Develop a strategy to phase PFAS out of products and supply chains. The PFAS regulatory landscape is constantly changing and hard to follow. NGO campaigns that target PFAS, such as Mind the Store and DeTox my Fashion, are not going away. To abide by the law and protect your brand, the best solution is to phase […]
AB 1817 is wide in scope, offers few exceptions, and requires a certificate of compliance. This is the fourth article in my PFAS series and focusses specifically on California AB 1817. I chose to dedicate a whole post to this bill because of my involvement in eliminating PFAS from both casual apparel and jeans, and […]
There are 98 current PFAS policies in 20 states, and 104 adopted PFAS policies in 23 states. The types of regulations are wide in scope. Most regulate the whole PFAS class rather than individual substances such as PFOA and PFOS, both which have been regulated for decades. This approach eliminates the common whack-a-mole scenario where […]
PFAS offer desirable consumer benefits and are added to numerous consumer products. PFAS are excellent at repelling oil and water and have high thermal stability. Water repellency, stain resistance and nonstick performance are important consumer benefits, whereas lubrication, and foam stabilization (in some firefighting foams) are important industry benefits. Part 1 of this series provided […]
This is the first in a 5-part series about PFAS. It explains what PFAS are and why they are hazardous.
Low impact dyes are dyes that has been classified by the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 as eco-friendly
Preservatives are added to almost all personal care items including nail polish, cleansers and moisturizing lotions. Some preservatives are toxic and there is a growing effort to replace them with safer alternatives. What are Preservatives? Preservatives are substances added to products to stop them from spoiling. They are added to food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and household products to […]
Microbeads are tiny polyethylene beads used widely in some personal care products. They have different functions such as: Exfoliating agents in skincare products including body washes Texture enhancers by providing a silky texture in skin creams and lotions Facilitate the ability to spread skin creams and lotions Provide color in toothpaste to add visual appeal What you […]
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