Restrict/Label Formaldehyde in Textile Products
Target:
President-Elect Barack Obama
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Safbaby.com is urging legislation to restrict the presence of formaldehyde in textile products. For any clothing articles that do contain formaldehyde, a mandatory label ("contains formaldehyde...") needs to be available for the consumer to know that the presence of this toxic gas is there.
Formaldehyde is strongly suspected of carcinogenic properties and can provoke allergic reactions like irritation of the eyes, skin and the respiratory system. Furthermore, formaldehyde can cause lung oedema and asthma when it is taken up through the respiratory organs.
It is commonly used in the clothing manufacturing industry as a stain resistant mechanism, to resist mildew, to fix color to a fabric, to give a permanent press effect, to stop shrinking and to make fabric more flame resistant. The application of formaldehyde primarily concerns cotton, viscose, linen and their blends with synthetic fibers.
Although Europe and Japan have limits set as to what they will allow for formaldehyde in textiles, the USA does not have ANY safety standard in place.
European Countries like Austria, Finland, Germany, Norway and Netherlands have laid down national legislation restricting the presence of formaldehyde in textile products. The US needs to get with the times here as well. This needs to be done for the health and well-being of our children and consumers at large.
Safbaby.com is urging legislation to restrict the presence of formaldehyde in textile products. For any clothing articles that do contain formaldehyde, a mandatory label ("contains formaldehyde...") needs to be available for the consumer to know that the presence of this toxic gas is there.
Formaldehyde is strongly suspected of carcinogenic properties and can provoke allergic reactions like irritation of the eyes, skin and the respiratory system. Furthermore, formaldehyde can cause lung oedema and asthma when it is taken up through the respiratory organs.
It is commonly used in the clothing manufacturing industry as a stain resistant mechanism, to resist mildew, to fix color to a fabric, to give a permanent press effect, to stop shrinking and to make fabric more flame resistant. The application of formaldehyde primarily concerns cotton, viscose, linen and their blends with synthetic fibers.
Although Europe and Japan have limits set as to what they will allow for formaldehyde in textiles, the USA does not have ANY safety standard in place.
European Countries like Austria, Finland, Germany, Norway and Netherlands have laid down national legislation restricting the presence of formaldehyde in textile products. The US needs to get with the times here as well. This needs to be done for the health and well-being of our children and consumers at large.
Dear President-Elect Obama
We are writing to express our concern about the lack of regulations regarding the dangerous gas, formaldehyde, that hides excessively in textiles in the United States.
European Countries and Japan strictly restrict the presence of formaldehyde in textile products and following label must be added to textiles: "Contains Formaldehyde. It is recommended to wash this garment before the first use to avoid irritation of the skin"
Formaldehyde is strongly suspected of carcinogenic properties and can provoke allergic reactions like irritation of the eyes, skin and the respiratory system. Furthermore, formaldehyde can cause lung oedema and asthma when it is taken up through the respiratory organs.
Our children are especially vulnerable to these toxins!
It's time for the US to take action to restrict and clearly label formaldehyde in textiles. We are urging strict regulations and labeling in children's clothing and bedding.
Thank you for looking into this issue, and for making our children's health and well-being a top priority.
We are writing to express our concern about the lack of regulations regarding the dangerous gas, formaldehyde, that hides excessively in textiles in the United States.
European Countries and Japan strictly restrict the presence of formaldehyde in textile products and following label must be added to textiles: "Contains Formaldehyde. It is recommended to wash this garment before the first use to avoid irritation of the skin"
Formaldehyde is strongly suspected of carcinogenic properties and can provoke allergic reactions like irritation of the eyes, skin and the respiratory system. Furthermore, formaldehyde can cause lung oedema and asthma when it is taken up through the respiratory organs.
Our children are especially vulnerable to these toxins!
It's time for the US to take action to restrict and clearly label formaldehyde in textiles. We are urging strict regulations and labeling in children's clothing and bedding.
Thank you for looking into this issue, and for making our children's health and well-being a top priority.
We signed the "Restrict/Label Formaldehyde in Textile Products" petition!
# 119:
7:19 am PDT, Jun 26,
Sherri Stevens, California
# 118:
9:17 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Silvia Bell, California
Since I have become a mom of my little son Jack, I have started doing research about everything that will affect my son's health, and I am very frustrated about the American businesses' safety policies. Nothing should be sold that is not safe for us without a warning sign. At the moment, I only buy products from Europe because I have to distrust American product safety. Please help making American products safe for everybody, especially for the most vulnerable - our children. Thank you
Since I have become a mom of my little son Jack, I have started doing research about everything that will affect my son's health, and I am very frustrated about the American businesses' safety policies. Nothing should be sold that is not safe for us without a warning sign. At the moment, I only buy products from Europe because I have to distrust American product safety. Please help making American products safe for everybody, especially for the most vulnerable - our children. Thank you
# 117:
12:37 pm PDT, Jun 15,
Shae Tarka, California
Please listen to our requests to protect our children from these harmful chemicals! Thank you.
