Global Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention
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Conflicts of Interest Webinar
For decades, many companies have deliberately challenged the environmental safety assessments of chemicals and related regulatory decisions. Given the relevance of this issue with regards to the forthcoming global Science-Policy Panel (SPP) on chemicals and waste, the IPCP organized a well-attended webinar on 26 January 2023 on conflicts of interest (COI), where renowned experts summarized (i) the typical industry tactics used to create doubt, (ii) the impact and consequences of these actions, and (iii) ways to improve the situation. The .