Wal-Mart names eight chemicals to be removed from products Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on July 20 it was pushing suppliers Colgate-Palmolive, another supplier, has defended the use of triclosan, saying the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory bodies have confirmed it was safe for use in toothpaste. Wal-Mart committed in 2013 to increase transparency concerning ingredients in products it sells, advance safer formulations and attain the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice certification for its private brand products. The policy, effective from January 2014, focuses on products sold at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores in the U.S., according to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), which said it worked with Wal-Mart to develop and implement its policy. Wal-Mart said in April that its suppliers had removed 95% of the eight high-priority chemicals by volume weight from the products it sells in the U.S. Wal-Mart’s policy also requires that the use of any priority chemical must be disclosed on its packaging starting 2018, and that it would work with suppliers to encourage them to disclose ingredients in all markets where they operate, not just the U.S. Spray to remove or restrict the use of eight hazardous chemicals from products including household cleaning, personal care and beauty items. The retailer named the chemicals in the wake of pressure from consumers who are increasingly becoming conscious of what goes into their food and household items, according to a report from Reuters. Target Corp. also moved last year to remove more than 1,000 chemicals from its household cleaning, personal care and beauty products, and has been promoting the products that comply. The chemicals Wal-Mart wants to remove include butylparaben, used as a preservative in cosmetics; triclosan, used in toothpaste for treating plaque; and formaldehyde, used in wood products and building materials. Procter & Gamble, a major supplier to Wal-Mart, uses parabens within safe limits set by scientific and regulatory agencies and their presence is disclosed on labels, according to the company website. It also said it had eliminated triclosan from more than 99% of the products where it was used and had an exit plan for the few remaining. September 2016 Spray 23 WHEN AN ALUMINUM AEROSOL TURNS A PRODUCT INTO A SUCCESS STORY, IT’S NOT MAGIC, IT’S CCL. With outstanding resources, capabilities and experience, it’s no surprise why companies turn to CCL Container fi rst for their aluminum aerosol needs. Global brands, store brands and specialty brands all trust CCL to create consumer-preferred packaging that stands out at point of purchase. • Full-Contour Shaping • Dynamic Decorating • 100% Recyclable • Exceptional Service Call 724-704-8217 Email: rryckman@cclind.com OR CCL Container One Llodio Drive, Hermitage, PA 16148 cclcontainer.com
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