What is the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA)? It’s the first Federal law to update personal care products in any way since 1938. You know, when hundreds of thousands of chemicals that exist today weren’t even a twinkle in scientists eyes. If you’re no sure what it all means, I’ve got you covered! We’ll go over what it updated, what it didn’t, and what it all means for you – the consumer. Why do we need legislative reform? “In the United States, the average person is exposed to more than a hundred chemicals from cosmetics, soaps, and other personal care products before leaving the house in the morning. While people may assume these products are safe, their chemical ingredients are mostly untested and largely unregulated, with even known carcinogenic and endocrine disrupting chemicals still found in some formulations. What’s more, ingredient labels can be misleading, leaving even the savviest consumers in the dark about the safety of the products they use every day.” [source] It was exactly 4 years ago that the New York Times revealed what a lot of consumers now know: “Thousands of chemicals, in billions of dollars worth of products, are being governed by regulations that […]
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