Wal-Mart announces phase-out of hazardous chemicals
Do you know what's in your cosmetics? Or your perfume? The nation's largest retailer announces it will try to get its suppliers to disclose and eventually phase out 10 potentially toxic chemicals.
Prodded by health and environmental advocates, Wal-Mart Stores announced Thursday that it will require suppliers to disclose and eventually phase out nearly 10 hazardous chemicals from the fragrances, cosmetics, household cleaners and personal care products at its stores.
The nation's largest retailer said that, beginning in January, it would begin to monitor progress on reducing these chemicals and apply to its own brand of cleaning products the Environmental Protection Agency's Design for the Environment label, which identifies eco-friendly goods. It declined to name the targeted chemicals, saying it will take time to familiarize suppliers with the new policy.
