Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would fast-track approval for new chemicals previously slated for wide-ranging safety reviews under an overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) passed by Congress last year, prompting protests from environmental advocates and some sustainable design groups. EPA representatives said the agency is cutting red tape and making it easier for chemicals manufacturers to get new products on the market, but some are accusing the EPA of putting industry demands above public health.
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