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We’re excited to welcome Matthew Young as a strategic advisor, scaling our mission at Clearya! 🚀
Clearya has announced the appointment of Matthew Young as a strategic advisor to help scale its mission. With nearly two decades of experience in commercial strategy and growth, Young will contribute to Clearyas efforts in enhancing product safety, compliance, and transparency. His expertise is expected to be instrumental in empowering consumers and driving a market-wide shift towards safer and more sustainable products. Clearyas AI-driven insights will play a key role in this transformation. The company is excited about the new phase of growth and development with Youngs involvement.
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Banned chemicals found in American shampoo, sunscreen and tampons across major brands
The article discusses the lack of transparency in the U.S. regarding harmful chemicals in personal care products, which are often linked to cancer and other health issues. It highlights the role of consumer-driven tools like the Yuka app in filling this regulatory gap by analyzing product safety. The article emphasizes the disproportionate impact on women of color and the need for stricter regulations and transparency in the industry. Advocacy groups are pushing for legislative changes, while industry representatives claim commitment to safety. The article underscores the societal consequences of chemical exposures and the urgent need for regulatory reform.
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Legislation to ban toxic chemicals from beauty, health products introduced by Ilinois lawmaker
The Safer Beauty Bill package, introduced to Congress by U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky and others, aims to enhance the safety of beauty and personal care products by banning hazardous chemicals. The package consists of four bills that would prohibit harmful substances like lead, mercury, and formaldehyde, which are linked to serious health issues. The legislation also mandates transparency in labeling hazardous materials. The bills particularly focus on protecting women of color and salon workers, who are more exposed to toxic chemicals. Janet Nudelman from Breast Cancer Prevention Partners supports the initiative, highlighting its importance in filling gaps left by the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act signed by President Biden in 2022.
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Unlocking the Power of AI & Big Data for Safer Products: A Conversation with Clearya’s Amit Rosner
Clearya, founded by Amit Rosner, is a technology platform that evolved from a consumer app into an AI-driven analytics platform, Clearya Insights, aimed at providing actionable chemical safety data. The platform helps industry stakeholders, regulators, and researchers assess risks and make informed decisions about safer chemistry. Clearya recently joined Change Chemistry, a network promoting sustainable chemicals. The company is transitioning to a SaaS model to make its platform more accessible. Clearyas funding comes from philanthropic foundations and partnerships with companies and advocacy groups. The company aims to make safety data more accessible and accelerate the transition to safer products.
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U.S. HHS Announces Phase 2 Winners in Environmental Justice Community Innovator Challenge
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A New App Helps You Avoid Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Everyday Products
Clearya, in collaboration with Defend Our Health, has launched a free app and browser extension to help consumers identify toxic PFAS chemicals in everyday products. These tools are significant as PFAS, known as forever chemicals, are prevalent in many products and pose health risks. The tools leverage Maines PFAS in Products law, which mandates companies to report PFAS usage. The app and extension currently cover products from 60 brands, with plans to expand as more companies comply with reporting requirements. This initiative is part of a broader effort to push for regulatory reforms and reduce public exposure to hazardous chemicals.
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How Safe Is Your Scented Shampoo? Finding Out Can Be Hard
The article discusses the use of potentially harmful fragrance ingredients in personal-care and beauty products, as reported to the state of California. The data reveals that over 100 substances flagged as health concerns are used in thousands of products. Companies like Colgate-Palmolive have begun reformulating products to remove such ingredients. The article highlights the challenges of transparency and regulation in the industry, with conflicting advice from different authorities and the difficulty consumers face in understanding ingredient safety. Californias law mandates disclosure of these ingredients, but limitations exist in enforcing labeling changes.
