PFAS in Cosmetics Press Conference

When: June 15, 2021 9:30 AM PDT

Where: Online

The Green Science Policy Institute held a press conference regarding a peer-reviewed paper finding PFAS in about half of 231 cosmetics tested. Speakers discussed the paper’s results and the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act being introduced into the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Presenters:
•    Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), who introduced the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act with U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME)
•    Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI)  is introducing the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act in the US House
•    Robert Bilott, Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, The PFAS Problem
•    Linda Birnbaum, Scientist Emeritus and former director, NIEHS and NTP, PFAS and Health
•    Graham Peaslee, Professor, University of Notre Dame, PFAS in Cosmetics Scientific Study
•    Tom Bruton, Senior Scientist, Green Science Policy Institute, Reducing Harm from PFAS
 

For media inquiries: [email protected]
Press release is here