• In Canada, all eight CMCs are already covered by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act of 1999's list of toxic substances , as well as under its Chemicals Management Plan. (ijc.org)
  • The Green Chemistry Alliance notes, "Some involved in the debate insist that the [California] Department of Toxic Substances Control must not prioritize its work-it must identify and regulate absolutely every chemical used in commerce today as if each posed an equal threat to consumers. (heartland.org)
  • The state of Washington's law, by contrast, acknowledges that chemicals are not toxic regardless of the quantity: "Reporting the presence of a Chemicals of High Concern for Children (CHCC) does not establish that the product is harmful to human health. (heartland.org)
  • For instance, a flame-retardant chemical may be toxic if you drink a significant amount of it, but when used on clothing it provides important protection at little to no risk. (heartland.org)
  • Dioxins and furans are toxic, persistent, and bioaccumulative chemicals that are found in very small amounts in the environment, including air, water and soil. (cec.org)
  • Attendees want the city to do what communities such as Manitou Springs have -- transition to procedures that don't rely on toxic chemicals and manually removes most weeds. (krdo.com)
  • Over the past several years, CVS Health has engaged with the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SCHF) coalition and its Mind the Store campaign, an organization working to reduce the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products, strengthen the understanding of chemicals of consumer concern and inform opportunities for retailers to advance chemical safety in consumer products. (azbigmedia.com)
  • Seattle, WA - Over 5,000 children's products contain toxic chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and reproductive problems according to reports filed with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology). (vpirg.org)
  • An analysis of the reports by the Washington Toxics Coalition and Safer States found that makers of kids' products reported using a total of 41 chemicals identified by Ecology as a concern for children's health, including toxic metals such as cadmium, mercury, and antimony, and organic compounds such as phthalates. (vpirg.org)
  • The data shows store shelves remain full of toxic chemicals that we know are a concern for children's health," said Erika Schreder, science director for the Washington Toxics Coalition. (vpirg.org)
  • These reports are critical for understanding the presence of toxic chemicals. (vpirg.org)
  • The chemical reports are required under Washington State's Children's Safe Products Act of 2008, which requires major companies making children's products to report the presence of toxic chemicals in their products. (vpirg.org)
  • The Washington Toxics Coalition is nonprofit organization that works to protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals in Washington state. (vpirg.org)
  • Safer States (The State Alliance for Federal Reform (SAFER) of Chemical Policy) is a coalition of state-based organizations championing solutions to protect public health and communities from toxic chemicals. (vpirg.org)
  • The " chemical of concern " designation also triggers export and production notifications under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requirements that may deter some users. (mediamonarchy.com)
  • First, the COPC list includes known carcinogenic and toxic chemicals that have exceeded the COPC screening level of 10% of its OEL, as per the Hanford Tank Farm Industrial Hygiene Technical Basis. (hanfordvapors.com)
  • Babies, just like grown-ups, are exposed to many toxic chemicals via personal care products throughout the day including sunscreens, ointments, oils, shampoos and soaps. (safecosmetics.org)
  • While it's important to make sure that babies are protected against UVA/UVB rays, it's equally important to make sure that these sunscreens do not contain toxic chemicals. (safecosmetics.org)
  • In response to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics 2011 report, Baby's Tub is Still Toxic, Johnson & Johnson released a statement saying they would phase out formaldehyde-releasing chemicals from baby products worldwide. (safecosmetics.org)
  • Get the Top Toxic Chemicals Found in Black Beauty Products PDF! (safecosmetics.org)
  • Get the Top Toxic Chemicals by Black Beauty Product Category PDF! (safecosmetics.org)
  • One company, All Good , has been making sunscreens without oxybenzone and other potentially toxic chemicals for years. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • Whether you're trying to decode labels at the grocery store or understand the health effects of toxic chemicals in your drinking water - EWG is here to help. (ewg.org)
  • Together, we can demand that our local, state and federal elected officials put pressure on the EPA, the FDA and other federal agencies to focus their attention and resources on studying these toxic chemicals and protect our health. (ewg.org)
  • Today the Environmental Protection Agency unveiled unprecedented new limits on the toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS as a way to tackle drinking water contamination. (ewg.org)
  • 75 percent of non-organic fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S. are still riddled with the potentially toxic agricultural chemicals, according to the EWG's 2023 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in. (ewg.org)