Please listen to our requests to protect our children from these harmful chemicals! Thank you.
# 116:
10:36 am PDT, Jun 12,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 115:
3:52 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Celia Antonio, Canada
We hear our governments complaining about the medic care systems and how expensive they are to maintain because of various illnesses. I find it frustrating to see that they haven't made the connections. They haven't bothered to make necessary legislation when it comes to protecting the environment and merchandise that contain chemcials that are having an increasing effect on our families wellbeing.
We hear our governments complaining about the medic care systems and how expensive they are to maintain because of various illnesses. I find it frustrating to see that they haven't made the connections. They haven't bothered to make necessary legislation when it comes to protecting the environment and merchandise that contain chemcials that are having an increasing effect on our families wellbeing.
# 114:
8:44 pm PDT, May 27,
Brandie Laseter, Alaska
# 113:
11:50 pm PDT, May 24,
Name not displayed, California
# 112:
11:31 am PDT, May 15,
Jaime Leon De la Parra, California
# 111:
7:20 am PDT, May 15,
Cathy Crawford, Texas
We need to keep moving towards a healthier population. That begins with removing known carcinogens from our environment. This is a small thing that can be done.
We need to keep moving towards a healthier population. That begins with removing known carcinogens from our environment. This is a small thing that can be done.
# 110:
6:07 am PDT, May 15,
Sofia Hernandez-Grogan, Maryland
At a minimum, ingredients used in the production of textiles, particularly those for children, should be disclosed to American consumers. I find it appalling to learn that such dangerous chemicals are in children's clothing and at such dangerous levels. Ideally, banning these chemicals is best but disclosure is a good first step in the right direction.
At a minimum, ingredients used in the production of textiles, particularly those for children, should be disclosed to American consumers. I find it appalling to learn that such dangerous chemicals are in children's clothing and at such dangerous levels. Ideally, banning these chemicals is best but disclosure is a good first step in the right direction.
# 109:
4:32 pm PDT, May 14,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 108:
10:19 pm PDT, May 12,
Gemma Powell, Colorado
# 107:
12:29 pm PDT, May 1,
Adele Deaton, Maryland
# 106:
5:05 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Amanda Rohrbach, Arizona
President Obama, keep our children and environment safe!
President Obama, keep our children and environment safe!
# 105:
1:49 pm PDT, Apr 19,
Robin Charles, Arizona
I have been diagnosed by Mayo Clinic as having an allergic reaction to formaldehyde resins in textiles. It took me a year and several thousand dollars to figure it out.
I have been diagnosed by Mayo Clinic as having an allergic reaction to formaldehyde resins in textiles. It took me a year and several thousand dollars to figure it out.
# 104:
10:17 am PDT, Apr 19,
Name not displayed, Canada
If parents constantly have to research to make sure they aren't poisoning their children with food, toys and clothing, we don't have time to parent and nurture our children . . . the future generation of people. The fact that these chemicals are used in clothing (children's or not) is beyond my comprehension.
If parents constantly have to research to make sure they aren't poisoning their children with food, toys and clothing, we don't have time to parent and nurture our children . . . the future generation of people. The fact that these chemicals are used in clothing (children's or not) is beyond my comprehension.
# 103:
9:05 am PDT, Apr 17,
Name not displayed, Nevada
I believe that being informed as a parent is a small step but the government has to start protecting us as well. Toxic chemicals should not be allowed to be used without strict regulations.
I believe that being informed as a parent is a small step but the government has to start protecting us as well. Toxic chemicals should not be allowed to be used without strict regulations.
# 102:
8:21 am PDT, Apr 8,
Lydia Millbrook, Michigan
It is sad to see that our country is not protecting our children in every way possible that they can. I am not sure how long european countries have limited the use of formaldehyde and other harmful ingredients in clothing and other products, but our country should do the same. I believe with all the change our President is trying to create that this should also be a priority.
It is sad to see that our country is not protecting our children in every way possible that they can. I am not sure how long european countries have limited the use of formaldehyde and other harmful ingredients in clothing and other products, but our country should do the same. I believe with all the change our President is trying to create that this should also be a priority.
