The Official Omega 5 Oil Site: Your very own damage control: POMEGA5 ultra green products do not contain 4-dioxane found to be a cancer causing agent

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Your very own damage control: POMEGA5 ultra green products do not contain 4-dioxane found to be a cancer causing agent

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Cancer-causing agent found in natural, organic personal care products

SATURDAY March 15, 2008 (Foodconsumer.org) -- Cancer-causing agent 1, 4-dioxane is known to be present in many conventional personal care products.

But a new study released March 14 by the Organic Consumer Association (OCA) shows that the toxin is also present in many leading brands of claimed natural and uncertified organic shampoos, body washes, lotions and other personal care products.

On the other hand, organic brands which are certified under the USDA National Organic Program and carry a “USDA Organic” seal do not contain 1, 4-Dioxane which in California would be required to be labeled with a warning because of its toxicity, the test results show.

According to the organic advocate with more than 500,000 organic consumers and organizations, the toxin is generated from the cancer-causing petrochemical ethylene oxide, an ingredient commonly used in the personal care products.

The OCA warns that the concerned ingredient is not labeled because it is considered a contaminant or by product of the ethoxylation process.

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