Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2014. A study published in a scientific journal finds that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) favors the chemical industry when making determinations on pesticide safety. Under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA conducts risk assessments to determine whether a new or existing chemical is eligible for registration or reregistration and therefore able to enter or remain on the market. By inviting bias and underestimating potential harm, the studyâs conclusions raises serious concerns for both environmental and human health protection.
