EPA Announces Actions to Address Chemicals of Concern, Including Phthalates
EPA also recently announced that three U.S. companies agreed to phase out DecaBDE, a widely used fire retardant chemical that may potentially cause cancer and may impact brain function.
“The American people are understandably concerned about the chemicals making their way into our products, our environment and our bodies,” said Jackson. “We will continue to use our authority under existing law to protect Americans from exposure to harmful chemicals and to highlight chemicals we believe warrant concern. At the same time, I will continue to fight for comprehensive reform of the nation’s outdated chemical management laws that ensures a full assessment of the safety of chemicals on the market today and effective actions to reduce risks where chemicals do not meet the safety standard. Jackson continued, “Chemical safety is an issue of utmost importance, especially for children, and this will remain a top priority for me and our agency going forward.”
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- Lisa P. Jackson