Companies more likely to withhold data on dangerous chemicals, C&EN analysis of EPA records finds
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Leigh Krietsch Boerner
Summary
An analysis by Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) found that companies are significantly more likely to claim confidentiality for information about chemicals that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified as posing serious risks to human health or the environment. The investigation examined EPA data and revealed a tension between corporate confidentiality rights and the public's right to know about hazardous substances. The findings suggest that companies are strategically using confidential business information (CBI) claims to shield data on the most dangerous chemicals from public disclosure, potentially undermining transparency and public health protections.
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Analysis of EPA data highlights difficult balance between a company's right to confidentiality and the public's right to know about toxic chemicals.
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