Advocates Push to Eliminate PFAS From Cosmetics

Written By Bobbi Wilding, MS

Reprinted from Spectrum News

BY SUSAN ARBETTER ALBANY

PUBLISHED 8:13 PM ET MAY 07, 2024

There are dangerous chemicals, including PFAS, in some personal care products and cosmetics that many people use on a daily basis, according to a coalition of environmental organizations.

A package of bills would ban or force the removal of the carcinogens and give the commissioner of the New York State Department of Health more say in what chemicals can be used in the products.  

Bobbi Wilding, executive director of Clean+Healthy, discussed the legislation with Capital Tonight host Susan Arbetter.

Bobbi Wilding, MS

Executive Director of Clean and Healthy New York

Bobbi leads the Getting Ready for Baby coalition, trains child care providers to avoid chemicals of concern, and tests products for such chemicals. Her background in Ecological Economics, Values and Policy lends itself strongly to engaging in CHNY's market-based campaigns.

https://www.cleanhealthyny.org
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