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A cancer survivor didn’t feel supported by doctors. Now she’s the founder of an online support group
My Style Matters, a nonprofit organization founded by Tiah Tomlin-Harris, focuses on supporting Black women affected by cancer. The organization provides education on the importance of non-toxic beauty products and offers Kick Cant-cer Care Kits containing safe beauty and hygiene products to women undergoing cancer treatment. The organization also hosts events to educate women on health and wellness, emphasizing the importance of clean beauty. My Style Matters has grown into a network of over 350 women, providing a supportive community for those affected by cancer. The organization aims to raise awareness about the disproportionate impact of cancer on Black women and the role of toxic beauty products in health risks.
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More than 900 common chemicals linked to breast cancer risk: Study
A study by the Silent Spring Institute has identified 921 chemicals commonly found in consumer products and the environment that are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. The research highlights the prevalence of these chemicals in everyday items such as makeup, skincare products, and pesticides. The study emphasizes the need for more efficient methods to identify and regulate these chemicals to prevent breast cancer. The research also points out the heightened risk for women of color due to more toxic products marketed to them. The Silent Spring Institute aims to use this research to influence regulatory agencies like the EPA to better screen and regulate hazardous chemicals.
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Hair Straighteners and Relaxers May Be Harmful to Health. Here’s How to Make Them Better
The article discusses the health risks associated with chemical hair straighteners, particularly for Black women, and the ongoing efforts to develop safer alternatives. It highlights the work of Marc Baum, a chemist at the Oak Crest Institute of Science, who has developed a nontoxic hair straightening method. This method avoids harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and parabens, using a patented formula that temporarily breaks down hairs sulfur bonds. Despite its potential, the product has not yet been brought to market due to disrupted plans during the pandemic. The article also covers regulatory changes aimed at banning harmful chemicals in cosmetics, which could increase demand for safer products.
Opinion: It’s breast cancer awareness month. Let’s prevent the everyday exposures that raise our risk.
The article highlights the overlooked opportunity for breast cancer prevention by reducing exposure to harmful chemicals. It points out that while early detection is crucial, true prevention involves addressing the carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting chemicals prevalent in the U.S. food, water, and personal care products. Many of these chemicals are banned in other countries but remain in use in the U.S., posing significant health risks, especially to women of color. The article emphasizes the need for stricter chemical regulations and mentions states like California taking steps to ban toxic chemicals. It encourages public advocacy for safer chemical policies and suggests personal actions to minimize exposure, such as using safer products and home filters.
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The article discusses the cosmetics industry, highlighting the prevalence of products labeled as natural or pure despite containing chemicals. It emphasizes the importance of being aware of product ingredients and the potential risks associated with certain chemicals. The article suggests that consumers often overlook ingredient lists and may not fully understand what they are using daily in soaps, creams, deodorants, hair products, and cosmetics.
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As Workers Battle Cancer, The Government Admits Its Limit for a Deadly Chemical Is Too High
The article highlights the ongoing health and safety issues at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant in Niagara Falls, where workers are exposed to the chemical ortho-toluidine, which is linked to bladder cancer. Despite Goodyears efforts to reduce exposure levels and provide protective equipment, the permissible exposure limit set by OSHA remains outdated and inadequate. The article discusses the systemic failures of OSHA in updating safety standards due to legal challenges and industry pressures. The piece also touches on the inadequacies of safety data sheets and the lack of transparency in chemical hazard communication. The situation has led to numerous cancer cases among workers, with ongoing legal battles against chemical manufacturers.
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Campaign For Safe Cosmetics Publishes First-Ever List of Top Black-Owned Beauty Brands & Non-toxic Product Database
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) has launched a new initiative, the Non-Toxic Black Beauty Project, aimed at promoting health equity by providing a database of non-toxic beauty products specifically for Black women. Released during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this project highlights the disproportionate health risks Black women face due to toxic chemicals in beauty products. The database includes over 700 products from 80 Black-owned businesses, all free from harmful chemicals. The initiative seeks to reduce health disparities and empower Black women to make safer choices. It also aims to encourage the beauty industry to adopt higher safety standards.