  • Chemicals at a factory near Bangkok briefly burst back into flames, releasing more toxic smoke into the air. (aljazeera.com)
  • Chemicals at a factory just outside the Thai capital briefly burst back into flames on Tuesday, sending another cloud of toxic black smoke into the air and highlighting the continuing health danger from an industrial accident that killed one and injured dozens more. (aljazeera.com)
  • But defenders - most prominently the chemical industry itself - argue that the average dose of BPA is far too low to be toxic, and that in any case, there have never been human studies implicating the chemical as dangerous. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • It comes as legal notices were sent to families from Suez and Nyack Water utilities, informing them that toxic PFAS chemicals in their drinking water exceed state standards. (news12.com)
  • We're really horrified and terrified to learn recently there are toxic chemicals in our water,' says Rockland resident Molly Findlay. (news12.com)
  • A Brockton firefighter walks past protective gear at Station 1, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Brockton, Mass. Firefighters around the country are concerned that gear laced with the toxic industrial compound PFAS could be one reason why cancer rates among their ranks are rising. (wbay.com)
  • Environmental factors, including exposure to toxic chemicals, can negatively affect children's health. (cdc.gov)
  • We're grateful to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Bureau of Environmental Health for providing important information from the Tracking Program that helped us allay residents' concerns about exposure to the toxic substances found on the site," says Tom F. Bomil, Director of the Dracut Health Department. (cdc.gov)
  • Between 1953 and 1987 at that Marine base, the drinking water was contaminated with TCE, perchloroethylene, and other toxic chemicals. (medscape.com)
  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are the major target chemicals of concern of this study, with a focus on the most persistent perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAA). (serdp-estcp.org)
  • The occurrence of PFAS in the environment is widespread and has caused serious concerns. (serdp-estcp.org)
  • Our Guide to Avoiding PFAS Chemicals and Guide to Food Additives are just two of the many resources we've developed to support you in making safer choices for you and your family. (ewg.org)
  • EWG has researched actions the federal government is committed to taking, or for which it faces congressionally mandated deadlines, to tackle the "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. (ewg.org)
  • PFAS are chemicals used in everything from plastics to firefighting foam and linked to health issues like high blood pressure and cancer. (news12.com)
  • Last year, the company announced it would stop manufacturing PFAS by the end of 2025 and would work to discontinue using the chemicals in its products. (wbay.com)
  • PFAS ( per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ) are a group of chemicals that have been used since the 1940s to create nonstick surfaces, to protect products from stains, and to fight fires. (bard.edu)
  • PFAS are nicknamed "the forever chemical"-their strong carbon-fluorine bonds make them difficult to break down and many are resistant to heat, water, and oil . (bard.edu)
  • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico's attorney general and its Environment Department filed suit Thursday against the manufacturers of so-called "forever chemicals," commonly referred to as PFAS, seeking monetary damages to defray the costs of environmental monitoring and cleanups that they say are inevitable. (abq.news)
  • The chemicals of concern included bisphenols, phthalates, PFAS, PAH, and pesticides with different patterns for boys and girls. (lu.se)
  • Yet to truly protect children, manufacturers need to identify safer ways to make their products and stop using harmful chemicals. (vpirg.org)
  • It's time for companies selling in Vermont to come clean and reveal the use of harmful chemicals in our products too ," said Lauren Hierl, environmental health advocate at VPIRG. (vpirg.org)
  • Vermont consumers deserve to know what harmful chemicals are lurking in our homes. (vpirg.org)
  • We urge the legislature to protect kids by passing legislation to require disclosure of chemicals used in kids' products, and to require companies to stop using the most harmful chemicals . (vpirg.org)
  • Critical in these proposals are requirements that companies begin looking at safer ways to make their products and an eventual phase-out of the use of harmful chemicals. (vpirg.org)
  • We are exposed to certain types of chemicals that can be potentially harmful to our health, such as in our drinking water, soda, coffee, or juice. (protectourbreasts.org)
  • However, most conventionally grown crops are sprayed with a variety of harmful synthetic pesticides, chemicals that are meant to protect the crop, but not our bodies. (protectourbreasts.org)
  • With this explosion of new methods in textile production, increasing amounts of chemicals are being used - many of which have been found to have harmful effects, including endocrine disruption and cancer. (protectourbreasts.org)
  • On Wednesday, Hawaiian lawmakers passed a bill banning the sale and distribution of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate , chemicals thought to be harmful to the ocean's coral reefs . (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • But chemical sunscreens could have other harmful effects. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • Concerning Chemicals: Is Tear Gas Harmful? (madesafe.org)
