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(Beyond Pesticides<\/em>, March 8, 2010) Twenty local businesses and organizations around New Brunswick, New Jersey announced their commitment to not purchase, use or sell products that contain triclosan<\/a>, an antimicrobial pesticide shown to pose risks to both human health and the environment. Last week, the national consumer advocacy group Food & Water Watch<\/a> convened an event with the businesses and organizations as part of its \u201cWash Your Hands of Triclosan\u201d campaign. Speakers additionally expressed support for a proposed Highland Park ordinance to ban the municipal purchase of products containing triclosan, which will be discussed at the Highland Park Board of Health\u2019s meeting on March 11. The community support behind prohibiting triclosan products is a strong indication of an increasing public rejection of the chemical. <\/p>\n

Originally developed as an anti-bacterial agent for hospital settings, triclosan is widely found in many consumer and household products ranging from dish soaps and detergents to toothpastes, deodorants, and others. A known endocrine disruptor, triclosan has been linked to antibiotic resistance, and can affect male and female reproductive hormones, which could potentially increase risk for cancer. Due to its prevalence in so many products, triclosan is now showing up in many things, from human breast milk<\/a> to earthworms and marine life. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals<\/em><\/a> reports that triclosan is found in the urine of about 75% of the U.S. population. When exposed to UV light, triclosan has also been shown to convert to dioxin<\/a>, an environmental pollutant and known carcinogen. Because many products that contain triclosan wash down the drain, it is a common contaminant in rivers, streams and drinking water<\/a>, and is often present in the sewage sludge<\/a> used to fertilize food crops.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to see these businesses joining us in the fight to stop using a harmful and unnecessary pesticide,\u201d said Jim Walsh, Eastern Region Director of Food & Water Watch. \u201cWe hope their actions will inspire local policymakers to do their part by banning the municipal purchase of products that contain triclosan.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is great to see so many leaders from our community standing together for the health and well being of our community,\u201d said Highland Park Council member Jon Erikson at the event. \u201cThanks to their leadership, the Highland Park Board of Health will be considering a resolution that would ensure that the borough does not buy or use any of these products in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Richard Menashe, M.D., who practices Family Medicine in Edison, N.J., spoke about the concern among health care providers with regards to triclosan. \u201cWhen triclosan bioaccumulates, endocrine disruption can result, which may threaten healthy thyroid tissue and other organ function. It could also contribute to the risk for cancer, through its affect on hormones in the body. Further, evidence suggests that triclosan may be linked to resistance to antibiotic medications<\/a>, which could open vulnerable populations to bacteria-induced illnesses or even death. There are simply too many health risks associated with the pesticide triclosan for it to be considered safe for consumers to use.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe local businesses that have made this pledge have shown their dedication to the health and safety of the Highland Park community,\u201d said James McCrone, Executive Director of Main St. Highland Park. \u201cThey have taken this step to put their customers\u2019 well-being first and we are very proud of their leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

John Leary, President of George St. Co-op, spoke on behalf of one of the twenty businesses and organizations that pledged to stop using and selling products with triclosan. \u201cIt is dangerous to let triclosan continue contaminating our water systems,\u201d said Leary. \u201cAt our co-op, we have a responsibility to our community to sell the most environmentally sustainable, healthiest, and safest items to our customers, and products with triclosan just don\u2019t fit the bill.\u201d<\/p>\n

The local businesses that have made the pledge include: Anna’s Health Food Center, Clean Ocean Action, Edible Garden Project, Food & Water Watch, George St. Co-op, G & P Lebanese Pastry & Fast Food, Highland Printing Center, Joanne Nails, Kiss Nail Salons, Law Office of Nels J. Lauritzen, Main Street Highland Park, Michael Bianc, Namaste Caf\u00e9, Over the Moon Toys, Peachepot, Rutgers Take Back the Tap, Sophisticated Smoker Inc., The Hub City Hub, Through the Moongate, and White Lotus Futon.<\/p>\n

Food & Water Watch<\/a>, in partnership with Beyond Pesticides, has submitted petitions to both the United States Food and Drug Administration<\/a> (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency<\/a> (EPA) requiring that they all non-medically prescribed triclosan uses on the basis that those uses violate several federal statutes.<\/p>\n

“Non-medical uses of triclosan are totally unnecessary,” said Nichelle Harriot, research associate for Beyond Pesticides. “The constant exposure to triclosan becomes a health and environmental hazard, which is why Beyond Pesticides is actively working to get federal action for the removal of triclosan from the market place as well as continuing to work with retailers and manufacturers to remove triclosan from their products and store shelves.”<\/p>\n

TAKE ACTION:<\/strong> On February 22, 2010 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a federal notice requesting data and information regarding the potential environmental impact of triclosan\u2019s use in acne and antiplaque\/antigingivitis products. The agency, in order to comply with the National Environmental Protection Act<\/em> (NEPA), must complete environmental assessments (EA) for active ingredients before they are included in the agency\u2019s over-the-counter (OTC) drug regulation system. Tell FDA that triclosan use in acne, antigingivitis\/antiplaque and other products poses and unreasonable harm to our environment. Submit electronic comments to the FDA at www.regulation.gov<\/a> using docket number: FDA-1996-N-0006. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management HFA-305, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Comments must be submitted by May 24, 2010.<\/p>\n

Get your municipality, institution, school or company to adopt the Triclosan Model Resolution<\/a> to not buy products with triclosan and support broader elimination of non-medically prescribed uses. For more information on triclosan and its impacts on human and environmental health, visit our Antibacterial program page<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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By forging ties with governments, nonprofits, and people who rely on these natural resources, we reduce the need for unnecessary pesticide use and protect public health and the environment. Beyond Pesticides provides hands-on services to the public and supports local action by: identifying and interpreting hazards; and, designing safe pest management programs. With the information provided by Beyond Pesticides, people may not only be able to make informed choices and adopt practices that protect themselves and their families from unnecessary exposure to pesticides, but they will be able to effect changes on community-wide pest management decisions and policies that govern pesticide use, such as pesticide uses in parks, schools, for community insect control and along roadsides. 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