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At the request of Tucson residents, in April 2024 Diana Zuckerman of the National Center for Health Research sent a letter to Tucson officials to explain why PFAS, lead, and other toxic chemicals and heavy metals in tire mulch used in rubber playground surfaces, artificial turf, and plastic grass are dangerous for kids.

Excerpt On behalf of NCHR, Diana Zuckerman's testimony at the House Small Business Committee explains that FDA regulations save lives and saves patients' financial security and do not interfere with innovation in health care

NCHR collaborated with CFA and KID to provide public comments to CPSC to improve e-bike safety. We emphasized the importance of improving definitions of e-bikes to reflect market realities, implementing specific regulations for children's e-bikes, the importance of further research, and reducing the potential risks associated with speed hacking.

Medical Economics, May 9, 2024: House Small Business Committee hearing focused on when government regulations undermine medical innovation and services but also agreed on the need to ensure safe and effective medical products.

May 8, 2024: NCHR recommended that Consumer Product Safety Commission FY 2025-26 priorities include reducing exposures to PFAS and other chemicals, lead, and heavy metals in tire crumb used in homes, backyards, daycare, playgrounds, and artificial turf fields.

May 8, 2024: On behalf of NCHR, Diana Zuckerman's testimony at the House Small Business Committee explains that FDA regulations save lives and saves patients' financial security and do not interfere with innovation in health care.

NCHR backs FDA's proposed guidance to collect standardized race/ethnicity data in clinical trials, which is crucial for addressing safety and efficacy disparities. We also urge a new category, mandatory implementation, and improved diversity to ensure accurate representation and meaningful efficacy and safety data

NCHR supports CPSC's slip resistance testing proposal for flooring but urges more comprehensive safety standards that also evaluate exposure to dangerous chemicals and heavy metals, such as those in rubber flooring.

May 1, 2024: We strongly support H.R. 6468 which would expedite the removal of water beads from the market to prevent severe injuries and fatalities due to these products.

April 29, 2024: We strongly support today’s FDA's decision to regulate lab-developed tests. Unfortunately, FDA’s final rules has compromised on the critical issue of grandfathering thousands of tests on the already on the market.