• Login
    • Join
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Exclusives
    • Applications
    • Technology
    • Market
    • Other
    • Top 40
    • Buyers Guide
    • Hygiene Directory
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • Applications
  • Technology
  • Market
  • Other
  • Top 40
  • Buyers Guide
  • Hygiene Directory
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Editorial
    Columns
    Digital Edition
    Southeast Asia Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Editorial Guidelines
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    Top Features
    Face Masks in Asia

    Kingsafe’s Growth Path

    Southeast Asia Nonwoven Capacity and Demand Development

    Coronavirus Impacts ASEAN Countries

    Jofo Focuses on Expansion
    Company Cameo
    Financial News
    Machinery Equipment
    New Products
    Nonwovens News
    Patent Review
    People in the News
    Supplier News
    Top News
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    FPInnovations Develops Biodegradable Mask

    Autefa Solutions Offers Fully Automated Line for Protective Mask Production

    Joa Announces Expandable Absorbent Core Wrap Solution

    Principle Business Enterprises Celebrates 60 Years

    Dr. J's Disinfectant Wipes Approved for Distribution in CA
    Nonwovens Insights
    Online Exclusives
    Absorbent Core
    Adult Incontinence
    Antimicrobials
    Apparel
    Automotive and Transportation
    Chemicals / Adhesives
    Construction
    Contract Services
    Diaper, Baby
    Electronics
    Feminine Hygiene
    Fibers
    Filtration
    Flame Retardance
    Geotextile / Agrotextile
    Home Products
    Hygiene Film/Components
    Industrial / Institutional
    Inspection / Quality Control
    Machinery and Equipment
    Medical
    Wipes

    FPInnovations Develops Biodegradable Mask

    Autefa Solutions Offers Fully Automated Line for Protective Mask Production

    Joa Announces Expandable Absorbent Core Wrap Solution

    Principle Business Enterprises Celebrates 60 Years

    Dr. J's Disinfectant Wipes Approved for Distribution in CA
    Air Through Bonding
    Airlaid
    Carded/Carding
    Chemical Bonded
    Composite
    Meltblown
    Needlepunch
    Nanotechnology
    Spunbond
    Spunlace
    Thermal Bonded
    Wetlaid

    Armbrust Expands Product Line Up

    Spotlight on Spunlace

    Wolf Starts Up Meltblown Line

    Armbrust American Adds Meltblown Manufacturing

    Radici Adds Meltblown Line
    China
    Eastern Europe/Russia
    India
    Middle East/North Africa
    North America
    Pacific Rim
    South/Central America
    Turkey
    Western Europe

    Kingsafe’s Growth Path

    Southeast Asia Nonwoven Capacity and Demand Development

    Jofo Focuses on Expansion

    Non-Regulatory Face Mask Standard Approved

    Lotus Teknik to Add Wetlace Line
    Associations
    Contracts / Awards
    Education
    Facilities / Capacity
    Green / Sustainability
    Legal / Regulatory
    Market Data
    Mergers and Acquisitions
    Product Improvement / Innovation
    R&D/Basic Research
    Shows / Events

    Joa Announces Expandable Absorbent Core Wrap Solution

    Non-Regulatory Face Mask Standard Approved

    Techtextil to be Held in June 2022

    Armbrust American Adds Meltblown Manufacturing

    Techtextil, Texprocess Postponed to 2022
    Chart
    Companies
    All Companies
    Categories
    Company Profiles
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Fagus GreCon, Inc

    Investkonsult Sweden AB

    Mechanical Specialties, Inc.

    WEIMA America, Inc.