# 101:
4:16 pm PDT, Mar 31,
Matthew Hirshberg, Massachusetts
# 100:
2:15 pm PDT, Mar 13,
Ann Marie Amato, New York
# 99:
11:41 am PDT, Mar 13,
Rosa DiLiberto, New York
# 98:
3:10 pm PST, Mar 5,
Jean Monska, Massachusetts
# 97:
11:02 am PST, Mar 5,
Linda Consolini, Massachusetts
I have a beautiful grandson and have just heard the news on china using formaldehyde on the clothes. I would be happy to see this restricted for the safety of all. I have bought a numerous amount of baby clothes that I now find out they are unsafe for my grandchild. Please look into this for our safe too. Thank you, Linda
I have a beautiful grandson and have just heard the news on china using formaldehyde on the clothes. I would be happy to see this restricted for the safety of all. I have bought a numerous amount of baby clothes that I now find out they are unsafe for my grandchild. Please look into this for our safe too. Thank you, Linda
# 96:
9:38 am PST, Feb 24,
Name not displayed, Arizona
Please help protect not only our children and grandchildren...But yours too! You have the power to choose children's health over the mighty corporate dollar...Please make the right choice! Make it mandatory for companies that use harmful chemicals in consumer products to label these products accordingly. Help make this country safer for all, especially our children!
Please help protect not only our children and grandchildren...But yours too! You have the power to choose children's health over the mighty corporate dollar...Please make the right choice! Make it mandatory for companies that use harmful chemicals in consumer products to label these products accordingly. Help make this country safer for all, especially our children!
# 95:
12:15 pm PST, Feb 23,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
# 94:
8:18 pm PST, Feb 14,
Stephanie Flanagan, California
# 93:
11:58 pm PST, Feb 13,
Name not displayed, California
# 92:
11:11 pm PST, Feb 12,
Christina Cicack, Oregon
# 91:
1:48 pm PST, Feb 10,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 90:
10:12 am PST, Feb 10,
Majel Carroll, Minnesota
I am a volunteer board president for a thrift shop. WE give and sell clothing by the grocery bag. Children's clothing is a huge item for people trying to make ends meets. We do not want to harm the families/individauls we are trying to help. We understand that there are some laws now on the books to help with this problem, but there is little information out there to help guide us as to the path we take. Thank You for all you do to improve our country & lives.
I am a volunteer board president for a thrift shop. WE give and sell clothing by the grocery bag. Children's clothing is a huge item for people trying to make ends meets. We do not want to harm the families/individauls we are trying to help. We understand that there are some laws now on the books to help with this problem, but there is little information out there to help guide us as to the path we take. Thank You for all you do to improve our country & lives.
# 89:
7:25 am PST, Feb 10,
Isabella Pasinato, Canada
# 88:
9:37 pm PST, Feb 9,
Stephane Paquet, California
# 87:
6:59 pm PST, Feb 9,
Marie-Josee LeBlanc, California
As consumer we have the right to know what is hiding in the products we buy. As legislator, you must also think about population long term health and the health cost all those chemicals add up. In a sense not labeling product lead to more poverty since most people are paying in a way or another for medical care.
As consumer we have the right to know what is hiding in the products we buy. As legislator, you must also think about population long term health and the health cost all those chemicals add up. In a sense not labeling product lead to more poverty since most people are paying in a way or another for medical care.
# 86:
8:51 am PST, Feb 9,
Shauna Granger, Florida
# 85:
7:08 pm PST, Feb 7,
Diana Miller, Florida
Formaldehyde is only one of the many toxic chemicals that are routinely used in our children's products, from personal care items to clothing. The U.S. MUST wake up to these hidden dangers and put legislation in place to regulate the industries that have been greedy and careless towards the health of our children in particular. It is shameful the practices that go on in this country, when a number of European nations are well ahead in legislating the use of known carcinogens. Please take action now!
Formaldehyde is only one of the many toxic chemicals that are routinely used in our children's products, from personal care items to clothing. The U.S. MUST wake up to these hidden dangers and put legislation in place to regulate the industries that have been greedy and careless towards the health of our children in particular. It is shameful the practices that go on in this country, when a number of European nations are well ahead in legislating the use of known carcinogens. Please take action now!
# 84:
1:50 pm PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 83:
6:45 pm PST, Feb 5,
Rebecca Fulco, New Jersey
# 82:
8:44 am PST, Feb 5,
Holly Henderson, Massachusetts
# 81:
5:43 am PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
# 80:
6:34 pm PST, Feb 4,
Shauna McCoy, New York
Please help us keep our children safe and keep these businesses honest! If they are going to use chemicals in children's products that pose a danger, we have the right to know! The labels should reflect this, or at least on a website or hotline number!!
Please help us keep our children safe and keep these businesses honest! If they are going to use chemicals in children's products that pose a danger, we have the right to know! The labels should reflect this, or at least on a website or hotline number!!
# 79:
6:28 pm PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, New York
# 78:
3:18 pm PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, California
Please help keep our children safe and healthy President Obama.
