hits Media Contact: Erika Wilhelm (415) 539-5005The Cost of Straight Hair: The products Black women rely on to give...
Guest Post by BCPP supporter, Rochelle C. During my adolescent years in Los Angeles, everyone I knew had natural hair. Of course, we didn’t call it that, we just called it “hair.” No matter how long or short, it had to be perfectly pressed, full of...
At a Glance African American women face both disproportionate exposure to breast carcinogens and the highest risk of serious health impacts from the disease. We’ve put together a fact sheet to help you understand the current stats, product types to avoid, and...
At a Glance U.S. cosmetics law allows chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption, learning disabilities, and reproductive harm in the personal care and beauty products we use daily. The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulations Act of 2022 represents...
At a Glance Research has found that many sunscreens contain chemicals that mimic estrogen in the body, disrupt the endocrine system, and can play a significant role in breast cancer development. You shouldn’t have to choose between skin cancer and breast cancer. What...
At a Glance Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to soften and improve the flexibility and durability of plastics. Phthalates are endocrine disruptors, and exposure to phthalates has been linked to breast cancer, developmental issues, decreased fertility, obesity...
