Event Title
Location
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Start Date
1-5-2014 9:00 AM
End Date
1-5-2014 10:00 AM
Project Type
Poster
Description
Endocrine disrupting chemicals including parabens, triclosan, and phthalates are commonly found in popular personal care products. Research shows that children are especially vulnerable to the negative health impacts of these chemicals and face increased risk of chronic diseases and developmental deficiencies. Due to minimal governmental regulation, endocrine disrupting chemicals are commonly found in cosmetics intended for children. Previous literature indicates that early exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals can cause cognitive defects, early puberty, reproductive birth defects in males, fertility problems in females, obesity, diabetes, and increased risk of cancer and other diseases later in life. Although the regulation of cosmetic safety technically lies in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 (FFDCA) states that cosmetics do not need FDA approval before they are distributed. This project examines the need for more research on endocrine disrupting chemicals and their impact on human health to inform more stringent governmental regulation. In addition, this research investigates examples of commonly used childrens products containing these chemicals and offers safe alternatives.
Faculty Sponsor
Gail Carlson
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Environmental Studies Program
CLAS Field of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
730
Included in
The Presence of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Found in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products for Children
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Endocrine disrupting chemicals including parabens, triclosan, and phthalates are commonly found in popular personal care products. Research shows that children are especially vulnerable to the negative health impacts of these chemicals and face increased risk of chronic diseases and developmental deficiencies. Due to minimal governmental regulation, endocrine disrupting chemicals are commonly found in cosmetics intended for children. Previous literature indicates that early exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals can cause cognitive defects, early puberty, reproductive birth defects in males, fertility problems in females, obesity, diabetes, and increased risk of cancer and other diseases later in life. Although the regulation of cosmetic safety technically lies in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 (FFDCA) states that cosmetics do not need FDA approval before they are distributed. This project examines the need for more research on endocrine disrupting chemicals and their impact on human health to inform more stringent governmental regulation. In addition, this research investigates examples of commonly used childrens products containing these chemicals and offers safe alternatives.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2014/program/290