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Warning signs and product labels are the last line of defense to warn people against pollution and harmful chemicals. Yet our posting and labeling laws do not disclose important information. No national law requires warning signs at industrial discharge pipes, for example, and pesticide labels do not list toxic "inert" contents. Learn about our right-to-know for hidden hazards in the products we use and at the places we visit.
Posting Warning Signs
Labeling Consumer Products
Creating On-line Access
Posting Warning Signs
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Posting Pollution Increases Awareness
"Fisherman's right-to-know" law requires companies and sewer systems to post signs where pipes discharge pollution into rivers and streams.
| Fact Sheet - July 9, 2003 |
Labeling Consumer Products
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Our Right-to-Know: Bottled Water
Effective labeling requirements for bottled water would improve consumer choice, create incentives for safe industry practices, and provide a check on government safety regulations.
| Fact Sheet - October 7, 2003 |
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Our Right-to-Know: Pesticide Product Labels
Five recommendations for honoring the public’s right-to-know about health, safe use, and environmental information on pesticide product labels.
| Issue Paper - September 25, 2003 |
Creating On-line Access
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Right-to-Know Hits the Beach
Under a new federal law, people will be able to more easily find out when coastal and Great Lakes beaches are too polluted for swimming and recreation. Greater awareness should help spur beach water cleanup.
| Fact Sheet - December 22, 2004 |
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