Companies often claim ‘confidential business information’ to not disclose key information about dangerous chemicals

Two lawsuits aim to stop US federal regulators and industry from “illegally” hiding basic information about toxic chemicals that are potentially polluting the environment, used in consumer products and endangering public health.

Companies often claim that toxic chemicals’ health and safety data, and even their names, are “confidential business information” (CBI) because making the data public could damage their bottom line.

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