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ChemFORWARD Releases v2 Chemical Rating Guidance

Version 2 (v2) changes include a new D Hazard Band that enables organizations to identify chemicals of moderate to high hazard, including members of chemical classes of concern such as PFAS.

Loop Creative 11/7/23 Loop Creative 11/7/23

Greg Hughes Joins ChemFORWARD as Software Developer

We proudly announce that Greg Hughes has joined ChemFORWARD as a Software Developer.

Hughes will play a pivotal part in the maintenance, enhancement, and development of our software applications. These applications are critical, facilitating access to and utilization of our comprehensive chemical hazard repository.

Loop Creative 10/12/23 Loop Creative 10/12/23

Samsung Joins ChemFORWARD’s Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative

ChemFORWARD is pleased to share that Samsung has joined our Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative. Samsung joins fellow collaborative members Apple, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Sonos, Microsoft, Amazon, and Seagate.

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A Colorful PCB Problem

Though the U.S. EPA banned polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in 1979 for hundreds of applications, exposure persists. In addition to communities burdened with persistent contamination, PCBs still linger in the food chain and in many old buildings, including schools.

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A proactive approach to safer product materials

ChemFORWARD is proud to partner with Google and work together to support safer material choices across industry sectors.

Loop Creative 9/6/23 Loop Creative 9/6/23

Gabrielle Rigutto Joins ChemFORWARD as Research & Data Quality Specialist

Loop Creative 7/21/23 Loop Creative 7/21/23

Introducing CleanPackage: Supporting Safe + Circular Materials for Packaging

As packaging design advances to support recyclability and compostability, safe building blocks can be hard to pinpoint and hazardous chemicals can be difficult to avoid. To help companies tackle this challenge, The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) is excited to launch CleanPackage, a database of verified safer alternative packaging materials.

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Groundbreaking collaboration between leading cosmetics companies will advance safer chemistry for the beauty sector

ChemFORWARD, a science-based, nonprofit organization, announces "Know Better, Do Better," the first-of-its kind collaboration of industry-leading beauty companies Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Credo, Beautycounter, and The Honest Company, as well as ingredient designer Inolex and the global nonprofit organization Environmental Defense Fund. These stakeholders are banding together to promote the use of safer chemistry and improve chemical hazard data to enable informed decision making.

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ChemFORWARD Shares Safe + Circular Packaging Materials Pilot Results

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Heather McKenney Joins ChemFORWARD as Safer Chemistry Lead

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ChemFORWARD Partners with Apple to share Safer Chemistry Resources

APRIL 6, 2023 - ChemFORWARD, a science-based non-profit organization, has partnered with Apple to scale the adoption of safer chemistry used in electronics assembly worldwide. A new website, www.ChemWorks.org, provides free access to identify certified safer formulations as well as resources for formulators to screen and optimize their products with verified safer chemicals.

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Ahlstrom’s Cristal® Transparent Packaging papers achieve SAFER™ Designation, helping brands demonstrate human and environmental safety

Loop Creative 1/31/23 Loop Creative 1/31/23

ChemFORWARD Releases v1 Botanicals Hazard Assessment Methodology

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Lauren Heine Appointed President of The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4)

ChemFORWARD would like to congratulate our Founder and Director of Science & Data Integrity, Lauren Heine, on her recent appointment as President of The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4).

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News Release: Over 40 Inolex Products Verified SAFER™ by ChemFORWARD

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ICYMI: “Beyond PFAS-free Packaging” Webinar Recap

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) and ChemFORWARD recently shared the initial results from the Safe + Circular Materials Collaborative. This year-long supply chain collaboration explored the challenges of circular packaging and solutions to accelerate the transition to safer alternatives.

ChemFORWARD 11/3/22 ChemFORWARD 11/3/22

ChemFORWARD Speaking Engagements

ChemFORWARD has been invited to speak at several conferences this Fall. You can find all the details below. If you are attending any of these events please reach out and connect with us or attend our session as we share specifics about what ChemFORWARD is doing to accelerate the elimination of toxic chemicals and transition to safer chemistry in multiple sectors.

Loop Creative 11/1/22 Loop Creative 11/1/22

The Honest Company Partners with ChemFORWARD to Co-Design the Future of Science-Based Home & Personal Care

Loop Creative 10/11/22 Loop Creative 10/11/22

Beautycounter Joins ChemFORWARD as Co-Design Partner to Collaboratively Advance Safer Chemistry for All

Beautycounter is bringing their commitment and experience in sourcing and formulating products that protect both people and the planet to the collaborative work of scaling greater transparency and safer chemistry throughout the industry as a ChemFORWARD co-design partner.

Loop Creative 9/15/22 Loop Creative 9/15/22

ChemFORWARD’s Plastic Additives Alternatives Finder Expands to Include Trade Name Materials - still freely available!

Since its launch in April, ChemFORWARD’s free Plastic Additive Optimization Tool has helped hundreds of formulators and designers check the chemical hazard profile of over 1100 plastic additives and find safer alternatives.