Pediatricians seek change in lax toxic chemicals law
Chicago Tribune, April 24, 2011
April 24, 2011 at 08:00 PM
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Alarmed by studies showing children are vulnerable to toxic chemicals found in scores of consumer products, the nation's largest pediatrician group is joining a growing campaign to overhaul how the U.S. regulates hazardous substances.
In a policy statement to be issued Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics condemns a 1976 federal law that largely relies on chemical manufacturers to raise concerns about their products.
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