Business Case for Safer Products

How companies can ensure that everyone - regardless of race or means - has equal access to safe products.

Investors and purchaser communities are becoming increasingly interested in how companies manage chemicals and mitigate risk. The Chemical Footprint Project evaluates companies’ chemicals management practices and recognizes leaders.

A snapshot of the types of safer chemicals commitments retailers and product brands are making today.

A series of case studies that showcase suppliers who are meeting the growing demand for safer chemical ingredients in consumer products and food.

EDF’s report assesses the chemical hazards of 16 common preservatives and identifies barriers to innovation in this challenging chemical class

The hazard assessments completed for each of the 16 common preservatives as part of EDF’s Smart Innovation Report

This case study looks at the chemical manufacturer AkzoNobel’s work to develop a safe, biodegradable chelate for use in automatic dishwashing detergent.

This case study looks at Seventh Generation’s work to replace a common surfactant used in cleaning products to eliminate a harmful contaminant.

This webinar shares highlights from EDF's Smart Innovation Report and different approaches to accelerate safer chemical innovation.

People are exposed to chemicals through multiple sources. One of the primary sources is through the products they use. This webinar will explore what exposure means – what are the current practices for exposure assessment? What makes for leadership evaluation of exposure?

Forum for the Future, along with TSC technical guidance, gathered representatives from across the beauty and personal products supply chain to develop a common assessment tool for evaluating the sustainability of beauty and personal care products, with the goal of simplifying and aligning the wide array of product assessment criteria in use today.