As You Sow Takes On Cosmetics Companies

Six companies have settled with As You Sow in lawsuits alleging violations of Proposition 65. The action alleges that under Proposition 65 both consumers and manicurists have a right to know the risks and side effects of toluene to pregnant women using nail polish containing the chemical. The settlement provides that Nutress Laboratories, Gar Labs, Gens Labs, Nails 2000, American Manicure Corp., and Jonel Inc. will immediately begin to eliminate toluene from their nail polish, and will make products that do not contain the hazardous chemical by the end of the summer.