NGOs’ Suit Against FDA Dismissed; No Standing In Formaldehyde Matter, Court Rules

“Injuries to an organization’s government lobbying and issue advocacy programs cannot be used to manufacture standing,” a D.C. district court judge asserts in his ruling against the Environmental Working Group and Women’s Voices for the Earth.

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The Environmental Working Group and Women’s Voices for the Earth are not in a position to sue FDA for lack of regulatory action against hair-straightening products that expose users to formaldehyde, the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled March 19.

In short, neither the nonprofits nor their members have suffered an actionable injury, according to

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