Draft assessment finds formaldehyde to cause cancer and other human health risks
"Unfortunately, it appears that the agency may be succumbing to pressure from industry in its attempt to delay or block the publication of the formaldehyde health assessment," write the Senators to Administrator Pruitt. "This is exceptionally disturbing, and lends further credence to the belief, already widely held, that
A copy of the letter can be found HERE https://www.markey.senate.gov/download/pruitt-letter-formaldehyde-assessment.
The health assessment in question was begun under the Obama administration and completed in the fall of 2017. It examines the health effects of formaldehyde exposure, a common household chemical found in manufactured wood products and some paints and fragrances. Once finalized, the health study would form part of the scientific foundation for decision making across the
The Senators' letter requests specific details about the involvement of political appointees and outside lobbyists in the review and release of the formaldehyde health study. The letter comes in the wake of another
Read this original document at: https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-whitehouse-and-carper-demands-epas-pruitt-stop-hiding-findings-of-key-study-on-health-impacts-of-toxic-formaldehyde
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