Location
Economic Policy & Regulatory Burden
Level of Education
Undergraduate
Secondary Session
Questions of Justice: Past and Present
Keywords
Regulation, Accountability, FDA, Cancer
Presenter Names and Speeches.
Rachael Howell
Abstract
The Federal Government needs to stop the import, export, mining, and distribution of talcum powder in the United States. This is an issue that affects all Americans, especially active-duty military members.
Since 2013, there have been over 38,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, which allege that their talcum-based baby powder caused cancer. The plaintiffs in the very first talc case in the U.S. have died. All four of the plaintiffs from a 2019 suit have died. Yet, the 2019 case has been reversed and remanded. The FDA has redacted the names of scientist(s) that conduct “safety tests” on talc samples.
My paper discusses the nature of talc, defines the problem, exposes the roadblocks to justice, and offers two detailed plans to protect Americans. Of the two options, it is recommended that Congress draft a law, with reasonable and sequential steps, to implement a national ban on talc. This can be achieved over time by adding tariffs on talc, removing tariffs on alternative products, stripping talc companies of federal funds, and demanding warning labels on talc-contaminated products.
In my presentation, I will provide evidence of alleged corruption and alleged collusion in regulatory agencies and the courts. The topic of this year’s conference is on “citizenship and virtue,” with an added emphasis on regulatory issues and justice. My presentation will focus on bringing dark deeds to light. Additionally, my goal is to offer hope via realistic and doable solutions.
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Confronting Cosmetic Carcinogens: A Proposal Regarding the Dangers of Talcum Powder
Economic Policy & Regulatory Burden
The Federal Government needs to stop the import, export, mining, and distribution of talcum powder in the United States. This is an issue that affects all Americans, especially active-duty military members.
Since 2013, there have been over 38,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, which allege that their talcum-based baby powder caused cancer. The plaintiffs in the very first talc case in the U.S. have died. All four of the plaintiffs from a 2019 suit have died. Yet, the 2019 case has been reversed and remanded. The FDA has redacted the names of scientist(s) that conduct “safety tests” on talc samples.
My paper discusses the nature of talc, defines the problem, exposes the roadblocks to justice, and offers two detailed plans to protect Americans. Of the two options, it is recommended that Congress draft a law, with reasonable and sequential steps, to implement a national ban on talc. This can be achieved over time by adding tariffs on talc, removing tariffs on alternative products, stripping talc companies of federal funds, and demanding warning labels on talc-contaminated products.
In my presentation, I will provide evidence of alleged corruption and alleged collusion in regulatory agencies and the courts. The topic of this year’s conference is on “citizenship and virtue,” with an added emphasis on regulatory issues and justice. My presentation will focus on bringing dark deeds to light. Additionally, my goal is to offer hope via realistic and doable solutions.
