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EPA declares formaldehyde an unreasonable risk to health; new regulations anticipated

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EPA declares formaldehyde an unreasonable risk to health; new regulations anticipated

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  • The **Biden administration** has assessed that **formaldehyde** poses an **unreasonable risk** to human health and plans to regulate it.
  • The **EPA** highlighted that formaldehyde is ubiquitous, leading to regular exposure from multiple sources in both **indoor and outdoor** environments.
  • Due to long-term exposure risks, including **cancer** and respiratory issues, the EPA is mandated to propose a rule to mitigate these risks.
  • The **American Chemistry Council** criticized the EPA's determination, arguing the assessment was **flawed** and warning about potential economic repercussions.
  • Most uses of formaldehyde, especially in **consumer products**, have been found to pose risks, but regulation specifics are pending amid **administrative changes**.

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