Debunking chemophobia in D.C.: No easy task

By ACSH Staff — Apr 26, 2012
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) will hold a panel discussion in D.C. titled Chemical Policy and Regulation: The Costs of Bad Science and Over-Caution:

The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) will hold a panel discussion in D.C. titled Chemical Policy and Regulation: The Costs of Bad Science and Over-Caution:

Efforts are underway on Capitol Hill, at federal agencies, and within state governments to reform a number of chemical laws and regulations including the Toxic Substances Control Act and federal cosmetics regulation to make the laws more precautionary in nature. These efforts are bolstered by government programs that classify chemicals as carcinogenic. But will these programs and policies improve public health and well-being or might they prove counterproductive? Come find out as our panelists address these important issues.

Date: April 30, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
Location: 2322 Rayburn House Office Building
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