  • The FDA says that their safety standard is that there must be reasonable certainty among competent scientists that a chemical is not harmful," says vom Saal. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • CVS Pharmacy, America's leading retail pharmacy, took a major step forward in advancing its efforts to address chemicals of consumer concern by announcing the removal of parabens, phthalates and the most prevalent formaldehyde donors across nearly 600 beauty and personal care products from its store brand CVS Health, Beauty 360, Essence of Beauty, and Blade product lines. (azbigmedia.com)
  • Environmentally-induced Developmental Origins of Health and Disease project aims to characterize the impact of environmental exposures on childhood health with focus on two families of pollutants with a highly prevalent and controllable exposure in humans: atmospheric pollutants and specific high-volume non-persistent chemicals (Bisphenol A, other phenols and phthalates). (hbm4eu.eu)
  • The article observes, "we need standards and established systems-objective science-to guide us in weighing the benefits and potential hazards of chemicals, drugs, whatever. (heartland.org)
  • Flame retardants are chemicals used in plastics, foams and other products to reduce fire hazards. (cec.org)
  • The COPCs for Hanford tank wastes were categorized in 2006 by evaluating the chemicals detected and hypothesized in the Hanford tank vapor space as a source for vapor hazards, as listed in the IH Technical Basis. (hanfordvapors.com)
  • They cover not only certain diseases but also biological (zoonotic, food safety and other infectious hazards), chemical, radiological or nuclear hazards. (who.int)
  • More exposure to environmental hazards, such as chemicals used for farming. (medlineplus.gov)
  • At least eight states have implemented de facto regulations on chemicals they deem "hazardous" by creating "chemicals of concern" lists. (heartland.org)
  • Proponents claim the lists are necessary to protect consumers from potentially hazardous chemicals in products, and they argue a lack of federal regulations means states must step in. (heartland.org)
  • The harmonized Food Contact Chemicals of Concern List (FCCoCL) was developed by the Single Use Material Decelerator (SUM'D) group,to support supply chain alignment toward the elimination of hazardous chemicals that impact human health and detract from safe and circular material feedstocks. (pharosproject.net)
  • Waste chemistry and limitations of the characterization methods (minimum detection limits and uncertainties) were examined to hypothesize what other potentially hazardous chemicals might be present. (hanfordvapors.com)
  • Choose mineral sunscreen with active ingredients such as zinc instead of chemical sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. (protectourbreasts.org)
  • Oxybenzone and octinoxate are two of the most popular ingredients in chemical sunscreens ― that is, sunscreens that use chemicals as the active ingredient. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • It should be noted that both oxybenzone and octinoxate are FDA-approved chemicals for providing protection against the sun's rays. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • In Levine's opinion, banning the sale of chemical sunscreens might deter people from wearing sunscreen altogether, as they may be less likely to seek out other options. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • In 2016, CVS Health became the first major pharmacy chain in the country to become a signatory of the Chemical Footprint Project. (azbigmedia.com)
  • But the wife of retired Worcester, Massachusetts fire lieutenant Paul Cotter, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in October 2014, raised concerns about it in 2016. (wbay.com)
  • Arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury are in the World Health Organization's top 10 chemicals of concern for infants and children. (localnews8.com)
  • Regulating chemicals that pose clear, significant health or environmental risks is justified. (heartland.org)
  • Although many health and regulatory agencies are divided on whether the chemical causes cancer in humans, the chemical's manufacturers have paid out billions of dollars in settlements from lawsuits filed by more than 42,000 people who said that it caused their cancer or that the manufacturers failed to adequately warn the public of potential health risks. (krdo.com)
  • Another purpose of requiring plants to submit risk management plans, aside from informing citizens of chemical risks, was to provide information for emergency responders. (publicintegrity.org)
  • That hearing will be in EPA Headquarters in DC, not in any one of the communities like Houston, TX and Wilmington, DE affected by the risks of chemical facilities, and frankly out of reach in terms of cost to most grassroots or local organizations. (ucsusa.org)
  • Chemicals with maximum reported concentrations less than their screening values were considered to not pose significant risks to workers. (hanfordvapors.com)
  • Beyond the concerns of the short- and long-term health effects of tear gas exposure, amidst the current pandemic some worry that there could be additional risks involved. (madesafe.org)
