Trump EPA accused of manipulating flame retardant safety data
Public health advocates say the agency downplayed risks of TBBPA, a widely used chemical found in homes and consumer goods.
What to know
- Public health advocates allege the Trump EPA manipulated safety data on TBBPA, a flame retardant in 70% of electronics worldwide and many consumer products, to downplay cancer and developmental risks.
- The EPA's draft assessment concluded no unreasonable risk despite independent research and international agencies classifying TBBPA as a probable or confirmed carcinogen.
- Advocates say the EPA relied on industry-funded science, underestimated exposure levels, and ignored multiple exposure routes—a pattern a former EPA scientist characterizes as consistent under Trump.
“Infants and toddlers who crawl in the dust and put their hands in their mouths are especial…”
Arlene Blum, Director, Green Science Policy Institute · Guardian
Trump EPA Regulatory agencyMaria Doa Former EPA scientist, Environmental Defense Fund
Arlene Blum Director, Green Science Policy Institute
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Why are the # TrumpRegime & MAGA/GOP hell-bent on killing our children? Causes a preventable disease resurgence Food safety & insecurity Now toxic Lee Zeldin & Trump's EPA are manipulating safety data around a highly toxic flame retardant, advocates allege https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/aug/30/trump-epa-data-toxic-flame-retardant
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Widely used chemical TBBPA may present a danger to US public, and especially children, independent research finds