EPA Proposes Ban on Chrysotile Asbestos
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed following 70 other countries by banning the most common form of asbestos, chrysotile, from import and use here. Through most of the twentieth century asbestos was used in building and industrial...
“National Asbestos Awareness Week” established by U.S. Senate
The United States Senate has unanimously passed S.Res 145 establishing “National Asbestos Awareness Week” for the 16th time. April 1, 2021 through April 7, 2021 is now devoted...
EPA Must Fully Protect Americans From Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
In May of 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a review of continuing dangers associated with asbestos, pursuant to the the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This risk evaluation was widely criticized by scientists and...
Asbestos Found in 15% of Talc Cosmetics Tested
Cosmetic Talc Products Analyzed for Asbestos A study published last month found cancer-causing asbestos in 1 of 7 talc-based cosmetics. The study, commissioned by the Environmental Working Group, an advocacy non-profit, found asbestos in 3 of the 21 cosmetic talc...
