Press Releases and Statements
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Mammograms: Are We Asking the Wrong Question?
11/19/09
Statement from Breast Cancer Fund CEO Jeanne Rizzo, R.N.
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Toxic bisphenol A found in canned food
11/03/09
Consumer Reports' test fuels efforts to ban chemical in food and beverage containers
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California Assembly fails to protect infants from toxic bisphenol A
09/11/09
After heavy industry lobbying, BPA ban bill falls short of votes needed to pass
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California Moms to State Assembly We Want BPA-free Kids!
08/26/09
Rally at the Capitol in support of bill to ban toxic chemical from infant-feeding products
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Massachusetts Warns Bisphenol A Toxic
08/03/09
Mass. Department of Public Health cautions pregnant women and children to avoid BPA exposure
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Despite Overwhelming Science, Calif. EPA Fails to Declare Bisphenol A Toxic
07/15/09
Manufacturers, retailers, legislators moving to restrict exposure to BPA; Calif. EPA fails to act
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California Senate Votes to Ban Bisphenol A in Baby Food and Beverage Products
06/02/09
Despite heavy industry lobbying, Senate votes on the side of science and children?s health
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Despite Evidence of Toxicity, Bisphenol A Present in Food and Beverage Packaging
04/21/09
Companies are not voluntarily removing chemical, highlighting urgent need for regulation
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Toxic Chemicals in Children's Bath Products Trigger International Outcry
03/19/09
China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Israel react to contaminants in popular children?s products made by U.S. manufacturers. U.S. Senator Demands FDA Investigation.
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Congress to Consider Banning Some Uses of Toxic Bisphenol A
03/13/09
Sen. Feinstein, Rep. Markey introduce legislation to ban BPA in food and beverage containers
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Children's Bath Products Contaminated with Formaldehyde, 1,4-Dioxane
03/12/09
Chemicals Not Listed on Product Labels Due to Weak Regulatory Standards
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Landmark Federal Ban on Phthalates in Toys Set to Take Effect
02/09/09
Parents, health advocates cheer; warn proper implementation requires overhaul of CPSC leadership
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Early-life Chemical Exposures Critical to Later-life Breast Cancer Risk
02/04/09
Report finds phthalates, BPA and other chemicals pose risk; calls for more research and stricter chemical regulation
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Environmental Health Advocates Applaud California Green Chemistry Initiative
12/16/08
Advocates to State: "We look forward to swift and strong implementation of policy recommendations"
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Parents, Health Advocates Outraged by Consumer Safety Agency's Attempts to Gut Toxic Toys Law
11/24/08
Toys with phthalates could remain on shelves indefinitely under law's latest interpretation
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Governor Signs Groundbreaking Consumer Product Safety Bills
09/29/08
Will give state authority to protect consumers from toxic chemicals
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Calif. Lawmakers Pass Groundbreaking Consumer Products Bills
09/02/08
Will give state authority to protect consumers from toxic chemicals
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