  • IHR "core capacities" are those required to detect, assess, notify and report events, and respond to public health risks and emergencies of national and international concern. (who.int)
  • The use of the pesticides chlordane, lindane and DDT-all early targets of the CEC's sound management of chemicals program -has been severely restricted or eliminated in North America. (cec.org)
  • Stauffer Chemical Company was an American chemical company which manufactured herbicides and pesticides for various agricultural crops. (wikipedia.org)
  • Outbreaks of cholera, which occurs due to contaminated water, are common in the Region and available data show an upward trend.2,3 Foodborne zoonotic diseases and chemical contamination of food from pesticides and veterinary drug residues are also of concern. (who.int)
  • These "forever chemicals" pollute water, don't break down, and remain in the environment and people for decades. (ewg.org)
  • Forever chemicals in our drinking water. (ewg.org)
  • They are called "forever chemicals" because they don't degrade in the environment and remain in the bloodstream. (abq.news)
  • New Mexico environmental regulators say they are concerned about forever chemicals seeping into aquifers in a state where 80% of residents rely on underground water for household consumption. (abq.news)
  • In recent months, states from Rhode Island to California have filed similar lawsuits against major chemical manufacturers including 3M and DuPont on accusations of covering up harm caused to the environment and public health by forever chemicals. (abq.news)
  • In March, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first federal limits on forever chemicals in drinking water, limiting them to the lowest level that tests can detect. (abq.news)
  • 3M announced in December that it will phase out the manufacturing of "forever chemicals" and try to get them out of all their products within two years. (abq.news)
  • Chemicals that did not have any of the above established limits were screened based upon comparison of the maximum average headspace concentration to a conservatively established screening value. (hanfordvapors.com)
  • PNNL - 15640, "Screening Values for Non-Carcinogenic Hanford Waste Tank Vapor Chemicals that Lack Established Occupational Exposure Limits," describes the procedure used to develop screening values and lists all chemicals screened, their screening values, and the bases of each screening value. (hanfordvapors.com)
  • PNNL-15736, "Proposed OEL for Non-Carcinogenic Hanford Waste Tank Vapor Chemicals," details the "acceptable operational exposure limits" (AOELs) where no established limits existed. (hanfordvapors.com)
  • In response to the Tank Vapor Assessment Team Recommendation Dose Recommendation #2 (DR2), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) evaluated the current Hanford Tank Farm Occupational Exposure Limits (HTFOELs) for 59 chemicals of potential concern (COPCs). (hanfordvapors.com)
  • In March, the Environmental Protection Agency for the first time proposed limits on the chemicals in drinking water . (wbay.com)
  • KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - In an update to an investigation into cancer-causing chemicals in the Kanawha Valley , WSAZ's Emily Bennett spoke with the head of the EPA about the issue. (wsaz.com)
  • Robbie Hendricks lives in the North Charleston area - an area most recently defined by the EPA as being at a level of concern for cancer risk from EtO emissions. (wsaz.com)
  • Cancer and Environmental Chemicals: Why is there Concern? (cela.ca)
  • Dr. Jennifer MacGregor , a board-certified dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York, agreed, saying despite some claims that chemical sunscreens may be bad for health or even cause cancer, "there is no evidence based on good scientific studies that this is true. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • Concerned researchers point to animal studies that indicate that even low-dose exposure to BPA may be associated with a variety of ills, including cancer and reproductive problems. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • The chemical, which has been linked to health problems including several types of cancer, is used in turnout gear to repel water and other substances when fighting a fire. (wbay.com)
  • Based on the body of available and reliable science, Gore concludes its firefighting products are not the cause of cancers impacting firefighters, who by the nature of their important work are sometimes exposed to cancer-causing chemicals from fires," said company spokesperson Amy Calhoun. (wbay.com)
  • I was attacked by firefighters when discussing the idea that chemicals in the gear could be causing cancer," she said. (wbay.com)
  • Her father, Jerry Ensminger, a retired master sergeant, found out after the fact that these cancer-causing chemicals, including TCE, a known carcinogen, were found at the Marine base and could be an explanation for why his daughter developed and died of leukemia. (medscape.com)
  • More than 5,000 products have been reported to date as containing a chemical on Washington State's list of 66 Chemicals of High Concern to Children . (vpirg.org)
  • What are Chemicals of Mutual Concern? (ijc.org)
  • When the United States and Canada signed the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 2012, the two countries agreed to draw up a list of chemicals of mutual concern (CMCs): human-made substances that pose a threat to human health and the environment that the governments want to target for binational action. (ijc.org)
