Loop Creative 3/18/25 Loop Creative 3/18/25

New App Simplifies PFAS Identification and Risk Management

ChemFORWARD announced the launch of pfasID, a free web-based tool that simplifies the process of identifying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are highly persistent in the environment and pose significant risks to human health.

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ChemFORWARD Updates Chemical Hazard Repository to Align With EPA's SCIL 2024 Revisions

DURHAM, NC - February 21, 2025 - ChemFORWARD has updated its Chemical Hazard Data Trust to reflect the recent changes to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL).

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: From Circular Pollution to Circular Solutions

To win consumer and investor confidence in circularity, we need to systematically eliminate chemicals of concern in the materials used in everyday products.

Change Chemistr y, ChemFORWARD, and Safer Chemistry Impact Fu nd are collaborating to start this conversation in earnest by convening this dedicated workshop to share progress on safer chemistry and identify opportunities to accelerate safe and sustainable design.

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ChemFORWARD Wins Harvard’s Roy Award for Environmental Partnership

Chemical Hazard Data Trust Helps Companies Replace Toxic Chemicals with Safer Alternatives to Reduce Human and Environmental Harm

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ChemFORWARD Implements New Maintenance Process for Chemical Hazard Data

A significant step forward in maintaining high-quality data that is scientifically accurate, comprehensive, and representative of current research and best practices

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ChemFORWARD's Heather McKenney Appointed to California's Green Ribbon Science Panel

ChemFORWARD, a non-profit organization committed to advancing safer chemistry, announced today that Heather McKenney, Science and Safer Chemistry Lead for the organization, has been appointed to the prestigious Green Ribbon Science Panel (GRSP) by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The GRSP is composed of preeminent scientists and technical experts who provide advice and input on critical green chemistry and chemicals policy matters to support the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program. The first meeting for McKenney will take place in Sacramento, California on December 10th and 11th.

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Safer Ingredients Make Strides in the Beauty Industry, but Challenges Remain

New report quantifies the use of safer chemistry in consumer products, moving beyond “bad lists” to set a new standard for accountability

ChemFORWARD released the first "Beauty & Personal Care Ingredient Intelligence Report.” The report, which analyzed 8,500 products, showcases the groundbreaking collaboration among major beauty retailers, brands, and ingredient suppliers, including Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Credo, Beautycounter, The Honest Company, Inolex, and Dow, to define a standard for safer chemistry and measure progress.

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Venebio Joins ChemFORWARD’s Approved Assessor Program

ChemFORWARD expands its Approved Assessor Network with the addition of Venebio, a leading provider of scientific and regulatory support for product safety. Their team of experts provides end-to-end safety support from raw ingredient safety assessments to post-market surveillance. The growth of the Assessor Network highlights the growing demand for comprehensive chemical hazard assessments to inform safer substitution across multiple sectors.

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ChemFORWARD Welcomes Rachel Simon as Senior Manager Safer Chemistry

ChemFORWARD is pleased to introduce Rachel Simon as our new Senior Manager, Safer Chemistry. In this role, Rachel will play a key part in ChemFORWARD's mission to transform global supply chains by providing accessible and actionable chemical hazard data. Her key focus will be leading ChemFORWARD's Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative, driving initiatives to identify safer alternatives in the electronics sector. Rachel brings to ChemFORWARD over fifteen years of experience in sustainability as well as a deep understanding of chemical hazard assessment and safer alternatives, with particular expertise in the electronics sector.

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ChemFORWARD Assessments Now Accepted for TCO Certified

ChemFORWARD, a leading provider of chemical hazard assessments, today announced that its assessments are now accepted by TCO Certified, a global sustainability certification for IT products. This recognition marks a significant milestone in promoting the use of safer chemicals in the electronics industry and advancing a more sustainable future.

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REACH24H, Asia’s First ChemFORWARD Approved Assessor for Safer Chemistry

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Beyond Duke Leadership Award Recognizes Co-Founders of ChemFORWARD

Dr. Lauren Heine (Ph.D. ‘97) and Stacy Glass (GEMBA ‘99) have been awarded the prestigious Beyond Duke Service and Leadership Award for their groundbreaking work and collaboration in co-founding ChemFORWARD, a science-based nonprofit dedicated to eliminating toxic chemical exposure.

Loop Creative 9/3/24 Loop Creative 9/3/24

Safer Chemistry Metrics Powered by ChemFORWARD

A new report from the Safer Chemistry Impact Fund signals a new chapter in our safer chemistry movement - one where ChemFORWARD's data and sharing model is an enabler and our collaborations are an accelerator.

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ChemFORWARD Launches CleanScreen: A Cloud-Based App for Safer Electronics Cleaning Formulations

CleanScreen is part of a suite of free tools that empowers the entire supply chain to prioritize worker health and the environment.

Loop Creative 6/19/24 Loop Creative 6/19/24

ChemFORWARD Provides Evidence to ECHA of Safer Flame Retardants

ChemFORWARD submits comments to ECHA’s call for evidence on alternatives to aromatic brominated flame retardants highlighting more than 35 potential safer functional alternatives.

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ChemFORWARD Joins an NSF-Funded Project to Tackle "Forever Chemicals" with AI

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ChemFORWARD’s Ingredient Intelligence Reports Support Retailers to Achieve a Higher Grade in the Retailer Report Card

Each year, ChemFORWARD analyzes data from dozens of brands, retailers, and suppliers to produce custom Ingredient Intelligence Reports (IIRs) and year over year, metrics from data on thousands of SKUs with hundreds of thousands of ingredients. These reports can now be used to achieve points on the 2024 Retailer Report Card.

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ChemFORWARD Empowers Users with Streamlined Access and Enhanced Functionality

We’re thrilled to announce a series of exciting updates to the ChemFORWARD chemical optimization platform, designed to simplify your experience and empower you to manage your chemical safety needs more efficiently.

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Safer Chemistry Impact Fund Awards First Grant

ChemFORWARD, a science-based, non-profit organization, will manage the Chemical Hazard Data Trust to accelerate a science-based, data-driven transition to safe and sustainable product

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Making proactive safer chemistry a standard operating procedure