Ugly Truth #4 You Can't Believe Industry Safety Claims

Manufacturers say their products are safe. But what do those claims really mean? It may mean that the company has tested infredients it uses only to see if they cause rashes, swelling or other acute reactions. Companies are not required to assess the safety of their products or to take into account long-term health effects, such as cancer or infertility. Because there is no government standard for safety, cojmpanies can say whatever they want about the safety of their products.