  • Hamilton Harbour, located on the western end of Lake Ontario, is just one site in the Great Lakes dealing with the chemicals of mutual concern named by the United States and Canada. (ijc.org)
  • This project will be used to support the development of future industry led initiatives and Government regulation to address chemicals of concern across the furniture/furnishing industry. (australianfurniture.org.au)
  • Microbial and chemical contaminants are of concern. (who.int)
  • Log in or create an account to view the full list of chemicals on this hazard list. (pharosproject.net)
  • [1] During this vulnerable time, it is important to limit babies' exposure to chemicals linked to adverse health effects so that every baby has the chance to develop into a healthy adult. (safecosmetics.org)
  • As Australia transitions towards a safe circular economy, the use and management of chemicals of concern across Australian industries is an area of increased focus for policymakers and industry. (australianfurniture.org.au)
  • Putting chemicals on such lists when it's not necessary makes products less effective and more expensive while producing zero or negligible public health and environmental benefits. (heartland.org)
  • One group of these chemicals, known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), persists in the environment and is suspected of causing deleterious health and environmental effects. (cec.org)
  • EDF has identified chemicals in food packaging and food handling equipment where the potential health impacts from their migration into food raises serious concerns. (pharosproject.net)
  • The review evaluates currently available information on the ecological and human health profile of QACs and identifies multiple areas of potential concern. (sfei.org)
  • The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has announced that it has sent legal notices to a number of sportswear brands after testing had shown some of their clothing could be exposing individuals to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA). (fashionunited.com)
  • This announcement is an exciting milestone not only for CVS Health, but for retailers and the role they play in driving change toward safer consumer products," said Mike Schade, Mind the Store campaign director for Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families. (azbigmedia.com)
  • Since then, CVS Health has made substantial progress toward sustainable chemical management, including the launch of the WERCSmart tool in 2013 to ensure suppliers register ingredient information for all chemical-based products. (azbigmedia.com)
  • According to the EPA, chemicals of concern raise " serious environmental or health concerns " and in some cases " may present an unreasonable risk of injury to health and the environment . (mediamonarchy.com)
  • The European Chemical Emergency Network aims to set up an EU-level network of expert chemical health risk assessors who have experience in dealing with the acute phase of chemical incidents, ensure that experience of, and best practices adopted by, one Member State following an incident benefit other Member States and enable an efficient and coherent EU-level response to potentially devastating cross-border events through the consistent use of RASCHEM. (hbm4eu.eu)
  • Rolling back these critical protections in the wake of a devastating hurricane season that demonstrated the need for increased planning for these chemical facilities and after there have been 43 reported incidents at chemical facilities since the rule was initially delayed demonstrates a lack of leadership and commitment to public health at the EPA. (ucsusa.org)
  • Many personal care products contain numerous chemicals that have not been tested for their effects on human health. (protectourbreasts.org)
  • Chemicals of concern are a growing health and environmental issue. (australianfurniture.org.au)
  • Research shows that the chemicals of concern used in a range of these products can lead to environmental and health impacts when they are released into air, water, and soil. (australianfurniture.org.au)
  • Get the Do Not Use Chemicals Linked to Health Outcomes of Greater Concern to Black Women PDF! (safecosmetics.org)
  • Tear gas is banned in international warfare , due to its numerous health concerns. (madesafe.org)
  • From the time of conception through the age of 2, babies have an extremely high sensitivity to neurotoxic chemicals, said Jane Houlihan, the national director of science and health for Healthy Babies Bright Futures, a coalition of advocates committed to reducing babies' exposures to neurotoxic chemicals. (localnews8.com)
  • For years, a small but growing band of scientists has been raising concerns about the impact on human health of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic that mimics the effect of the hormone estrogen. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • Ultimately, though, it may not even matter what the FDA does - a new report by the Investor Environmental Health Network says that consumers, manufacturers and retailers are already forgoing the chemical, buying and selling BPA-free bottles and other products. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • Attorney General Raúl Torrez said that 21 companies named in the lawsuit have contributed to environmental contamination in New Mexico through their production and distribution of the chemicals, despite knowing for decades that the compounds pose significant risk to human health. (abq.news)
