04.03.17
A coalition of businesses endorsed and called for the expedited consideration of the Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2017 introduced by California State Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens). The bill would require cleaning product manufacturers to list chemical ingredients on packaging. The companies insist labeling is necessary to build consumer confidence and drive the industry to make cleaner and safer products.
Among the companies leading this support are Beautycounter, Dr. Bronner’s, Earth Friendly Products, The Honest Company, Makes 3 and Seventh Generation.
“Seventh Generation completely supports Cleaning Product Right to Know Act and is proof positive that a mission-minded business can champion transparency and win in the marketplace. If the food and personal care industries can disclose ingredients on pack, so can the cleaning industry,” said John Replogle, CEO of Seventh Generation.
“California consumers are concerned and want to know what chemicals are in products so they can make better choices. Clear, transparent labeling is good for consumers, and it’s also good for business,” said David Levine, CEO and co-founder of the American Sustainable Business Council. “Senator Lara’s bill creates a uniform way for all companies to communicate what’s in their products—with just a simple addition to their labels. Ultimately, public health will improve as companies respond by innovating and using safer ingredients.”
The coalition, Companies for Safer Chemicals, insists that the law is needed because existing California chemicals laws, such as Prop. 65 and the Green Chemistry Law, do not cover ingredient disclosure. Manufacturers already disclose this information on public Safety Data Sheets and they should do so on their products.
Companies for Safer Chemicals is a national coalition coordinated by the American Sustainable Business Council.
It was instrumental in improving the federal TSCA reforms that became law in 2016. See the list of member companies and associations at http://asbcouncil.org/companies-safer-chemicals.
Among the companies leading this support are Beautycounter, Dr. Bronner’s, Earth Friendly Products, The Honest Company, Makes 3 and Seventh Generation.
“Seventh Generation completely supports Cleaning Product Right to Know Act and is proof positive that a mission-minded business can champion transparency and win in the marketplace. If the food and personal care industries can disclose ingredients on pack, so can the cleaning industry,” said John Replogle, CEO of Seventh Generation.
“California consumers are concerned and want to know what chemicals are in products so they can make better choices. Clear, transparent labeling is good for consumers, and it’s also good for business,” said David Levine, CEO and co-founder of the American Sustainable Business Council. “Senator Lara’s bill creates a uniform way for all companies to communicate what’s in their products—with just a simple addition to their labels. Ultimately, public health will improve as companies respond by innovating and using safer ingredients.”
The coalition, Companies for Safer Chemicals, insists that the law is needed because existing California chemicals laws, such as Prop. 65 and the Green Chemistry Law, do not cover ingredient disclosure. Manufacturers already disclose this information on public Safety Data Sheets and they should do so on their products.
Companies for Safer Chemicals is a national coalition coordinated by the American Sustainable Business Council.
It was instrumental in improving the federal TSCA reforms that became law in 2016. See the list of member companies and associations at http://asbcouncil.org/companies-safer-chemicals.