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CSCP and Clearya Join Efforts to Make Cosmetics Safety Information More Accessible for Consumers
Clearya has partnered with the California Safe Cosmetics Program (CSCP) to enhance consumer access to safety information about cosmetics. Through Clearyas free mobile app and browser plug-in, shoppers can view data from the California Safe Cosmetics Products Database, including chemicals of concern in fragrances that are often not listed on product labels. This collaboration aims to improve ingredient transparency and consumer understanding, allowing shoppers to make informed choices while shopping online at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and iHerb. The partnership aligns with the California Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020, which mandates companies to report potentially toxic ingredients to CSCP.
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Just Say No to 1,4-Dioxane
The article discusses the presence of the synthetic industrial chemical 1,4-Dioxane in everyday household products and its potential health risks. It highlights the lack of federal regulation and testing for the chemical in tap water and consumer products. The article provides advice on how to avoid products containing 1,4-Dioxane and mentions Seventh Generation as a brand that claims to have products formulated without detectable levels of the chemical. The key theme of the article is the need to ban 1,4-Dioxane from household products. The main issue discussed is the presence of 1,4-Dioxane in consumer products and drinking water. The article does not mention any specific customers, partners, or investors. The date of the event described in the article is not provided. My confidence in the answer is 8/10.
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Our Secret Method To Shop For Safer Products Online 2022
The article discusses the rise of cancer cases and the need for awareness and prevention. It introduces Clearya, a mobile app and browser extension that helps users shop for safer products by analyzing ingredient lists and alerting them to potentially harmful chemicals. Clearya provides information on carcinogens, developmental toxicants, allergens, hormone disruptors, and more. The app is backed by scientific data and funded by grant donations. The article emphasizes the importance of being informed and taking action to protect oneself and loved ones from toxic chemicals in everyday products.
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Is Sperm Count Decreasing? Here's What Would-Be Parents Should Know
The article discusses the importance of using fertility-friendly lubricants when trying to conceive. It highlights that some lubricants can harm sperm and reduce fertility. Fertility-friendly lubes are designed to provide a protective environment for sperm and mimic the consistency of cervical mucus. These lubes must meet certain requirements, such as being water-based, pH neutral, and safe for in vitro fertilization. However, some fertility-friendly lubes may still contain questionable ingredients like parabens. The article advises against using household oils as lubricants and recommends three sperm-friendly lubricants: BabyDance, Pre-Seed, and Conceive Plus.
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Clearya and GreenScreen Certified™ Team Up to Shift Market Away From Toxic Chemicals in Foodware
Clearya has partnered with nonprofit organizations Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and Clean Production Action (CPA) to promote the GreenScreen Certified™ Standard for Food Service Ware. Clearyas web browser extension and mobile app help users reduce exposure to toxic chemicals by analyzing product ingredient lists and notifying shoppers of any known toxicants. The partnership allows users to find GreenScreen Certified™ products that do not contain harmful chemicals. The collaboration aims to shift the market away from toxic chemicals in foodware and promote healthier choices for consumers. The Center for Environmental Health has conducted extensive testing on single-use food service ware and maintains a database of products with high and low levels of fluorine, indicating likely use of PFAS. Clean Production Action is a non-profit organization focused on green chemicals and environmentally preferable products.
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DTSC and Clearya Partner to Accelerate Toxic Chemical Screening in California Consumer Products Department of Toxic Substances Control
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New Federal Bill Package Will Make Safer Beauty Available to All - Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP)
A suite of four new bills aimed at enhancing the safety of beauty and personal care products will be introduced in Congress. The bills aim to ban toxic chemicals, require fragrance disclosure, protect vulnerable populations, and create supply chain transparency. The legislation will impact companies like Clearya, a technology platform that screens product ingredients for toxic substances and suggests safe alternatives. The bills are expected to make ingredient transparency the new industry standard, which aligns with Clearyas mission and operations.
