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There is also speculation that the results of the study will be used to roll back Clinton-era pesticide protections and set a disturbing new precedent for human testing. Already, the EPA has issued a statement that it will begin making decisions 'concerning ethically problematic studies on a case-by-case basis.' Other government agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration, have ethical safeguards in place for human testing.

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A number of environmental and human rights groups, including Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, have issued statements condemning CHEERS. Some of these groups are working to garner public attention to the study and circulate a petition to discontinue CHEERS before testing starts up again.

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Go there too >>EPA's Human Testing Initiative

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