THE PROBLEM
Ongoing exposure to toxics like BPA, PFAS and phthalates is contributing to rising rates of chronic disease, asthma and breast cancer. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) is the law that’s supposed to protect us from harmful chemicals in makeup, furniture, plastics and the air we breathe. But it hasn’t been updated since 1999 – over 20 years ago.
The Solution
Canada’s Environmental Protection Act needs to be updated to ensure that disproportionately impacted populations like Indigenous and Black communities, pregnant women and workers are protected from toxics. A strengthened toxics law would also mean that all chemical ingredients must be disclosed on product labels, especially harmful ones. But the clock is ticking - we’re calling for updates to be introduced immediately before it’s too late.
Tell the federal government to update our toxics law today
Tell the federal government to update our toxics law today
The federal government promised to update CEPA but we have yet to see any meaningful action. Canadians can’t afford to wait any longer for protections from harmful chemicals. Take action today!
Secret chemicals in products need to be labelled
Secret chemicals in products need to be labelled
We don’t always know what’s in the products we buy whether it’s fragrance ingredients in our moisturizer or flame retardants in our furniture.
Toxic BPA and BPS need to be banned on receipts
Toxic BPA and BPS need to be banned on receipts
Hormone disrupting chemicals don’t belong on receipts. BPA & BPS need to be banned so that cashiers and consumers are better protected.
Latest News
Statement: House Motion Demanding Action on Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Applauded by Environmentalists, Firefighters, and Northern Indigenous Health Experts
Environmentalists, Firefighters, and Northern Indigenous Health Experts Demand Action on Toxic “Forever Chemicals”
Don’t Listen to Industry Lobbyists, Products Made Without ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Possible
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