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Toxic Substances Control Act

Westlake Chemical

EPA weakens oversight of toxic chemicals

Health

Under its new interpretation of the Toxic Substances Control Act, EPA has decided to focus its investigations into chemical safety solely on the risks of direct exposure, which will exclude risk analysis based on exposure through air, water and soil.

Household chemicals

A new book advises parents about how to cope with a world awash in toxic chemicals

Health
Household chemicals

Congress finally modernizes the US toxic chemicals law

Environment

Reforming chemicals safety laws

Health & Medicine

Chemical Reform

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