Responsibility for the regulation of clean drinking water in the United States falls to the Environmental Protection Agency

A Consumer Reports investigation detected contaminants in all 21 tested home hair dye products, including volatile organic compounds, phthalates, or heavy metals. Levels varied, but experts warn that repeated exposure over time could pose health risks such ...

Wishful thinking and a taste test won't tell you much about your drinking water. Here are the most common contaminants found in everyday tap.

Contaminants in generic medications used to treat conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stomachaches and heartburn may cause damage to DNA, affect basic cell functions and even increase a person’s risk of cancer, according to a new UBC study.

FDA tested more than 300 infant formula samples in its largest-ever safety study Vast majority showed undetectable or very low levels of contaminan

Corrections and clarifications:A previous version of this story and correction notification have been updated to correct misinformation provided by the California Office of Health Hazard Assessment regarding its 2009 goal for lead in drinking water.

As the scientific and regulatory landscape surrounding various emerging contaminants shifts, so too do the options that companies can consider taking to minimize and insure against the risk of emerging contaminant litigation. The second edition in this ...