Posted on January 14, 2022 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was devastated to hear of the passing of Senator Harry Reid, a champion of many things, including Asbestos Awareness Week. We will miss him terribly, and send our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Senator Reid was ADAO’s very first champion. In 2005, [...]
Posted on January 14, 2022 On January 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the Interagency Working Group on Asbestos in Consumer Products (IWGACP) white paper titled IWGACP Scientific Opinions on Testing Methods for Asbestos in Cosmetic Products Containing Talc (including Talc Intended for Use in Cosmetics). As stated, the white paper outlines scientific [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2022 ANTI-ASBESTOS ADVOCATES PRESS OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND EPA FOR FULL ASBESTOS BAN UNDER TSCA Advocates met today with Biden officials on the draft proposed risk management rule for asbestos. WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives from the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) met today with the Office of Management [...]
Published on January 1, 2022 ADAO's Top Ten Asbestos Facts (2022) Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Each year, asbestos kills an estimated 40,000 Americans. There is no safe or controlled use of asbestos. Asbestos can be found in homes, schools, workplaces, on consumer shelves, and around superfund sites. All types of asbestos can cause [...]
Posted on December 31, 2021 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest non-profit in the U.S. dedicated to providing asbestos victims and concerned citizens with a united voice, is pleased to share a Year-End Summary of Accomplishments, including our education, advocacy, and community impact in 2021. As a leader in public health advocacy, we [...]
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