Hold the Toxins - CA Consumers Now Have a Choice
Public New Service
March 18, 2009
It will soon be a little easier for Californians to remove potentially toxic chemicals from their homes. A major manufacturer has announced its cleaning products will no longer contain phthalates, the controversial chemical that is sometimes used as a fragrance.
As part of National Poison Prevention Week, SC Johnson says it also will begin listing all ingredients on product labels, as well as on a company Web site and through a toll-free number.
Erin Switalski, program manager for the group Women's Voices for the Earth, says the move should make it easier for consumers to avoid chemicals that can trigger asthma, allergies and other serious health problems.