Most Americans do not know the truth... that there is little to no government regulation concering the chemical-laced products we are using on ourselves and our children. Many do not realize there are over 884 known chemical toxins in their shampoos, deodorants, and cleaning products. They do not know what the ingredients listed on the back of the bottle actually are...especially ingredients listed as other and fragrance...and manufacturers are not required to tell them! They do not understand that just by putting on lotion every day they are increasing their risk of cancer because of the chemical parabens and dozens of other toxins in their product. The multi-billion dollar cosmetic, cleaning, and chemical industries are working over time to keep Americans in the dark.
Acceptable Levels?, a feature length film, in conjunction with learned scientists, doctors, and experts in the field, will reveal the truths about the toxins in our environment. Visit the Acceptable Levels? website at www.acceptablelevelsmovie.com to find out more about the truth concerning the products you are using every single day, and sign our petition to make cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers responsible for their actions and help increase safety regulations and testing of products before they are sold to you and me!
We the undersigned would like to bring to your attention a form of chemical warfare that is affecting every single American in our nation. Chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other adverse health effects do not belong in products we use in and on our bodies. Major loopholes in federal law allow the $50 billion cosmetics industry to put unlimited amounts of virtually any chemical into personal care products with no required safety assessment or adequate labeling requirements.
In 2008, the list of High Production Volume Chemicals (according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ) included 4,843 substances and only an estimated 7% have had the safety testing suggested by the OECD. This is unacceptable that there are little to no government regulation concerning the cosmetics and personal care products we are using on ourselves and our children every day.
We, the undersigned, call on our representatives in Congress to protect our health by:
Taking immediate action to phase out the most hazardous cosmetics ingredients on the U.S. market, and
Empowering the FDA, CDC and EPA to regulate cosmetic ingredients and products before they reach store shelves to ensure their safety.
Thank you for taking the time to examine our cause and consider our requests. We look forward to the positive change you will bring about.