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How to find makeup that doesn't contain cancer-linked 'forever chemicals'
A recent study found potentially harmful chemicals called PFAS in popular makeup products sold by Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Target, and Bed Bath & Beyond. More than half of the tested products contained indicators of PFAS. PFAS are slow to break down and have been linked to health problems. The Green Science Policy Institute has received inquiries about how to avoid PFAS in makeup and has published a guide to choosing healthier makeup. Consumer tools like Clearya and EWGs Skin Deep Guide can help identify PFAS in makeup products. Clearyas database contains 34 different PFAS, and nearly 1,000 products in their database contain at least one PFAS. Some brands, like Annmarie Skin Care, Credo, and H&M, have banned PFAS in their cosmetics. Government action is needed to ban PFAS in cosmetics and reduce consumer exposure.
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Forever Chemicals PFAS in Cosmetics Explainer Rose Inc
A study has found high levels of PFAS compounds in more than half of the beauty products tested, indicating widespread use. PFAS are synthetic chemical compounds that have been linked to various diseases and health conditions. The studys findings coincide with the introduction of the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act, a bipartisan legislative bill that aims to ban the use of PFAS in makeup and skincare products. The lack of labeling of PFAS in cosmetics was one of the surprising findings of the study. If the bill passes, it will be a significant step towards the health of human beings and the environment. The beauty industry may need to analyze their products for traces of PFAS and recall any products containing PFAS.
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Can You Avoid PFAS in Makeup?
The article discusses the presence of potentially harmful PFAS in makeup products and provides tips on how to avoid them. It highlights Clearya, a browser plug-in and mobile app that helps consumers identify and avoid products with labeled PFAS. The article also mentions the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act, a bipartisan bill introduced to ban PFAS from cosmetics. It encourages readers to support the bill and ask their favorite beauty brands to commit to PFAS-free products. The article emphasizes the need for government action and industry transparency to ensure safer cosmetics.
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Clearya App Brings More Clarity to Toxic Chemicals in Products - WVE
The article discusses the importance of ingredient information in products and the need for transparency. It introduces Clearya, a free app that provides ingredient information, particularly for ingredients of concern, to the public. The app aims to empower consumers to make safer choices for themselves and their families. The article mentions that Clearya plans to include ingredient information in period care products in collaboration with WVE. The app analyzes ingredient lists and alerts users to potentially unsafe chemicals. Clearyas technology is based on scientific and regulatory information from various sources. The article emphasizes the need for consumers to be well-informed and make informed decisions about the products they use. The article does not mention any specific customers, investors, or acquisition/valuation amounts. The date of the event described in the article is not provided.
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One-Stop Shops for Buying Less-Toxic Products
Clearya, a new web browser extension and phone app, allows users to research over 100,000 products for their sustainability and toxicity levels. The app was created by Amit Rosner after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and they struggled to find a single resource for buying less-toxic products. Clearya allows users to find products that have passed toxicity tests conducted by the Center for Environmental Health and Ecology Center. The app is set to expand to more retailers, including local stores. Clearya tracks products, not personal user information.
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CEH data on toxic PFAS chemicals in foodware instantly available to online shoppers with Clearya - Center for Environmental Health
The Center for Environmental Health has partnered with Clearya, a Google Chrome extension and mobile app, to help consumers make healthier choices when shopping online. The partnership allows the CEHs database on products with high levels of fluorine, indicating likely use of PFAS (toxic chemicals), to appear alongside product descriptions as consumers shop on familiar websites. This collaboration aims to provide consumers with information on safer alternatives and reduce exposure to toxic chemicals. The partnership reflects increasing consumer demand for transparency and awareness of the health impacts of toxic chemicals in household and personal care products. Clearyas technology analyzes product ingredient lists and notifies shoppers if any ingredients match known toxicants. The collaboration between CEH and Clearya aims to keep toxic chemicals out of homes and off of plates.
