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California bill to ban food chemicals is a win for environmental justice
A bill before the California Senate that would ban five food chemicals isn’t just a matter of public health.
EWG seeks California Supreme Court review of anti-rooftop solar, anti-affordability ruling
SACRAMENTO – The Environmental Working Group, along with its allies, is asking the California Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision that threatens the future of clean energy in the state...
EWG testimony to the House Agriculture Committee on soil health practices
Attached is EWG’s testimony to the House Agriculture Committee in support of soil health practices and programs that support regenerative agriculture.
Consumer Guides
EWG’s Consumer Guide to Seafood
Which fish are richest in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, lowest in mercury contamination and sustainably produced?
EWG: Over 60M Americans exposed to elevated levels of contaminant nitrate in tap water
MINNEAPOLIS – One in five Americans, or more than 60 million people, rely on drinking water systems with elevated levels of nitrate, a contaminant increasingly linked to cancer, birth defects and...
California Assembly committee advances bill to protect schoolchildren from harmful UPF
On April 9 the California Assembly Education Committee voted to advance a bipartisan bill to phase out by 2032 “particularly harmful” ultra-processed food, or UPF, from school meals served in the...
EWG sues EPA for 7-year inaction on glyphosate in oats, citing risks to children’s health
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group today filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming the Environmental Protection Agency is unlawfully delaying a response to the group’s petition seeking...
California Assembly panel advances bill to create landmark ‘non-ultraprocessed’ food label
Today the California Assembly’s Committee on Health voted to advance a trailblazing bill that would give shoppers an easy way to identify less harmful processed foods.
What is EWG’s Food Scores?
EWG’s Food Scores is an easy-to-use food database that helps you make healthier, more informed choices about what you eat and drink based on scientific data and research.
Natural and artificial flavor: What's the difference?
If you’ve studied ingredient labels and been mystified by “natural flavor” and “artificial flavor,” you’re not alone. These vague terms suggest a big gap in quality, but the reality is more complex...
FDA finds toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in baby formula but won’t set enforceable limits
WASHINGTON – The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS were found in baby formula sold across the U.S., according to test data recently released by the Food and Drug Administration. The findings...
EWG testimony before the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Healthier America: Legislative Proposals on the Regulation and Oversight of Food
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Scott Faber , and I am the senior vice president for government affairs for the Environmental Working Group, a national nonprofit environmental...
New study finds ‘clean’ products for textured hair contain hidden hazards
Americans spend billions of dollars on hair care products every year, with growing demand for those marketed as “clean,” “natural” or “free from” harmful chemicals. But a new study finds the claims...
FDA proposes approval of long-sought sunscreen ingredient bemotrizinol
WASHINGTON – A milestone was reached today that could finally bring U.S. consumers access to the type of modern, more effective sun protection used abroad for decades: The Food and Drug Administration...
EWG on FDA’s request for information on butylated hydroxyanisole in food
Attached are EWG’s comments asking the Food and Drug Administration to remove BHA from food. submitted in response to the agency’s request for information.
Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 52
Motherhood was a wake-up call for Hilary Swank, as she learned about the toxic chemicals lurking in everyday products we trust to keep our babies safe. In today’s episode, EWG co-Founder and President...
California’s surface water and sediment are often contaminated with PFAS pesticides
Pesticides that are part of the family of toxic “ forever chemicals” known as PFAS contaminate surface water and sediment in agricultural areas across California, an EWG analysis finds. PFAS...
EWG applauds House passage of Luna amendment to protect public from toxic pesticides
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers today passed a farm bill amendment, led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), that removes a controversial liability shield for pesticide manufacturers. The successful 280...
Research
EWG evaluation of food chemicals: BHT
Global health and regulatory agencies Abstract for TR-150. (June, 17, 2025). National Toxicology Program. https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/publications/reports/tr/tr150 WHO, JECFA (n.d.) https://apps.who.int/food-additives-contaminants-jecfa-database/Home/Chemical/2142 EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS). (2014). Scientific opinion on the re‐evaluation of propyl gallate
What’s the difference between processed and ultra-processed foods?
Ultra-processed foods. Highly processed foods. Processed foods. All terms we’re hearing more often as research continues to link ultra-processed food, or UPF, to diseases like cancer, depression and...
Dirty Dozen™ food chemicals: Propyl gallate
EWG’s recommendation Avoid or limit foods containing propyl gallate. Propyl gallate is a preservative that has been linked to oxidative stress, which is when reactive molecules build up and damage...
Best bang for your buck: Kids' sunscreens
School’s almost out, and kids will soon be enjoying their favorite part of the year – summer vacation. Whether that means beach trips, summer camp or making memories with other neighborhood kids, they...
EWG testimony before the California Senate Health Committee on AB 2244, to create a ‘non-ultraprocessed’ food label
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Scott Faber , and I am testifying on behalf of the Environmental Working Group, a national environmental health organization and a sponsor of AB...
Research
Drinking water of almost 1 in 5 Americans contains nitrates linked to cancer and birth defects
Roughly 18% of the U.S. population relied on drinking water from community water systems with elevated – and likely human-caused – nitrate levels between 2021 and 2023, a new EWG analysis finds. Exposure to nitrates is linked to birth defects and cancer risks. During the three-year period, more than 62.1 million people served by 6,114 community water systems received drinking water that tested at