Passport Foundation’s Impact on the Toxics Field

Driven the passage of more than 30 major chemical safety laws at the state and federal levels, including the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act of 2016, which reformed the outdated Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). At the state level, our grantees led successful campaigns for landmark legislation such as California’s Safer Consumer Products Program and Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act.

Catalyzed corporate commitments that eliminated toxic chemicals from major retailers and supply chains. Companies like Target, Walmart, and CVS have removed thousands of hazardous chemicals from personal care, cleaning, and food packaging products, with policies influenced by Passport-supported organizations such as Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families and Mind the Store.

Funded over 1,000 scientific reports that led to stronger regulations. Research we supported has exposed the health risks of PFAS (“forever chemicals”), phthalates, and flame retardants, leading to restrictions across industries and informing recent FDA, EPA, and EU regulatory actions.

Increased transparency and consumer power by funding tools like Clearya, Skin Deep, and Detox Me, which help millions of people avoid harmful chemicals and push brands toward safer alternatives.

Strengthened the field’s capacity by convening researchers, advocates, and funders. Passport has played a key role in launching and sustaining networks that unite stakeholders across disciplines to drive systemic change.

Pioneered innovative solutions that accelerate safer alternatives. We supported early-stage work on green chemistry, helping to scale bio-based and non-toxic materials, and funded breakthrough strategies such as market-based chemical footprinting to hold corporations accountable.