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Endocrine Society praises new push to regulate chemicals
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The Endocrine Society applauds the reintroduction in the U.S. Senate of the Personal Care Products Safety Act, which attempts to ensure that consumers are protected from hazards associated with chemical exposure, according to a press release from the organization.
The bill, backed by U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Susan Collins, would set safety standards and provide more information to consumers about the chemicals in everyday household products, such as cosmetics and lotions.
The bill calls for review of some chemicals found in personal care products, including propyl paraben, a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical linked to reproductive disorders.
The Endocrine Society believes “this legislations will effectively and efficiently ensure a safer marketplace for personal care products and reduce harms from exposure to [endocrine-disrupting chemicals] and other toxic chemicals,” according the press release.