[Comment: Always follow the money... and so we lose objectivity and human health is sacrificed for profit yet again.]
Under fire from industry, scientific panel is 'gutted'
http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/after-warning-about-toxic-farm-chemical-scientific-panel-gutted-4332
http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/after-warning-about-toxic-farm-chemical-scientific-panel-gutted-4332
"Five out of nine members of a scientific panel that advises the state on toxic chemicals have been fired in recent weeks, following disputes with the chemical industry and a conservative group that targets environmental laws.
Panel members, including Froines, have come under fire over the years when their designation of certain substances as toxic came at a cost to industry."