EPA Weighs Appeal Options Following Loss In TSCA Fluoridation Suit

EPA and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are considering options for appealing a federal district judge’s landmark ruling that drinking water fluoridation poses “unreasonable risk” under TSCA -- deliberations that they say in a new filing are the focus of “extensive” resources at both agencies due to the complex nature of the suit. “The government is reviewing the record of these proceedings and determining whether to seek appellate review. These efforts require an extensive commitment of resources by the United...