Published March 11, 2025 — Tuesday
In light of recent discussions within the Lead Poisoning Prevention with Lead Safe Mama Facebook Group, I felt it was essential to reach out once more to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). This follow-up comes after the enactment of Washington State’s groundbreaking Toxic-Free Cosmetics Law, which has been fully enforceable since January 2025. Despite this legislative milestone, EWG continues to list and promote products on their website that contain hazardous levels of lead and other toxic substances, often assigning them high safety ratings.
To address this inconsistency, I composed a detailed letter to EWG, which includes three screenshots of their website taken today and four attached images demonstrating current product ratings and listings. You can scroll down to view the entire correspondence. This ongoing dialogue aims to advocate for consumer safety and ensure that product evaluations reflect the latest legal standards and scientific findings.
For those new to Lead Safe Mama
Background information about Tamara Rubin:
- Tamara Rubin is a renowned, multi-award-winning advocate specializing in childhood lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety. Her work has been recognized at the federal level for its impact.
- She is also a documentary filmmaker and a dedicated mother whose two of her four sons suffered acute lead poisoning in 2005, inspiring her lifelong mission.
- Tamara owns and operates Lead Safe Mama, LLC — a unique, community-driven, woman-owned small business committed to safeguarding children from toxic exposures.
- Since July 2022, her organization has been directly responsible for initiating six product recalls in cooperation with the FDA and CPSC agencies.
- All the testing results shared on her website are scientifically validated, accurate, and reproducible, ensuring transparency and reliability.
- For media coverage and additional information, please visit our press page.