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Pesticide Testing on Humans

Case Number # 5703

The EPA issued a rule on pesticide testing on humans that favors the chemical industry and does not meet the scientific and ethical standards recommended by the National Academy of Sciences and outlined by the Nuremberg Code after World War II.

In June 2010, the EPA settled this lawsuit and agreed to propose a new rule that would significantly strengthen scientific and ethical protections for tests of pesticides on humans. Under this agreement, a proposed rule must be issued for public comment by January 2011. The settlement still requires court action to become effective.

Natural Resources Defense Council
Pesticide Action Network
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste
Jan Hasselman
Patti Goldman

Press Releases

Legislation Would Give Authority to EPA to Protect Americans from Chemicals
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Reforms outdated law that leaves Americans vulnerable to toxic chemicals
Overdue Standards Better Protect People from Human Pesticide Tests
Friday, February 8, 2013
EPA issues new rules more protective of people
EPA Proposes Stronger Protections for People in Pesticide Experiments
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Rule barring unethical research moves closer to completion
EPA Settles Lawsuit Challenging Rules Allowing Pesticide Tests On People
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Agency to propose new standards that bar unethical and unscientific research
Groups Sue EPA for Approving Unethical and Illegal Human Pesticide Testing
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Strict ethical and scientific protections for pesticide testing on humans ignored