New App Simplifies PFAS Identification and Risk Management
ChemFORWARD announced the launch of pfasID, a free web-based tool that simplifies the process of identifying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are highly persistent in the environment and pose significant risks to human health.
ChemFORWARD Updates Chemical Hazard Repository to Align With EPA's SCIL 2024 Revisions
DURHAM, NC - February 21, 2025 - ChemFORWARD has updated its Chemical Hazard Data Trust to reflect the recent changes to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL).
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: From Circular Pollution to Circular Solutions
To win consumer and investor confidence in circularity, we need to systematically eliminate chemicals of concern in the materials used in everyday products.
Change Chemistry, ChemFORWARD, and Safer Chemistry Impact Fund are collaborating to start this conversation in earnest by convening this dedicated workshop to share progress on safer chemistry and identify opportunities to accelerate safe and sustainable design.
ChemFORWARD Wins Harvard’s Roy Award for Environmental Partnership
Chemical Hazard Data Trust Helps Companies Replace Toxic Chemicals with Safer Alternatives to Reduce Human and Environmental Harm
ChemFORWARD Implements New Maintenance Process for Chemical Hazard Data
A significant step forward in maintaining high-quality data that is scientifically accurate, comprehensive, and representative of current research and best practices
ChemFORWARD's Heather McKenney Appointed to California's Green Ribbon Science Panel
ChemFORWARD, a non-profit organization committed to advancing safer chemistry, announced today that Heather McKenney, Science and Safer Chemistry Lead for the organization, has been appointed to the prestigious Green Ribbon Science Panel (GRSP) by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The GRSP is composed of preeminent scientists and technical experts who provide advice and input on critical green chemistry and chemicals policy matters to support the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program. The first meeting for McKenney will take place in Sacramento, California on December 10th and 11th.
ChemFORWARD Assessments Now Accepted for TCO Certified
ChemFORWARD, a leading provider of chemical hazard assessments, today announced that its assessments are now accepted by TCO Certified, a global sustainability certification for IT products. This recognition marks a significant milestone in promoting the use of safer chemicals in the electronics industry and advancing a more sustainable future.
Beyond Duke Leadership Award Recognizes Co-Founders of ChemFORWARD
Dr. Lauren Heine (Ph.D. ‘97) and Stacy Glass (GEMBA ‘99) have been awarded the prestigious Beyond Duke Service and Leadership Award for their groundbreaking work and collaboration in co-founding ChemFORWARD, a science-based nonprofit dedicated to eliminating toxic chemical exposure.
Safer Chemistry Metrics Powered by ChemFORWARD
A new report from the Safer Chemistry Impact Fund signals a new chapter in our safer chemistry movement - one where ChemFORWARD's data and sharing model is an enabler and our collaborations are an accelerator.
ChemFORWARD Launches CleanScreen: A Cloud-Based App for Safer Electronics Cleaning Formulations
CleanScreen is part of a suite of free tools that empowers the entire supply chain to prioritize worker health and the environment.
ChemFORWARD Provides Evidence to ECHA of Safer Flame Retardants
ChemFORWARD submits comments to ECHA’s call for evidence on alternatives to aromatic brominated flame retardants highlighting more than 35 potential safer functional alternatives.
ChemFORWARD’s Ingredient Intelligence Reports Support Retailers to Achieve a Higher Grade in the Retailer Report Card
Each year, ChemFORWARD analyzes data from dozens of brands, retailers, and suppliers to produce custom Ingredient Intelligence Reports (IIRs) and year over year, metrics from data on thousands of SKUs with hundreds of thousands of ingredients. These reports can now be used to achieve points on the 2024 Retailer Report Card.
Safer Chemistry Impact Fund Awards First Grant
ChemFORWARD, a science-based, non-profit organization, will manage the Chemical Hazard Data Trust to accelerate a science-based, data-driven transition to safe and sustainable product
Making proactive safer chemistry a standard operating procedure
Greg Hughes Joins ChemFORWARD as Software Developer
We proudly announce that Greg Hughes has joined ChemFORWARD as a Software Developer.
Hughes will play a pivotal part in the maintenance, enhancement, and development of our software applications. These applications are critical, facilitating access to and utilization of our comprehensive chemical hazard repository.
Samsung Joins ChemFORWARD’s Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative
ChemFORWARD is pleased to share that Samsung has joined our Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative. Samsung joins fellow collaborative members Apple, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Sonos, Microsoft, Amazon, and Seagate.
A Colorful PCB Problem
Though the U.S. EPA banned polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in 1979 for hundreds of applications, exposure persists. In addition to communities burdened with persistent contamination, PCBs still linger in the food chain and in many old buildings, including schools.
A proactive approach to safer product materials
ChemFORWARD is proud to partner with Google and work together to support safer material choices across industry sectors.
Gabrielle Rigutto Joins ChemFORWARD as Research & Data Quality Specialist
Introducing CleanPackage: Supporting Safe + Circular Materials for Packaging
As packaging design advances to support recyclability and compostability, safe building blocks can be hard to pinpoint and hazardous chemicals can be difficult to avoid. To help companies tackle this challenge, The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) is excited to launch CleanPackage, a database of verified safer alternative packaging materials.