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Want to say goodbye to those ever increasing parental worries about toxic chemicals? So do we! We’re sick and tired of reading report after report about dangers associated with the products we use everyday: Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles, soda cans, and other everyday products; phthalates in toys and pacifiers; formaldehyde in baby shampoo. In fact, dangerous chemicals are found in everything from cosmetics to bedding to school supplies.
MomsRising has joined a growing movement of workers, scientists, fertility experts, and advocates in supporting comprehensive reform for America’s chemical policy. As part of the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families campaign, we’re calling for updated chemical regulations so that chemicals are proven to be safe before they are out on the market and in the products our kids use every day. Join our Safer Chemicals Campaign today!
The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) grandfathered in 62,000 chemicals. Since then, the EPA has required testing of less than 1 percent of the chemicals in commerce! Our broken system leaves us exposed to countless toxic chemicals every day, chemicals that put our families at risk for cancer, learning disabilities, infertility, and more. We can’t protect our kids and families from toxics without the help of federal legislation. To gain real MOMentum on this important issue, we need your help. Tell Congress that it’s time to get serious about TSCA!
- Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Campaign: MomsRising is a proud member of the The Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, a coalition that represents more than 11 million individuals and includes parents, health professionals, advocates for people with learning and developmental disabilities, reproductive health advocates, environmentalists and businesses from across the nation.
- I Am Not a Guinea Pig: Our families shouldn't be guinea pigs for the Chemicals Industry! Learn more about the campaign here and find out what you can do to push for substantive reform of our toxic chemicals law.
- Healthy Stuff Guide: MomsRising is proud to partner with Healthy Stuff in sharing results from their independent consumer product safety testing. Learn more about toxic chemicals in Car Seats, Purses, Accessories, Pet Supplies, and Cars.
- Healthy Holiday Guide: FInd out how to keep toxic chemicals out of our make up bag, off of your dinner table, and out of your parties. This handy list of resources will help you take toxins off the guest list for your next big event!
Did you know that your favorite cosmetics could be putting you at risk for asthma, cancer, and reproductive health issues? The FDA currently lacks the authority and resources to keep cosmetics safe. The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, introduced by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky with Rep. Edward Markey and Rep. Tammy Baldwin, is a huge moment for consumers, parents and environmental health advocates. For the first time in 70 years, we have a real chance to pass national legislation that would eliminate harmful chemicals from the products we use every day. Click here to learn more about toxins in cosmetics and what we can do to make cosmetics safe.
- The Story of Cosmetics: This new video from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (above), Annie Leonard’s The Story of Stuff Project and Free Range Studios explains the problems with our current system, which allows toxic chemicals in cosmetics (and therefore in our bodies, our kids, our waterways), and outlines solutions for how to fix this.
- Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is a coalition effort launched to protect the health of consumers and workers by securing the corporate, regulatory and legislative reforms necessary to eliminate dangerous chemicals from cosmetics and personal care products.
- Breast Cancer Fund: The Breast Cancer Fund works to connect the dots between breast cancer and exposures to toxic chemicals in our everyday lives.
- Join MomsRising Today: MomsRising gives mothers, and all who have mothers, a voice in shaping the laws & policies that affect our lives. You can sign online petitions on timely issues like National and State BPA bans, chemical policy reform, PVC-Free School Supplies, Safe Cosmetics, and alerts on all of MomsRising's issues or you can just sign up to receive email alerts, all for free. Sign on today!
- Give a Gift Today : MomsRising will be able to continue to mobilize moms and their allies to stop everything from lead in toys to toxic chemicals in baby bottles. We depend on our supporters like you to run these important programs! Your donations make the work of MomsRising possible–and we deeply appreciate your support.
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