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Oregon’s Toxic Free Kids Act is a landmark consumer safety and children’s health law that was passed with bipartisan support in 2015.

Since it passed, we’ve learned that hundreds of products – like pajamas, dolls, and underwear – contain chemicals scientifically linked to cancer and other serious health concerns.

Over four years later, the Oregon Health Authority is currently crafting the final set of regulations that will influence how much our law protects the health of our children. This will be one of our last chances to give input before the rulemakings conclude and become final.

We need your help to make sure that these final regulations require manufacturers to eliminate toxic chemicals and replace them with safer alternatives.

Help us fight for common-sense health protections for Oregon’s kids and families. Sign our petition to voice your support for strong rules on Oregon’s Toxic Free Kids Act, and then share it with your friends!

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Huge Wins for Public Health! Oregon Lawmakers Act to Keep Toxic Chemicals Out of Cosmetics and Kids’ Products

In a resounding victory for the health and well-being of Oregonians, Oregon Environmental Council and coalition partners successfully advocated for the passage of two crucial environmental health bills in the 2023 legislative session.  Despite facing staunch opposition from the chemical industry, our coalition’s unwavering commitment and tenacity paid off, as we se

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PRESS RELEASE: Lawmakers and Environmental Health Advocates Call for the Passage of a Suite of Toxics Bills During National Public Health Week

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It’s National Public Health Week. Let’s tackle toxic chemicals!

This post was co-authored by Lisa Arkin, Executive Director, Beyond Toxics It’s National Public Health Week. Let’s tackle toxic chemicals! Every child deserves a safe environment to grow in that allows them to become strong and healthy and develop to their full potential. During National Public Health Week, it’s important to draw attention to the health

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Personal Care Products Should Not Be Toxic

Updated on January 23, 2023 Consumers want to believe that their favorite brands of makeup, toiletries, and other personal care products are safe. But in reality, most of these products contain unregulated chemicals known to be toxic when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. It is estimated that there are over 10,000 chemicals in the beauty market today. OEC conducted a survey amongst

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Tell outdoor retailer REI to take toxic ‘forever chemicals’ out of their apparel!

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UPDATE: Victory! Judge dismisses Oregon Toxic Free Kids Act Litigation

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Modernizing the Toxic Free Kids Act

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Toxics Lurking in Our Water

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Toxic Free Kids Act in its final implementation stages!

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If Our Government Won’t Regulate Toxic Chemicals, It Is Up to Consumer Behavior and Retailers to Drive Change

New Report Reveals Top Retailers Making Major Chemical Safety Advances A new report released this week by Oregon Environmental Council’s partner Safer Chemicals Healthy Families reveals that many of our nation’s top retailers are vo

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