Formaldehyde, a common but hazardous chemical, is under scrutiny as the EPA introduced efforts to regulate its use due to health risks. The chemicals industry, spearheaded by lobbyist Lynn Dekleva, vigorously battled these regulations, seeking to reverse the EPA's direction on assessing formaldehyde risks. The American Chemistry Council is pushing to reform regulatory processes, emphasizing that a thriving economy is tied to the chemical industry. This ongoing struggle illustrates the tension between public health concerns and industry interests, particularly as officials with ties to the chemical sector now hold key EPA positions.
The chemical industry, led by Lynn Dekleva, has mounted a fierce campaign against the EPA's effort to regulate formaldehyde, citing economic vitality and health.
In recent weeks, the American Chemistry Council has pressured the EPA to discard its formaldehyde risk assessment work and overhaul safety review processes.
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