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Re:FDA denies petition against use of phthalates in food pac... by boomchinolo78 on Tuesday June 11, 2024 @12:53PM (#40648623)
The FDA only cares about outright, immediately dangerous things. See how long they delayed with asbestos and thalidomide. Over long time frames, you are on your own
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Re:FDA denies petition against use of phthalates in food pac... by OutOfHere on Tuesday June 11, 2024 @01:27PM (#40649045)
Well said. I suspect there is a lot of lobbying and legalized bribery going on. For example:

"If you pay me enough in speaker's fees, I'll approve any chemical you want!"

"If you promise me a comfy corporate job after I put in my time here, I will do anything you want!"

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