Food Safety

WE ACT Applauds Passage of Legislation Prohibiting PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging in New York State

Protects Blacks/African Americans Who Are Most at Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2020 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-410-1963, chris@weact.org ALBANY, NY — On behalf of our staff, 900-plus members, and the more than 650,000 residents of Northern Manhattan in New

Earth Day Albany Lobby Day for Energy Efficiency & Toxic-Free Products – CANCELED

UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED How do you plan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day? Join us for our Albany Lobby Day on Wednesday, April 22nd and help make a difference! We’re joining forces with the Energy

Phthalates

What Are Phthalates? (pronounced THAL-eights) are a group of chemicals linked to a variety of health concerns. They are used to make plastics more flexible, particularly polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics, as well as a dissolving agent for other materials –

WE ACT’s Role in FDA Ban of Cancer-Causing Flavorings in Harlem World Magazine – October 9, 2018

Harlem World Magazine reported WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s role in forcing the Food and Drug Administration to ban seven cancer-causing artificial flavorings. The story was also reported by Baking Business, Food Business News, Food Ingredients First, Organic Authority, Powder & Bulk Solids,

VICTORY: FDA Bans Seven Cancer-Causing Artificial Flavorings

Legal Pressure from a Coalition of Consumer, Health, and Environmental Groups Led to Ban FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org NEW YORK — Seven cancer causing-chemicals used as artificial flavoring in

WE ACT Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Call for Stronger Federal Food Safety Requirements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org WASHINGTON — The American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Food Additives and Child Health is a monumental step in protecting the health and well-being of all