    Top Polymer Enterprise, LLC
    Brands
    Brand Owners
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Columns
      • Digital Edition
      • Southeast Asia Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Editorial Guidelines
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Buyers Guide
      • All Companies
      • Categories
      • Company Profiles
      • Add Your Company
    • Applications
      • Absorbent Core
      • Adult Incontinence
      • Antimicrobials
      • Apparel
      • Automotive and Transportation
      • Chemicals / Adhesives
      • Construction
      • Contract Services
      • Diaper, Baby
      • Electronics
      • Feminine Hygiene
      • Fibers
      • Filtration
      • Flame Retardance
      • Geotextile / Agrotextile
      • Home Products
      • Hygiene Film/Components
      • Industrial / Institutional
      • Inspection / Quality Control
      • Machinery and Equipment
      • Medical
      • Wipes
    • Technology
      • Air Through Bonding
      • Airlaid
      • Carded/Carding
      • Chemical Bonded
      • Composite
      • Meltblown
      • Needlepunch
      • Nanotechnology
      • Spunbond
      • Spunlace
      • Thermal Bonded
      • Wetlaid
    • Market
      • China
      • Eastern Europe/Russia
      • India
      • Middle East/North Africa
      • North America
      • Pacific Rim
      • South/Central America
      • Turkey
      • Western Europe
    • Other
      • Associations
      • Contracts / Awards
      • Education
      • Facilities / Capacity
      • Green / Sustainability
      • Legal / Regulatory
      • Market Data
      • Mergers and Acquisitions
      • Product Improvement / Innovation
      • R&D/Basic Research
      • Shows / Events
    • Top 40 Companies
      • Chart
      • Companies
    • Online Exclusives
    • Hygiene Directory
      • Brands
      • Brand Owners
    • Slideshows
    • Experts Opinions
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Infographics
    • Whitepapers
    • Jobs
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live From Show Events
      • Webinars
      • Live From Asian Connections
    • Resources
      • Suppliers Gallery
      • Literature Showcase
      • Web Showcase
      • Home Page Showcase
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Breaking News

    EWG Verified Diapers Launch Nationwide

    Collaboration with Healthynest offers full analysis of ingredients

    Related CONTENT
    • Sani Professional Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products Approved by EPA
    • INDA Announces New Board Members
    • Principle Business Enterprises Celebrates 60 Years
    • Shawmut Creates Health & Safety Business
    • P&G Adds to Board
    12.10.20

    The Environmental Working Group, along with Healthynest, has introduced a new diaper brand that is the first to meet the EWG’s rigorous criteria for health and ingredient disclosure. The launch coincides with the publication of EWG’s new comprehensive Guide to Safer Diapers, an analysis of the chemicals and materials used in baby diapers, to help parents and caregivers sort through the vast array of product options – and related advertising claims – available on the market.

     

    If you’re a new parent, it can be confusing to keep up with the latest recommendations about giving your baby a healthy start. As more and more scientists find a connection between the ingredients used in consumer products and potential health hazards, new parents often feel as if they’re on their own navigating decisions when it comes to buying important things like diapers.

     

    “In just the first year, a typical baby wears about 2,500 diapers,” said Nneka Leiba, vice president of Healthy Living Science at EWG. “But many disposable diapers contain chemicals that can harm their health, like pesticides and other chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive development and dermatitis. Because the safety of diapers isn’t adequately regulated, our new criteria set the standard for health that parents can rely on.”

     

    The Consumer Products Safety Commission – the agency that regulates the $13 billion diaper industry – doesn’t require manufacturers of disposable diapers to disclose their ingredients publicly or ensure that their products are made without, or are not contaminated with, harmful substances like formaldehyde and pesticides. The agency requires that baby diapers only be tested for lead.

     

    “We were shocked to learn that baby diapers aren’t really regulated,” said EWG President Ken Cook. “Our children deserve the best. And yet we don’t know what ingredients are used to make a product our babies wear all day long.”

     

    “At EWG, we’re striving to make clean and healthy consumer products the norm. I am delighted that we’ve added healthy diapers to the growing list of EWG VERIFIED products. And I’m hopeful that other companies will follow Healthynest’s lead to clean up the diaper world,” Cook added.

     

    Healthynest is a personal care brand for babies led by founder Shazi Visram. Visram is a member of EWG’s board of directors.

     

    “At Healthynest, we’re dedicated to evolving and improving the baby care category so parents can have choices that perform while also supporting the absolute highest standard of safety and ethics,” says Visram, who pioneered the organic baby food category with her first company, Happy Family.

     

    “As a parent focused on eliminating toxic exposure to our children,” she said, “I have always been surprised by the lack of transparency in the diaper category, leading to unregulated material lists and leaving families with unanswered questions about the safety of such a key product in a baby's life. We've spent the past two plus years developing the Healthynest diapers, and are so very proud to launch the first ever EWG VERIFIED diaper, which is certified free of toxins and utilizes the latest and cleanest technology so that baby can have the very best.”

     
    For a 2019 study by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, researchers tested 23 diapers and found a number of volatile organic compounds, phthalates, formaldehyde, pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Several of the chemicals were found at levels higher than what the agency says pose a risk for infant health.

     

    Three pesticides, including glyphosate, and two corresponding metabolites were detected in the diapers the agency tested. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” and California’s Proposition 65 registry lists it as a known carcinogen.