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Undisclosed PFAS coatings common on cookware, research shows
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Here are 15 of the most common toxic chemicals in cosmetics
ChemSecs collaboration with Clearya reveals the presence of harmful chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products sold online. Clearya, an online shopping app and browser plugin, automatically analyzes the ingredients lists of products and notifies shoppers if they contain any harmful chemicals. The collaboration identified 40 different SIN (Substances of Very High Concern) chemicals in the ingredients lists of over 6,000 personal care products. The most common SIN chemicals found include endocrine disruptors, preservatives, UV filters, and conditioning agents. These chemicals can have detrimental effects on the hormone system and may contribute to health challenges such as cancer, obesity, infertility, and neurological disorders. The presence of these chemicals in personal care products highlights the need for reducing exposure and stricter regulations.
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Clearya joins forces with Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
Clearya is joining forces with Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP), a nonprofit organization, to help expose and eliminate environmental risk factors for breast cancer. The partnership aims to reach more families and inform them about toxic ingredients through Clearyas mobile app and browser extension. They also plan to shift the market towards safer alternatives and leverage Clearyas data for policy efforts. BCPP has become Clearyas Fiscal Sponsor, allowing donations to be made through their platform. Clearya is seeking funding to enhance their app and contribute to science and advocacy. The article emphasizes the importance of cancer prevention and the harmful impact of hormone disruptors and other toxins in everyday products.
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10 startups that can make online shopping easy
The article highlights 10 Israeli companies that are making online shopping easier through innovative technologies. These companies include Zeekit, Brayola, Ladingo, Clearya, Findodo, Sizer, Donde Search, Bond, Fabric, and Forter. The impact of the article on these companies is growth-positive as it showcases their contributions to the digital retail transformation. The key theme of the article is the use of Israeli ingenuity in improving the online shopping experience. The key issues discussed in the article are related to customers and partners. The article does not mention any specific investors or acquirers. The date of the event described in the article is not provided. The confidence level of the answer is 8.
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ChemSec and Clearya Partner To Help Online Shoppers Avoid Toxic Chemicals In Daily Products
The Clearya safe shopping app has partnered with ChemSec to warn online shoppers of unsafe ingredients. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased public awareness of environmental contaminants and their impact on health. Clearya is a free web browser extension and mobile app that helps people reduce exposure to toxic chemicals while shopping online. ChemSec is a non-profit environmental organization that has compiled a list of nearly 1,000 hazardous chemicals to be avoided in the global supply chain. The partnership between Clearya and ChemSec aims to provide consumers with important ingredient safety information as they browse potentially unsafe products online.
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Finding safe cosmetics is a click away
Clearya, an Israeli venture, offers consumers assistance in choosing safe personal care products. The company has developed a free web browser plugin that detects the ingredients of various care products and provides information on any health hazards associated with those ingredients. Clearya aims to help consumers make informed decisions about the products they use. The plugin accesses information from e-commerce sites like Amazon, Sephora, and Walmart. The company was founded by Amit Rosner, who was motivated by his wifes breast cancer diagnosis to investigate the potential health risks of environmental pollutants in personal care products. Clearyas objective is to provide information based on regulatory standards and scientific research, without interpretation or scare tactics. The companys goal is to reduce consumers exposure to hazardous substances.
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How my wife's cancer led us to create an ingredient safety app for helping others - Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP)
The article discusses the development of Clearya, an automatic ingredient safety assistant app that analyzes the ingredient lists of personal care products and displays alerts on potentially unsafe chemicals. The app aims to help consumers find products with safer ingredients more easily. The U.S. cosmetics regulation is criticized for being permissive, as it allows the sale of products containing ingredients linked to cancer and hormone disruption. Clearyas technology is powered by a collective community effort, with user insights contributing to the systems improvement. The article encourages readers to download Clearya and make safer choices for their families.
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