  • The Dracut Board of Health shared this information with the residents to address concerns about their children's health. (cdc.gov)
  • Are we ready to respond to chemical events of international health concern? (who.int)
  • In response to this need, a Regional Consultation was held on Strengthening National Capacities of Preparedness and Response to Chemical Events as required under the International Health Regulations 2005. (who.int)
  • The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, terri- tory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. (who.int)
  • They can also jeopardise positive initiatives to reuse and recycle materials and products, due to the risk of persistent chemicals being transferred into new products and/or released into the environment during processing. (australianfurniture.org.au)
  • A chemical of potential concern (COPC) is a chemical found in tank waste vapors that may pose a hazard in the work environment. (hanfordvapors.com)
  • The reported and hypothesized chemicals were then individually evaluated against toxicological criteria (detailed in PNNL-14949, "Toxicological Assessment of Hanford Tank Headspace Chemicals of Potential Concern" ) to place on the COPC list . (hanfordvapors.com)
  • It builds on the CEH's efforts to push companies to reformulate their products and remove all bisphenol chemicals, with some already having agreed to do so. (fashionunited.com)
  • The aim is to promote safer use of chemicals for the next generation. (hbm4eu.eu)
  • The 2017 rule required chemical facilities to evaluate and consider safer technology and alternatives defined by the EPA itself as "a variety of risk reduction or risk management strategies that work toward making a facility and its chemical processes as safe as possible. (ucsusa.org)
  • By making safer choices at the grocery store, we can reduce our exposure to these chemicals. (protectourbreasts.org)
  • Although there is minimal regulation concerning chemicals in these products, we can opt to use safer alternative products whenever possible to reduce our exposure. (protectourbreasts.org)
  • Andrews acknowledged that evidence from these studies hasn't been 100 percent conclusive, but added, "We think it raises enough concern that it should be avoided. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • This EU project focuses on the effects of mixtures of endocrine disruptive chemicals on children. (hbm4eu.eu)
  • Background: Some endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC), are "obesogens" and have been associated with overweight and obesity in children. (lu.se)
  • Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), a large class of chemicals that includes high production volume substances, have been used for decades as antimicrobials, preservatives, and antistatic agents and for other functions in cleaning, disinfecting, personal care products, and durable consumer goods. (sfei.org)
  • According to the CDC, mild exposure to this class of chemicals can cause irritation to the areas of contact, typically the eyes, nose, mouth, lungs, and skin. (madesafe.org)
  • The CEC is working to understand how much of these chemicals is present in the environment, foods and humans, as well as where they come from and how they are transported. (cec.org)
  • A chemical weapon is a specialized munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm on humans. (anews.se)
  • However, a September 2008 BPA review by the National Toxicology Program found " some concern for effects on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, infants, and children at current human exposures . (mediamonarchy.com)
  • Chemical weapons are classified as weapons of mass destruction, though they are distinct from nuclear weapons, biological weapons, and radiological weapons. (anews.se)
  • The application of fixed bed high rate nitrifying trickling filters (NTFs) for the removal of track organic chemicals of concern (CoC) is less well known than their application to nutrient removal in water treatment. (edu.au)
  • Organic farms are not permitted to use sludge as a fertilizer and three years of chemical-free cultivation is a prerequisite for organic certification. (bard.edu)
  • WSAZ's Emily Bennett took the concerns of Hendricks, as well as many others, to Administrator Michael Regan, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (wsaz.com)
  • Additional safety factors were included when a surrogate chemical was used to establish the screening value, when differences between the chemical and chosen surrogate chemical were deemed significant, when the surrogate chosen was based on a metabolite, and when the chemical itself was a possible carcinogen. (hanfordvapors.com)
  • The threshold for reasonably safe chemical exposure in consumer products varies significantly depending on the amount of chemical used in the product, what the item is used for, and who is in contact with it. (heartland.org)
  • The organisation has called on eight brands of sports bras and six brands of athletic shirts to address evidence that their products could be carrying up to 22 times the safe limit of the chemical compound, according to California law. (fashionunited.com)
  • We listened when customers voiced their desire for products that still provide the benefits they need with fewer ingredients of concern. (azbigmedia.com)
  • Major manufacturers who reported using the chemicals in their products include Walmart, Gap, Gymboree, Hallmark, and H & M. (vpirg.org)
