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EWG statement on House farm bill
WASHINGTON – H.R. 7567 , the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, breaks from the longstanding bipartisan, collaborative process that has traditionally produced durable farm bills, the...
EWG’s 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ finds widespread PFAS pesticide residue on non-organic fruits and vegetables
The Environmental Working Group today released its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, finding ongoing widespread pesticide residue on popular non-organic fruits and vegetables – including...
New peer-reviewed EWG study finds eating some produce increases pesticide levels in people
Consuming some types of fruits and vegetables can increase the levels of harmful pesticides detected in people’s bodies, according to a new peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group...
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By Emily Do
Many articles about chemicals used in beauty products talk about the negative effects of such chemicals on the endocrine system – that these substances can disrupt your hormones and lead to negative health impacts.
But what even are hormones? What is the endocrine system? This article provides a quick explainer of the main components of the endocrine system, hormones, and how certain
At EPA and FDA, Zeldin and RFK Jr. celebrate a year in office – while public health suffers
Friday the 13th is supposed to be unlucky – and for Americans’ health, it may be just that. That’s because it marks the anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s swearing-in as health secretary. It also...
California enacts landmark state law to protect schoolkids from harmful ultra-processed food
SACRAMENTO – In a historic victory for children’s health, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a first-in-the-nation law to legally define ultra-processed food , or UPF and phase out the most harmful UPF...
Super Bowl ads: Showcasing snacks and makeup with toxic chemicals
Whether your taste runs to salty or sweet, you probably ate your share of snacks while you watched this year’s Super Bowl – some with potentially harmful ingredients.
California lawmakers vote to advance EWG-backed food reforms and vital chemical safety bills
SACRAMENTO – In a victory for public health, today three bills targeting harmful ultra-processed food and hazardous chemicals in consumer products cleared the California Assembly and Senate...
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Vermont passes first-in-the-nation bill to ban toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease
In a historic show of bipartisan leadership, Vermont lawmakers today approved a bill to ban the highly toxic herbicide paraquat. It’s the first time a state legislature has passed legislation to...
EWG’s 20th Annual Guide to Sunscreens finds market progress, a promising new ingredient but a stubborn UVA protection gap
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group today released its 20th Annual Guide to Sunscreens , and after evaluating nearly 2,800 SPF products, the most comprehensive review in the guide’s history...
Four EWG-backed California bills clear key appropriations panels, advancing protections
SACRAMENTO – Stronger safeguards for families and the environment are moving forward after four bills sponsored by the Environmental Working Group cleared California Legislature spending committees...
3 ways the House farm bill threatens your health
The farm bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation most of us have never heard of – and Congress is negotiating it right now. This sweeping bill affects everyone, even those who have...
Safer shampoo: Steer clear of these problematic ingredients
A head of clean, healthy hair is a sign of basic self-care for many Americans. But some products might contain ingredients that can increase your exposure to toxic chemicals.
EWG statement on bill to ban toxic weedkiller paraquat in Pennsylvania
On Tuesday, members of the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee in the Pennsylvania state legislature held a hearing on several bills to address the use of toxic food chemicals...
Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 50
Julia Belluz, co-author of “Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us,” joins EWG co-Founder and President Ken Cook to dismantle everything you think you know about...
Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 54
We’ve all seen the headlines about micro and nanoplastics. It’s clear that the public is uneasy with the ubiquity of plastic particles in our food, soil, and water. The plastics and petrochemical...
California bill requiring full disclosure of chemicals in diapers passes Assembly floor
SACRAMENTO – The California State Assembly on March 26 decisively approved a bill that would give parents a complete list of what’s in their baby’s diaper . Assembly Bill 1901 cleared the Assembly...
5 viral – but problematic – TikTok tanning trends
With the days getting warmer, many are tanning or being outside more. Time in the sun is fun, as long as you protect yourself – and that usually means wearing sunscreen. But some recent TikTok trends...
Bang for your buck: Safer moisturizing face sunscreens under $30
Protecting your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays is important. Finding a sunscreen for the face with broad spectrum SPF and moisturizing ingredients – but without toxic chemicals – isn’t necessarily...
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EWG evaluation of food chemicals: Propyl gallate
EWG’s recommendation Propyl gallate is an ingredient of concern, and EWG recommends limiting consumption of food containing this ingredient. Propyl gallate’s toxicity is linked to its breakdown in the body, which produces reactive oxygen species, or ROS. It also causes oxidative stress, a process connected to numerous chronic diseases. When broken down into pyrogallol, a highly reactive oxidizing
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EWG’s 2024 guide to countertop water filters
If you’re concerned about harmful chemicals in your tap water, you may be thinking of getting a water filter pitcher for your kitchen countertop – or if you already have a filter, making sure it’s the right one.
