Response from “Not So Clean Products”
June 19, 2008
Posted by CindyC in : Opinions & Thoughts , trackback
A few months ago, I was shocked by a report from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) regarding the presence of 1,4 Dioxane in leading natural soaps and personal care items. 1,4 Dioxane is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and was found (at various levels) in brand names like Seventh Generation, Planet and Ecover. The most appalling thing was that this dangerous chemical was nowhere to be found on the ingredient panel filled with only natural ingredients.
Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who found the findings appalling and unacceptable. At the end of May, the State of California filed a lawsuit against four companies named in the report: Avalon Natural Products (makers of Alba), Beaumont Products (makers of Veggie Wash), Nutribiotics and Whole Foods (Whole Foods 365 brand). The suit seeks penalties against these companies for exposing consumers to chemicals known to cause cancer, without “clear and reasonable warning.” Under Proposition 65, fines for mislabeled products carry maximum penalty of $2500 per day for each violation.
Last week, the OTA sent letters to these companies inquiring whether changes in formulation or ingredient disclosure are planned. Only ONE out of the four responded. Beaumont Products said that they have taken immediate action and reformulated the products to eliminate the 1,4 Dioxane problem. ONE out of four! I wonder what it’s going to take for the other companies to take action. Sigh….
CindyC at Organicpicks
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You go to these companies thinking you can trust them. I know we use a lot of Seventh Generation - haven’t quite gotten to the point that we’re making our own cleaners yet. This is disappointing.