This webinar, held on Jan. 25 at 2:00 p.m. EST, discusses the key points of the TSCA and Safe Cosmetics Legislation. Our allies from the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics answer questions and give you the facts. We discuss:
- Key points of the legislation
- Green America’s support of the legislation
Below is background information that we recommend you read prior to viewing the webinar. We have also created a special web address for you to share comments and ask questions. Send your comments and questions to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
- Our Standards for Body / Personal Care shows Green America's criteria that businesses in this industry must meet as part of the screening process to qualify for the Seal of Approval. The standards information also includes related resources on this topic.
- Take action! Learn more background on the TSCA and get talking points to contact your Congresspeople about the importance of chemical safety.
- Read about toxin and chemical safety in the Heal Your Home issue of the Green American. Here you can read about the Precautionary Principle and explore the Heal Your Home Center. You can also download the full issue here (PDF).
- Learn what the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 means for businesses from The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Read about the need for federal safe cosmetics legislation (PDF) and FDA regulatory shortcomings over cosmetics (PDF).
- Read about the business case for TSCA reform from the American Sustainable Business Council.
- Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010: View the full bill (PDF). Sections 611-624 are focus areas.
- Toxic Substances Control Act of 2010: View the full bill (PDF). (This is the House bill. A bill was also introduced in the Senate.)
