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'Telling the Public to Drink Poison': Trump Guts Biden-Era Forever Chemical Water Limits Protecting 105 Million Americans

The Trump administration has rescinded Biden-era PFAS water regulations, affecting millions of Americans. Critics argue this rollback endangers public health by increasing exposure to harmful chemicals.

International Business Times UK · May 19

States now at forefront of food safety

Dozens of bills in more than 15 states are targeting harmful additives, many of which have been ignored by the FDA

Salon · Apr 11

US agency did not perform safety checks of more than 100 food ingredients, analysis finds

Review of FDA records by the Environmental Working Group reveals firms are exploiting rule to send new chemicals in food system

The Guardian - US · Mar 7

Kellogg is under fire for using artificial food dyes. Here’s how they may affect your health and where else to find them

Synthetic food colorings, made from petroleum and other chemicals, have been linked to various health issues.

Fortune · Oct 17, 2024

Proposed PFAS rule would cost companies estimated $1B; Lacks limits and cleanup requirement

A proposed federal rule calls for forcing companies to disclose whether their products contain toxic “forever” chemicals, the government’s first attempt at cataloging the pervasiveness of PFAS across the United States.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

States seek crackdown on toxic ingredients in cosmetics to close gaps in federal oversight

Washington has joined more than a dozen other states in seeking to crack down on toxic substances in cosmetics after a state-funded study there found lead, arsenic and formaldehyde in makeup, lotion and hair-straightening products made by CoverGirl and other brands.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

US firms exploiting Trump-era loophole over toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Study finds chemical companies dodging federal law designed to track how many PFAS plants are pumping into environment

The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2022