New York, NY, November 13, 1998 The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) today announced the formation of a blue ribbon committee of independent scientists and physicians, chaired by Dr. C. Everett Koop, to review all available scientific research relative to the safety of phthalate esters in consumer products made with flexible vinyl plastic.
Dr. Koop will oversee the blue ribbon committee s work and ensure that the most qualified scientists are recruited to look at the science on phthalates,