American Chemistry Council: U.S. PIRG Report Is Not Based on Science

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) on October 12 released a report on baby products that first and foremost should not be equated with a scientific study. The U.S. PIRG report has not been peer reviewed. It is an advocacy piece rather than a scientific study.

The report is an attack on a specific product used in baby toys. It equates detection of a substance with harm, which is not supported by science.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) urges consumers to review and judge scientific information regarding the safety of phthalates and other chemical products from reliable sources such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Information and data from recent studies have clearly indicated that exposures to phthalates are well below federal safety levels. After more than a half century of use and numerous scientific reviews, there appears to be no reliable evidence that phthalates have ever harmed anyone.

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The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $516 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies invest more in research and development than any other business sector. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation's critical infrastructure.