In species from alligators to humans, males are being born less frequently than they were before. Environmental experts are examining the link between man-made chemicals and their role as endocrine disruptors. Exposure to phthalates, a common class of petrochemicals, can happen through air, water or food. They are contained in cosmetics, cleaning products and consumer
The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment. It’s a huge undertaking to test new products as well as reviewing all older pesticides and products that were registered prior to November 1984. The EPA performs hundreds of tests prior to registering a product for use and while the tests may