  • At least seven additional states are considering implementing similar programs on the extent of chemical use in children's products in their state. (vpirg.org)
  • When products are used more you are exposing those parasites to the chemicals more" he said. (beefcentral.com)
  • Many of these products are easily absorbed through the skin into the blood stream, and babies are at least ten times more vulnerable to the chemicals in these products than adults. (safecosmetics.org)
  • CEC-sponsored work will help identify the sources, fate and effects of PBDEs being released into the environment and identify alternative for use in small and medium-size manufacturing facilities in Mexico, as well as strategies to keep these chemicals out of the recycling stream. (cec.org)
  • This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program focuses on chemical and environment laboratory analysis and provides career opportunities in laboratory-related occupations in a multitude of different industries and sectors. (studyconcerns.com)
  • Public concern about chemicals in the environment: regional differences based on threat potential. (cdc.gov)
  • These companies had knowledge that these chemicals cause harm and they still chose profit over people," state Environment Secretary James Kenney said. (abq.news)
  • But chemicals of concern lists often fail to take into consideration the quantity at which these chemicals potentially pose any significant danger, falsely assuming any quantity poses a significant risk to the public. (heartland.org)
  • It's recommended that chemical actives are rotated within a season and from season-to-season. (beefcentral.com)
  • Science has shown that UV absorbers (chemical actives) cause unnecessary harm to human and aquatic systems," All Good founder and CEO Caroline Duell told HuffPost. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • Children are considered particularly vulnerable to the chemical, which is thought to interfere with development. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • This is an important step, and we look forward to continuing to work with stakeholders to address additional chemicals of consumer concern and focus on more product categories in the future. (azbigmedia.com)
  • Two stakeholders meetings in 2012 and 2013 identified gaps and challenges in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) in implementing IHR core capacities concerning chemical events. (who.int)
  • On the other hand, in-depth assessment missions carried out in different Member States suggested that national and regional capabilities in chemical event handling may be better than suggested by the IHR self-assessments in 2012 and 2013 and that there was a need to revisit the assessment in the presence of all chemical safety partners and other stakeholders. (who.int)
  • Tear gas refers to a group of chemical compounds such as chloroacetophenone (CN) and chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS). (madesafe.org)
  • This list is used to inform the Chemicals of Concern metric in the Understanding Packaging (UP) Scorecard, an online resource that measures commonly used foodware and food packaging materials with a single yardstick to offer companies the first-ever, free, and comprehensive tool for making sustainable purchasing decisions. (pharosproject.net)
  • We've been raising the concerns about the use of oxybenzone in sunscreens for probably at least 10 years," David Andrews, senior scientist with the advocacy organization Environmental Working Group, told HuffPost, noting that EWG recommends consumers avoid it whenever possible. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • We do think there are alternative sunscreens available that will avoid this concerning ingredient," he said. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • Pressed further, Sullivan responded saying: "I will just say, with respect to any use of weapons of mass destruction - nuclear, chemical, biological - Russia would pay a severe price. (foxnews.com)
  • The Canadian government's plans to shutter the ELA fostered widespread concern among scientists. (acs.org)
  • Opponents say the lists are based on the false assumption that there is a bright line dividing "dangerous chemicals" from "safe chemicals. (heartland.org)
  • Although this action will not immediately trigger any new legislation, the " chemical of concern " listing indicates that EPA considers BPA potentially dangerous and that further regulatory action is warranted. (mediamonarchy.com)
  • Dangerous releases of chemicals can arise from technological incidents, natural disasters, conflicts and terrorism and may need international cooperation to deal with them. (who.int)
  • It also means that the written comments submitted to the EPA are all the more important as the delay of the previous rule, and certainly this new proposal if it is finalized, are being challenged in court , including by the Union of Concerned Scientists. (ucsusa.org)
  • Scientists are concerned. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • directs the imposition of sanctions against foreign countries that use chemical or biological weapons in violation of international law, and authorizes the imposition of sanctions against countries that are making substantial preparations to use such weapons or that have developed, produced, or stockpiled such weapons in violation of international law. (ucsb.edu)
