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Lead, arsenic found in products from handbags to car seats

A consumer watchdog group has found lead, arsenic and other potentially harmful chemicals in an array of everyday products, from handbags to pet supplies to car seats and backpacks. The Michigan-based Ecology Center tested more than 5,000 products for its new database, healthystuff.org. TTwo-thirds of all handbags tested had lead levels above 300 parts per million, the new safety standard for children's products.

It's easy not being green

The majority of companies that are about to get hit with environmental sanctions ignore the Securities and Exchange Commission's requirement that they disclose that liability to investors, according to a University of Arkansas researcher.

Bisphenol A Mimics Estrogen, Phthalates Target Testosterone

Although they have been linked to reproductive problems in both sexes, bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates -- common chemicals found in household plastics -- have gender-specific effects. Research has shown that even low levels of BPA and phthalates cause problems in humans -- including obesity.

Hospitals go for a greener clean

The places that need to be the cleanest, the most sterilized, are finding that green cleaners are more effective than regular ones. Hospitals have started replacing the old chemical cleaners with natural products.

California unveils six-step strategy to promote green chemistry

California officials today unveiled a six-step strategy to promote use of safer, sustainable chemicals and wean the state's industries and consumers off toxic compounds.

Exposure to chemical may affect the genitals of baby boys

Baby boys are more likely to have changes in their genitals — such as undescended testicles and smaller penises — if their mothers were exposed to high levels of a controversial chemical during pregnancy, a new study shows.

Eight Accounting Loopholes--Lessons from Nanomaterials and Asbestos. New IEHN report, Bridging the Credibility Gap, finds liability accounting loopholes impeding credible corporate disclosures. Case studies of asbestos and nanotechnology inform practical recommendations to the SEC and FASB. Read more

Bisphenol A Market Analysis: Report Demonstrates that Public Awareness Drives the Market for Safer Alternatives. Topics include a profile of the global market for BPA and market trends for BPA-free products. Report describes how companies anticipating change have garnered reputational benefits and grabbed market share Read more

When the'FDA Approves Salmonella,', How Should Your Company Respond?
Why "We comply with regulations" isn't enough for consumer-facing companies. Read more

Is Your Company Ready for CPR? Chemical Policy Reform is coming. Read more