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Does your makeup contain 'forever chemicals'?
News
4 Nov 2023 | CBC News
Canadian government to decide soon if PFAS should be classified as toxic.
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‘Forever chemicals’ found in period underwear, tampon wrappers
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11 Aug 2023 | The Washington Post
New research has found “forever chemicals” in the lining of period underwear, the wrappers of tampons and in other menstruation products.
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How YOUR home is crawling with ‘forever chemicals’: DailyMail.com graphic reveals how no room is safe from toxic PFAS — which have been linked to cancer, infertility and birth defects
News
29 Jul 2023 | DailyMail.com
A flurry of concern has erupted in recent weeks over PFAS in household items.
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Personal Hygiene Products: The Implications for Human Exposure and Emission to the Environment
Science
1 Jun 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
Paper diapers contained the highest summed PFAS concentrations, followed by sanitary pads then menstrual cups; associated PFOA dermal absorption was estimated to contribute to more exposure than dust inhalation exposure.
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All The Stuff in Your Home That Might Contain PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
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19 May 2023 | TIME
If you put on a pair of soft contact lenses this morning you took a greater risk than you might realize.
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US States Lining Up To Ban PFAS
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12 Apr 2023 | Global Cosmetics News
Several US states are considering ushering in a ban on the use of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics, according to a report published by the Associated Press.
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[Blog] Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act passes in the State Senate
Policy
8 Apr 2023
If signed, first-ever bill will be the strongest state law in the country regulating toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products.
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US states consider ban on cosmetics with ‘forever chemicals’
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7 Apr 2023 | AP News
A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS.
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[Vermont] Senate approves bill that would ban PFAS from menstrual and cosmetic products, textiles and turf fields
Policy
5 Apr 2023
The Vermont Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that would regulate manufacturers selling menstrual and cosmetic products that contain PFAS and a list of other chemicals associated with human health problems.
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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances: using comparative medicine to understand exposure and adverse health outcomes in people and their pets
Science
22 Mar 2023 | AVMA
Research suggests that soon the tools to effectively use dogs and cats as predictors of human exposure to PFAS will be available, ultimately protecting the lives of children and animals who live in the same household.
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[New Zealand] EPA proposes broad ban of 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics
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11 Mar 2023 | RNZ
The Environmental Protection Authority is proposing New Zealand follow Europe and ban 'forever chemicals' from cosmetics.
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EU proposal would ban 10,000 PFAS
Policy
7 Feb 2023
Restrictions aim to reduce emissions to the environment and make products safer for people.
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'Forever chemicals' still in use in UK make-up
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13 Jan 2023 | BBC
Major beauty brands Urban Decay, Revolution and Inglot are selling make-up in the UK containing "forever chemicals", BBC News has found.
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Insights into the Dermal Absorption, Deposition, and Elimination of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Rats: The Importance of Skin Exposure
Science
23 Nov 2022 | Environ Sci Technol
Dermal absorption of PFAS can be long-lasting and contribute considerably to the body burden of PFAS in a human model species.
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This law is going to impact nearly every business in Maine
News
2 Nov 2022 | News Center Maine
Starting January 1, 2023, businesses must report products made with PFAS that are sold in Maine.