ECHA opens public consultation for triclosan under biocides regulation, may become candidate for substitution
May 22, 2014
US State bans triclosan
Minnesota bans anti-bacterial chemical from most retail consumer hygiene products; triclosan also used in food packaging
April 3, 2014
Triclosan and breast cancer growth
New study shows that xenoestrogens triclosan, octylphenol stimulate growth of breast cancer cells via an estrogen-receptor dependent pathway
December 9, 2013
Marine plastic debris pollutes food chain
Marine plastic pollution harms wildlife, transfers persistent organic pollutants into the food chain
September 24, 2013
How pregnant women can reduce toxic chemical exposure
NGO blog gives guidance for pregnant women on how to avoid toxic chemicals, addresses food contact materials
May 6, 2013
Opinion: is triclosan safe?
Journalist reviews slow U.S. process of regulating antibacterial agent in consumer products and packaging
April 5, 2013
Minnesota bans products containing triclosan for state government
Minnesota stops buying consumer products containing triclosan over safety concerns
March 30, 2013
U.S. TV channel reports on hormone disruptors from consumer products
NBC Dateline reporter tests herself and her young children for BPA, phthalates and triclosan exposure from food packaging and other everyday products
March 18, 2013
Natural Resources Defense Council sues US FDA for failing to regulate chemical used in soaps
The Natural Resources Defense Council will be able to prove the danger of triclosan before the New York court
