American Chemical Society reaffirms support for scientific integrity in federal agency decision-making

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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2023 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) reaffirms its support for the rigorous scientific process followed by U.S. federal regulatory agencies. This support is in keeping with the Society’s long-standing position on scientific integrity in public policy and is particularly relevant in light of recent judicial decisions.

Thorough scientific evaluations and evidence-based decision-making are the cornerstones of protecting the health and well-being of all Americans. ACS supports the use of insightful, comprehensive scientific and engineering input in all evaluations and decision-making.

The full ACS position statement on scientific integrity is available here.

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