Uncovered: How the Trump EPA Weakened Formaldehyde Cancer Rules Using Industry Science
Newly revealed documents expose an industry lobby's influence in reversing Biden-era limits on the carcinogen formaldehyde, a common ingredient in everyday goods.
Uncovering the Industry's Grip on Formaldehyde Regulations
A trove of newly released documents has shed light on a troubling reality - the Trump-era Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relied heavily on industry-backed science to weaken regulations around formaldehyde, a highly toxic carcinogen found in a wide range of consumer products. This move reversed earlier efforts by the Biden administration to impose stricter limits on exposure to the dangerous chemical.
The documents reveal an elaborate industry operation that successfully lobbied the Trump EPA to undo the more protective formaldehyde policies implemented under the previous administration. This ultimately resulted in less stringent regulations, despite mounting evidence of the serious health risks posed by the ubiquitous chemical.
Kaynak: The Guardian
