Ban the Use of Asbestos in Cosmetics!

  • al: Care2 Team
  • destinatario: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Update: Yet another U.S. cosmetics manufacturer, Beauty Plus Global (BPG), has had to recall its products bcause they were contaminated with toxic asbestos. In fact, this is actually the second time in five months that BPG has had to recall its products due to lethal contaminants. It's time the U.S. FDA gets its act together, takes health seriously, and ban the use of asbestos in cosmetics now!

Recently, jewelry and makeup retailer Claire's Accessories recalled several cosmetic products after a customer raised concerns that they may contain asbestos. Thankfully, Claire's Accessories was committed to taking the allegations seriously and having an independent lab test the products for asbestos, but how would asbestos get into the cosmetics in the first place?

Well, it turns out that, despite its many known health risks, asbestos is not banned from use in cosmetic products. Please sign this petition to change that now.

While it is against the law to use any ingredient in a cosmetic that makes the product harmful to consumers when used as directed, asbestos is not specifically included in the list of ingredients prohibited from use in cosmetics.

But it absolutely should be. Once asbestos fibers enter the body, they never dissolve and can cause inflammation and permanent changes to the body's cells. Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause life-threatening diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and mesothelioma.

The U.S. is far behind when it comes to restricting the use of harmful chemicals in personal care products. Whereas the E.U. has banned 1,400 chemicals and Canada has banned 600, the U.S. has banned just 30 harmful chemicals. We need to catch up.

Please sign this petition urging the FDA to recognize the harmful effects of asbestos by banning its use in cosmetic products. Our health and safety depends on it.
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