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7 January 2021AmericasMuireann Bolger

EPA grants chemical makers another chance to protect trade secrets

Chemical manufacturers have a renewed opportunity to protect the confidentiality of the chemicals they make or import, according to an announcement by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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