For me, the elements
that need to be in the ideal chemical policies are:
1.
Removing products off the market until
proven safe.
2.
Proper handling of chemicals through the agricultural
process and food chain- protecting farmers, suppliers, and consumers. This may
include protective clothing.
3.
Company and suppliers must be given
accountability to educate, must present non-pesticide processes to grow crops, and
must be taxed for health issues caused by pesticides.
The Louisville Charter presents reforms to current chemical laws. The elements in the Louisville Charter reform and in my policies are similar. The elements include safer substitutes, phasing out toxic chemicals, and public education and involvement. In addition, health agencies, stakeholders, and pesticide companies must be held accountable to protect public health from hazardous chemicals.
I think taking a preventive approach to chemicals is smart. Currently, our system allows chemicals to be released and we find out about their harmful effects too late. It would be ideal to have a thorough testing system in place to ensure that chemicals are safe before we expose the public and environment
ReplyDeleteI love policy number 3. Having the supply take accountability to educate,being taxed for health issues caused by pesticides is a GREAT idea.
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