September 5, 2008
Nature's Wizard — Inside Scoop
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Ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products are not screened for safety. Most people think that the ingredients in personal care and cosmetic products are safety tested before they are sold. But there is no such requirement in federal law (US or Canadian). By law, the government cannot mandate safety studies of cosmetics products or their ingredients, and only 13 percent of the 10,500 ingredients in personal care products have been reviewed for safety by the cosmetic industry's own review panel. For virtually every product on the market, safety decisions are made behind closed doors, guided by an industry-funded panel, without the benefit of peer-review or independent pre-market safety testing. |
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How do the toxic chemicals used to manufacture the household cleaning products I use affect my health? Sprays, liquids and aerosols formats coudl all contain toxic chemicals. |
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Are toxic chemicals being used to produce my little one's products? YES! Even the most trusted brands use chemicals that are harmful to your children…. even if they may contain naturally-dervied ingredients. |
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For more information, please visit: How to be green at home Reviews on natural and organic products available in Canada |
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