Please help keep our children safe and healthy President Obama.
# 77:
5:35 am PST, Jan 26,
Anita Kofta, Wisconsin
# 76:
5:51 pm PST, Jan 24,
Joel Krieger, Georgia
# 75:
5:26 am PST, Jan 23,
Name not displayed, Rhode Island
The use of anything that might be toxic to our children shows that they are interested in the instant self-gratification of money, without regard to the harm it does to our future.
The use of anything that might be toxic to our children shows that they are interested in the instant self-gratification of money, without regard to the harm it does to our future.
# 74:
5:26 pm PST, Jan 22,
Elizabeth Slaybaugh, Ohio
For the love of children and their future, every action should be taken to assure that their health is a top priority of all comapanies that manufacture children's clothing and other products!
For the love of children and their future, every action should be taken to assure that their health is a top priority of all comapanies that manufacture children's clothing and other products!
# 73:
10:03 am PST, Jan 22,
Lawrence George, Massachusetts
# 72:
9:38 am PST, Jan 22,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
Formaldehyde should be banned in all products for young or old.
Formaldehyde should be banned in all products for young or old.
# 71:
8:03 am PST, Jan 22,
Amy Clement, Massachusetts
# 70:
7:46 am PST, Jan 22,
Todd Ferillo, New Hampshire
Formaldehyde should be banned
Formaldehyde should be banned
# 69:
7:24 am PST, Jan 20,
Elena Venuti, Massachusetts
If children are our future, the present is in our hands to protect them from being plagued with epidemic of serious illnesses caused by chemical compounds like formaldehyde.
If children are our future, the present is in our hands to protect them from being plagued with epidemic of serious illnesses caused by chemical compounds like formaldehyde.
# 68:
6:57 pm PST, Jan 19,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
Parents deserve to know what is in the clothing they buy their children, please make the urgent decision to label textiles and clothing containing formaldehyde!
Parents deserve to know what is in the clothing they buy their children, please make the urgent decision to label textiles and clothing containing formaldehyde!
# 67:
11:27 pm PST, Jan 15,
Dan Knudsen, Denmark
Take care of our babies, they shall take care of their babies.
Take care of our babies, they shall take care of their babies.
# 66:
11:29 pm PST, Jan 14,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
# 65:
9:35 am PST, Jan 13,
Lynn Guerra, Illinois
# 64:
1:15 pm PST, Jan 12,
Miranda Dornfeld, Hawaii
# 63:
12:48 pm PST, Jan 12,
Raquel Richter, California
The health of our children is a precious thing to protect and we need your help. Please do the right thing.
The health of our children is a precious thing to protect and we need your help. Please do the right thing.
# 62:
11:13 am PST, Jan 12,
Silky Wylder, Wisconsin
# 61:
7:59 pm PST, Jan 10,
Michelle DiBenedetto, North Carolina
Read Lexi's story at www.GoChemicalFree.com
Read Lexi's story at www.GoChemicalFree.com
# 60:
7:59 pm PST, Jan 10,
Michelle DiBenedetto, North Carolina
Read Lexi's story at www.GoChemicalFree.com
Read Lexi's story at www.GoChemicalFree.com
# 59:
7:58 pm PST, Jan 10,
T. Seeger, Texas
It is unfathomable to me that our country does not do more to protect our children. Why do we risk their health and future for the sake of industry? INdustry can afford to make adjustments; our children cannot afford to have their health compromised before they can even speak for themselves. Hard decisions need to be made in this country if we are to show real leadership and real concern for our future. I, and many parents I know, are choosing to do business with responsible companies. Our numbers will grow. PLease listen and begin respecting children's environmental health issues.
It is unfathomable to me that our country does not do more to protect our children. Why do we risk their health and future for the sake of industry? INdustry can afford to make adjustments; our children cannot afford to have their health compromised before they can even speak for themselves. Hard decisions need to be made in this country if we are to show real leadership and real concern for our future. I, and many parents I know, are choosing to do business with responsible companies. Our numbers will grow. PLease listen and begin respecting children's environmental health issues.
# 58:
5:16 am PST, Jan 10,
BiLL Fowlie, Maine
# 57:
12:25 am PST, Jan 10,
Melissa Jose, California
# 56:
6:36 pm PST, Jan 8,
Sue Whitney, California
# 55:
4:45 pm PST, Jan 8,
Christine Fitje, Pennsylvania
# 54:
3:02 pm PST, Jan 8,
Lisa Mayeux, Louisiana
# 53:
12:47 pm PST, Jan 8,
Name not displayed, California
# 52:
6:18 am PST, Jan 8,
Roxie Schliesman, Wisconsin
# 51:
10:40 pm PST, Jan 7,
Tess Pederson, Washington
