NASDA EXPRESSES CONCERN WITH EPA’S ACTIONS ON PERCHLORATE
News Date October 13, 2009
NASDA submitted comments this week on EPA’s request for comment on alternative approaches to interpreting data related to EPA’s earlier regulatory determination for perchlorate in drinking water. NASDA is concerned that the approaches EPA outlined could lead to a much lower reference dose, which could in turn lead to food scares, trade disputes, and negative economic impacts to producers. This is particularly important in light of the fact that the risks associated with perchlorate can be easily avoided by the consumption of sufficient iodine-rich foods or iodine supplements by a specific subset of the population. (Contact: Nathan Bowen)