the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine ( the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine ) is seeking advice from CPSC over whether "inherently toxic" organohalen flame retardants can be banned as an entire class. The chemicals are used in many plastic products, and are linked with several serious health concerns. Pro-ban lobbyists said any partial action would allow manufacturers to swap one toxic chemical out for another. Those arguing against the CPSC said regulation should be on a case-by-case basis. A CPSC committee is set to deliver a report on the classification of organohalogen flame retardants in weekly .
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking advice from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine over whether "inherently toxic" organohalen flame retardants can be banned as an entire class. The chemicals are used in many plastic products, and are linked with several serious health concerns. Pro-ban lobbyists said any partial action would allow manufacturers to swap one toxic chemical out for another. Those arguing against the CPSC said regulation should be on a case-by-case basis. A National Academies committee is set to deliver a report on the classification of organohalogen flame retardants in H1 2019.