    A newborn’s skin is significantly thinner and more permeable than that of an adult and can more readily absorb some chemicals. The area around a baby’s genitals is even thinner and more susceptible to exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, like dyes, chlorine and phthalates, all of which can be found in diapers.

     
    Although some brands claiming to make “greener” or healthier options disclose their ingredients, many larger brands that dominate the market have chosen not to. When you see the EWG VERIFIED mark on a package of diapers, you can trust that they meet EWG’s strictest standards for your baby’s health.

     

    For more than a decade, EWG has been at the forefront of chemical ingredient disclosure in personal care products, believing that people have the right to know what is in the products they purchase and use every day. The EWG VERIFIED program was created to fill the void left by our nation’s antiquated law regulating consumer products, and now includes household cleaners and diapers.

     

     

    EWG is widely recognized as the most trusted and rigorous evaluator of chemical safety in consumer products. EWG awards this prestigious mark only to diaper products that meet stringent ingredient and transparency requirements. An EWG VERIFIED baby diaper is the gold standard in the health and wellness space. 


     

    Related Searches
    • Diaper, Baby
    Related Knowledge Center
    • Diaper, Baby
    Suggested For You
    Sani Professional Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products Approved by EPA Sani Professional Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products Approved by EPA
    INDA Announces New Board Members INDA Announces New Board Members
    Principle Business Enterprises Celebrates 60 Years Principle Business Enterprises Celebrates 60 Years
    Shawmut Creates Health & Safety Business Shawmut Creates Health & Safety Business
    P&G Adds to Board P&G Adds to Board
    H.B. Fuller Promotes Kirsten Hedin H.B. Fuller Promotes Kirsten Hedin
    Jones Appoints SVP of Operations Jones Appoints SVP of Operations
    Wolf Starts Up Meltblown Line Wolf Starts Up Meltblown Line
    Techtextil to be Held in June 2022 Techtextil to be Held in June 2022
    Domtar President & CEO on Temporary Medical Leave Domtar President & CEO on Temporary Medical Leave
    Nice-Pak Receives EPA Approval for Disinfecting Wipes Nice-Pak Receives EPA Approval for Disinfecting Wipes
    Rockline to Invest $18 Million in Arkansas Rockline to Invest $18 Million in Arkansas
    Alliance is in the Richmond Times Dispatch! Alliance is in the Richmond Times Dispatch!
    Fitesa to Add R5 Line in South Carolina Fitesa to Add R5 Line in South Carolina
    Precision Textiles IQFit Natural Line Earns Certification Precision Textiles IQFit Natural Line Earns Certification

    Related Breaking News

    • Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

      Domtar Completes Sale of Personal Care Business

      Unit was acquired by American Industrial Partners
      Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.02.21

    • Diaper, Baby
      Believe Diapers Launch in U.S.

      Believe Diapers Launch in U.S.

      New baby diaper brand partners with Good+Foundation to facilitate one-to-one diaper matching donations
      02.25.21

    • Diaper, Baby | Machinery and Equipment
      GDM Virtual Days to Showcase B6-W Red Machine

      GDM Virtual Days to Showcase B6-W Red Machine

      Virtual event featuring GDM's baby open line will be held March 1-5
      02.17.21


    • Diaper, Baby

      First Quality Partners with Cradles to Crayons

      A portion of all Cuties diaper sales will support the national nonprofit
      02.16.21

    • Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene
      Essity Launches Reusable Underwear Product

      Essity Launches Reusable Underwear Product

      Range includes absorbent products for bladder leakage, menstruation
      01.20.21

    • Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America
      Domtar Sells Personal Care Unit

      Domtar Sells Personal Care Unit

      Private equity firm buys business in $920 million deal
      01.08.21


    • Diaper, Baby
      Mondi Collaborates with Drylock on Paper-Based Diaper Packaging

      Mondi Collaborates with Drylock on Paper-Based Diaper Packaging

      EcoWicketBag can be placed in existing paper recycling streams
      12.18.20

    • Diaper, Baby
      Hello Bello to Begin Diaper Manufacturing in Waco

      Hello Bello to Begin Diaper Manufacturing in Waco

      Celebrity-owned baby care brand to occupy former Domtar site
      12.15.20

    • Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability

      Unicharm to Launch Recycled Diaper in 2022

      Japanese company also plans to operate 10 recycling facilities by 2030
      11.23.20


