New Report Released on Hormone Disrupting Chemicals in Consumer Products

Study highlights the presence of NPEs (nonylphenol ethoxylates) and BPA (bisphenol A) in paint, toys and personal care products

On December 13, our colleagues at the Environmental Health Strategy Center released an exclusive new report, Poison in Paint, Toxics in Toys, on two groups of hormone disrupting chemicals in common household products. For the first time, more than 650 brand name household products that contain one of two toxic chemicals of high concern, NPEs (nonylphenol ethoxylates) and BPA (bisphenol A), have been publicly identified. Twenty-five manufacturers reported their use of NPEs and BPA in consumer products sold in Maine under a 2008 state law on chemical safety.

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The report is authored by the Envrionmental Health Strategy Center, and co-released by Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families and Safer States.

Federal Policy Reform Moves Forward

In response to increasing consumer demand for safer products, Senators Frank Lautenberg and Representative Bobby Rush are expected to introduce a new bill this Congressional session to reform the outdated Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - the current federal law for regulating chemicals. These reforms would phase out the most dangerous chemicals from the manufacturing process; require industry to take responsibility for the safety of their products; and use the best science to protect vulnerable groups.

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