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Science 18 June 1982:
Vol. 216. no. 4552, pp. 1285 - 1291
DOI: 10.1126/science.7079759
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Science, Vol 216, Issue 4552, 1285-1291
Copyright © 1982 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Formaldehyde: a question of cancer policy?

F Perera and C Petito

This article describes recent events concerning the assessment and regulation of formaldehyde, and evaluates the scientific data pertaining to the carcinogenicity of this substance in the context of established cancer policies and guidelines. The conclusion is that recent decisions by several federal agencies to defer action to limit human exposure to formaldehyde may be a "test case" for a new, less protective policy concerning the regulation of carcinogenic substances in general.


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Formaldehyde Regulation.
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Law and science policy in federal regulation of formaldehyde.
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