  • I have authorized these actions in view of the danger posed to the national security and foreign policy of the United States by the continuing proliferation of chemical and biological weapons, and the need for stronger unilateral and multilateral controls. (ucsb.edu)
  • Last week, Sullivan spoke with the secretary of the Russian Security Council, Gen. Nikolay Patrushev, and called for Russia to "stop attacking" Ukrainian cities and towns, while warning of "consequences" should Russia decide to use any chemical or biological weapons on Ukraine. (foxnews.com)
  • Sullivan's warning about Russia's possible use of chemical weapons comes after the White House said that Russia could use "chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine" or could create a "false flag operation" using them, after the Kremlin accused the U.S. of being involved in biological weapons research at Ukrainian labs. (foxnews.com)
  • Despite efforts by firefighters to keep the highly flammable chemical styrene monomer from reigniting by continuing to douse the site with water and foam, flames broke out again and burned for about an hour on Tuesday afternoon. (aljazeera.com)
  • He cautioned, however, that rain which began falling on Tuesday afternoon could wash the chemicals into water sources, which would be difficult to control. (aljazeera.com)
  • The Rockland Water Coalition Monday announced a petition with over 1,000 signatures that is pushing the state to take action against chemicals in the drinking water. (news12.com)
  • The following documents provide more information about chemical regulations and chemical of concern lists. (heartland.org)
  • As one of his first acts in office, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt decided to put on hold the implementation of new regulations to improve the safety of chemical facilities around the country. (ucsusa.org)
  • But some lawmakers became concerned about one section of risk plans that laid out what might happen to nearby residents if something went wrong at a plant. (publicintegrity.org)
  • The article says that the more of this chemical you have, the greater the risk," says vom Saal. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • A recent study by the Yale School of Medicine provides even more cause for concern, showing that tests in primates found that BPA "causes the loss of connections of brain cells" that could lead to memory problems, and even depression. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • Women of color have higher levels of beauty product-related chemicals in their bodies compared to white women, according to a commentary published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology . (oxy.edu)
  • Responding to chemical events is a multisectoral responsibility that requires input from a wide range of government and nongovernmental bodies. (who.int)
  • The authors reflect that concern in arguing: "In a world facing unprecedented effects of global climate change, we can ill afford to abandon a facility that offers the unique combination of long-term monitoring and the capacity for ecosystem-scale experimentation. (acs.org)
  • Adverse ecological effects include acute and chronic toxicity to susceptible aquatic organisms, with concentrations of some QACs approaching levels of concern. (sfei.org)
  • To prove a cause-effect relation would require longitudinal studies that compare the effects of BPA in one group to a control group unexposed to the chemical - hard to do, given BPA's ubiquity. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • Earlier this month the National Toxicology Program (NTP), a federal agency that gauges the safety of chemicals, reported that its research shows "some concern" about the effects of BPA on the brain development of fetuses and young children. (themedicalsanctuary.com.au)
  • In a statement, an EPA spokesperson said: 'We are well aware of the concerns and EPA has already conferred with both relevant New York State agencies (DEC and DOH) to determine if and how EPA can be of assistance. (news12.com)
  • This caveat notwithstanding, putting a chemical on such a list should not be taken lightly, as doing so burdens product makers and could mislead consumers about product safety. (heartland.org)
  • Chemicals of concern identified by the Food Safety Alliance for Packaging (FSAP) brand owners' working group document that have been screened against the Food Packaging Forum's (FPF) Food Contact Chemicals database (FCCdb) for relevance. (pharosproject.net)
  • Today's announcement is a natural step in the evolution of our comprehensive approach to chemical safety. (azbigmedia.com)
  • Because of insufficient food to meet demand on the African continent, the majority of people are only concerned with satisfying hunger and do not give due attention to the safety of food. (who.int)
  • It is imperative that food safety remain a concern in all situations in order to derive maximum benefit from even the little available food. (who.int)
  • Octinoxate may have a similar range of concerns associated with it, Andrews said, noting that there are fewer studies and less research to back up those claims. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • and referred to a recent comprehensive review of the published literature on Lewisite as well as unpublished reports available in the library of the U.S. Army Chemical Research, Development, and Engineering Center at Edgewood Arsenal. (cdc.gov)
  • Chemical sunscreens dominate the shelves at most drugstores and rely on a chemical reaction to protect skin from the sun's rays. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)