Silent Spring Institute
What it is
Silent Spring Institute researches environmental factors contributing to breast cancer, including PFAS and endocrine disruptors in personal care products. Conducts peer-reviewed research and publishes consumer-facing guides.
What it covers
PFAS in personal care products, endocrine disruptors in household chemicals, chemical exposures in consumer products.
How to verify
Access publications at silentspring.org/research.
How SafeMama uses it
Cite specific SSI publications for personal care ingredient concerns. Always attribute and link. Flag as research finding, not regulatory action.
Limitations / conflicts
Research organization, not a regulatory body. Publication-based updates only. ToS page returned 404 as of 2026-06-30 (flagged in NOTES.md).
Verify it yourself
Don't take our word for it — check the source directly. Certifications lapse and data changes; the official database is always the current answer.
Worth knowing
- Findings represent Silent Spring Institute research and are not peer review consensus unless specifically noted