A MomsRising member recently asked us: “Is there a list of Bisphenol A (BPA)-free canned goods?” It's a common question that comes from a common situation. After all, BPA is a toxic chemical that's been linked with cancer, learning disabilities, infertility, and more.  So, like all of us, this member is trying to make healthy choices for herself and her family, and finding that it can be hard to completely cut out canned foods. Unfortunately, trying to find a solid list of BPA-free cans--specifically ones that haven't replaced their BPA with ominous mystery chemicals--is even harder.

Finding out a toxic chemical is in a favorite kitchen staple, or learning that a “natural” product isn’t all that natural after all, is all too common.

And it's time we take these experiences straight to the top.  It's time to change how we address toxic chemicals.  So we've decided to collect thousands of personal experiences and deliver them to U.S. Senators across this country.

The personal experiences of real moms and dads make a huge difference when we're talking to leaders. It gives them a window into our lives and makes them understand why toxic chemical reform is so important.  When we go shopping for our families, we want to know that the products won’t be toxic. That’s one of the reasons we want comprehensive chemicals reform. 

*Share your experience today by clicking here to fill in this question: “I want comprehensive chemicals reform because ______________.”

http://www.momsrising.org/page/environmental-health-stories

Our kids eat, bathe, and play with toys every day----shouldn’t there be a guarantee that when you buy your children food, shampoo, or blocks that there be no toxic chemicals in those items too?

How could comprehensive chemicals reform help people?

First, we have to start by looking at The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA). 1976!  That's a long time ago!  TSCA is our nation’s main law aimed at regulating chemicals used in everyday products.[1] And like a lot of things from 1976, TSCA needs a makeover. TSCA grandfathered in 62,000 chemicals. Since then, the EPA has required testing of less than one percent of the chemicals in commerce! Our broken system leaves us exposed to countless toxic chemicals every day, chemicals that put our families at risk for cancer, learning disabilities, infertility, and more. We can’t protect our kids and families from toxics without the help of federal legislation.

We need your voice. Good or bad, funny or sad, your thoughts on toxics are important and powerful. Click here to answer this question: “I want comprehensive chemicals reform, because_________."

http://www.momsrising.org/page/environmental-health-stories

We're compiling all of your feedback into a book for Congress. We'll personally present it to your legislators as we educate them about the need for an update of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). An update to TSCA would provide vigorous oversight of chemical use to ensure all products are safer, and it would give the federal government enough authority to require that chemicals be tested for safety before they are put into the products we use every day.

So tell us today why you want comprehensive chemicals reform! And make sure to pass this along to your friends and families. The more voices we have, the bigger the impact!

http://www.momsrising.org/page/environmental-health-stories

Together we can build a safer and healthier nation for all of our children.

[1] "Bisphenol A (BPA): from the Breast Cancer Fund: http://www.breastcancerfund.org/clear-science/chemicals-glossary/bisphenol-a.html

[2] "What is TSCA?" from Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families: http://www.saferchemicals.org/resources/tsca.html