26 results

• 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.

• California Lawmakers Considering Ban on PFAS in Cosmetics

  March 8, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A California lawmaker has introduced a bill calling for a total ban on PFAS in cosmetics in that state.

• FDA Releases Scientific Opinions on Testing Procedures for Asbestos in Talc-Based Cosmetics

  January 14, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has released a number of scientific opinions on how the cosmetics industry can improve its accuracy in testing for the presence of asbestos in talc-based products.

• Cover Girl Lawsuit Alleges Products Exposed Consumers to Dangerous PFAS Chemicals

  January 13, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A lawsuit against CoverGirl claims the company falsely advertised its Trublend product line as safe despite the presence of toxic chemicals often found in firefighting foam.

• FDA Detects No Asbestos In Talc Powder Cosmetic Products Sampled This Year

  October 26, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA indicates it was unable to detect any asbestos in talc-based cosmetics in the latest round of what has become an annual sampling of products designed to prevent asbestos exposure.

• Lawmakers Move To Ban PFAS Use In Cosmetics After Study’s Findings Raise Health Concerns

  June 18, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  New legislation seeks to ban the use of PFAS "forever chemicals" in cosmetics.

• Cosmetics Industry Doing Poor Job Of Screening Talc For Asbestos: Study

  November 30, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns asbestos is more prevalent in talc-based cosmetics than previously believed.

• Exposure To Asbestos In Talc Products Can Cause Mesothelioma: Study

  March 19, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates asbestos in cosmetic talcum powder products has been linked to cases of mesothelioma.

• Talc Asbestos Problems Continue as FDA Indicates Multiple Cosmetics Products Test Positive

  March 11, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA indicates nine of 43 cosmetics products tested contained at least trace amounts of asbestos, and says it will continue testing products throughout 2020.

• Cosmetic Poisonings, Injuries Send Thousands of Children to Hospital Emergency Rooms: Study

  June 18, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates thousands of children are injured or poisoned by cosmetics every year.