25 results

• Traditional Surma Eye Makeup Caused Lead Poisoning Cases Among New York Family Members, CDC Reports

  August 5, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC is warning of the risks of lead poisoning from traditional surma cosmetics, often used as eye liner, after testing revealed extremely high lead levels in a four-year-old in New York City.

• FDA Reports That It Found No Asbestos in Talc Products Sold for Cosmetic Purposes in 2023

  April 9, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA testing found no asbestos in 50 talc-based cosmetic products sold in the U.S. in 2023.

• FDA Asks for $7.2 Billion in 2025 Budget to Improve Focus on Food Safety, Nutrition

  March 12, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA seeks $7.2 billion in funding for fiscal year 2025, seeking additional money to respond to food poisoning outbreaks, medical supply chain problems and the regulation of cosmetics.

• Toxic Fumes Are Emitted From Household Cleaners, Cosmetics and Other Consumer Products in U.S. Homes: Study

  May 12, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study finds that many household cosmetics, cleaners and other chemical products may release high levels of toxic compounds into consumers' homes.

• Study Indicates U.S. Children Often Exposed to Toxic Cosmetics, Raising Long-Term Health Risks

  January 30, 2023

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds wide use of toxic cosmetic chemicals among U.S. children, exposing them to potentially adverse health effects.

• California Bans Toxic PFAS Chemicals From Cosmetics, Certain Textiles

  September 13, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Two new California bills expected to be signed by the governor would heavily restrict or ban the use of PFAS chemicals in cosmetics and textiles.

• Exposure to Phthalates During Pregnancy Linked to Risk of Premature Birth: Study

  July 21, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study link chemicals used in cosmetics, such as nail polish, to increased phthalate exposure and increased risk of preterm births.

• L’Oreal Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Presence of PFAS Chemicals

  April 19, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit filed against L'Oreal claims the cosmetics manufacturer hid the presence of cancer-causing PFAS chemicals from consumers.

• Formaldehyde Exposure Linked To Leukemia and Head and Neck Tumors: EPA

  April 15, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The EPA has released a new assessment on formaldehyde exposure, warning of potential cancer risks.

• CoverGirl Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Chemicals in TruBlend Pressed Powder Cosmetics

  April 4, 2022

  Russell Maas

  CoverGirl TruBlend Pressed Powder cosmetic products contain PFAS chemicals which could increase the risk of cancer and other health problems, a recently-filed class action lawsuit claims.