    • Diaper, Baby | Wipes
      Dorel Launches On-The-Go Disposable Kits

      Dorel Launches On-The-Go Disposable Kits

      Kits include diapers, wipes, face masks and more
      11.23.20

    • Chemicals/Adhesives | Diaper, Baby | Product Improvement/Innovation

      Japanese Companies Develop New Recycling Technology for SAP

      Nippon Shokubai, LiveDo Corporation and Total Care System promote growth of diaper recycling systems
      11.17.20

    • Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability

      Drylock Introduces Paper Bag Diaper Packaging

      Innovation will soon be launched at EU retailers
      11.05.20


    • Diaper, Baby

      Pampers Donates Over 200,000 Preemie Diapers

      Diaper brand partners with Canadian Premature Babies Foundation to donate diapers to Canada’s most vulnerable babies
      11.04.20

    • Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability
      P&G Enhances Pampers Pure Diapers

      P&G Enhances Pampers Pure Diapers

      Plant-based liner now enriched with shea butter to help keep baby’s skin hydrated
      10.28.20

    • Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Middle East/North Africa

      Essity Divests Partly Owned Company in Tunisia

      Company divests 49% stake in Sancella Tunisia to the other owner Sotup
      10.21.20

    Trending
    • Mann+Hummel Invests In Pamlico Air
    • U.S. Nonwovens Rebrands As Radienz Living
    • Mitsui To Sell Chinese Nonwovens Business
    • Neenah To Acquire Global Release Liners
    • Dr. J's Disinfectant Wipes Approved For Distribution In CA
    Breaking News
    • FPInnovations Develops Biodegradable Mask
    • Sani Professional Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products Approved by EPA
    • Autefa Solutions Offers Fully Automated Line for Protective Mask Production
    • Piana Group to Launch Antiviral Treatment
    • INDA Announces New Board Members
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    South East Asia 2021

    • Face Masks in Asia
    • Kingsafe’s Growth Path
    • China Medical Dressing Market Update
    • Southeast Asia Nonwoven Capacity and Demand Development
    • Coronavirus Impacts ASEAN Countries
    • Jofo Focuses on Expansion
    • View More >



    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    IFT Transitions 2021 Annual Event to Digital Experience
    NY Federal Judge Enters Permanent Injunction Against Dietary Supplement Manufacturer
    Statins May Contribute to Vascular Calcification by Inhibiting Vitamin K-Dependent Proteins
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    Chromaflo Technologies Adds Benjamin Woeste as Territory Sales Manager
    Maroon Group Acquires Cary Company's Raw Materials, Specialty Chemicals Distribution Business
    Matt Fogel Named Mule-Hide's Territory Manager – Southern Virginia
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    EchoNous Expands Its Kosmos Hardware Platform
    Medtronic Begins Trial to Assess Novel Ablation Tech to Treat AFib
    Europe's Cross-Border Medtech Deal Activity Rises in Q4 2020
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Amgen to Acquire Five Prime Therapeutics for $1.9B
    Genesis Drug Discovery & Development Acquires Integrated Analytical Solutions
    CureVac, Novartis Ink COVID Vax Mfg. Pact
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Estée Lauder Establishes Equity and Engagement Center of Excellence
    L'Oreal On How It Will Shape Beauty's Future at Today's Transparency Summit
    C.O. Bigelow Earns Praise as NYC's Oldest Family-Run Apothecary
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    Avon Launches Vegan Skin Care Line
    Inolex Appoints VP Marketing
    Decorté Launches AI Diagnostics in US
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    Massilly North America Adds Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 Metal Decorating Press
    Hydrocarbon Solvents Market to Surpass $8.1 Billion by 2030
    Access Direct Mail Doubles Revenue with SCREEN's Truepress Jet520HD
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    Henkel publishes 30th Sustainability Report
    Avery Dennison Smartrac launches new Circus Pro inlays
    Springfield Solutions highlights digital label embellishments
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    FPInnovations Develops Biodegradable Mask
    Sani Professional Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products Approved by EPA
    Autefa Solutions Offers Fully Automated Line for Protective Mask Production
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Bioventus Appoints Managing Director, China and Asia Pacific
    Full-Year Sales Down 12 Percent at Zimmer Biomet
    Lincotek Medical Expands Coatings and Additive Capacity
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    Comercial Kywi Improves Customer Service, Front-Store Operations with Zebra Mobile Solution
    Global Printed Circuit Board Market Projected to Reach $69.32 Billion by 2027
    Global Smart Glass Market to Register 6.8% CAGR Between 2021-28: Grand View Research

    Copyright © 2021 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login