At a Glance: The National Mission to Eliminate Toxins from Our Food, Water and Air

The national mission for eliminating toxins from the food and water supply is a crucial step towards ensuring the health and safety of all Americans. This mission will:

Establish a new branch of the EPA that investigates where and how toxins are entering human bodies and find their ultimate sources in industrial and other processes.

Implement federal regulations to ban — or make safe — processes in industry and elsewhere that are responsible for toxins ultimately entering human bodies.

Offer grants and financial incentives to assist companies in transitioning to toxin-free production and packaging methods.

Invest in research and development of alternative, safe materials for use in food and water processing industries.

Launch national monitoring and compliance programs to ensure adherence to new standards and to track progress in toxin reduction.

The presence of toxins in our food and water supply poses a significant threat to public health. From pesticides in agriculture to chemicals in packaging, numerous harmful substances enter our food, water, air and products we put on our skin. Reducing human exposure to toxins requires an approach that combines regulatory action with support for businesses and consumers.

By banning harmful toxins, the government sets a clear standard for food, water, air, and product safety. Understanding that such a transition can be challenging for producers, the mission includes financial and technical support to help industries adapt. This support is crucial for smaller businesses that might otherwise struggle to meet new requirements.

Investing in research and development is critically important. We must develop safe, sustainable alternatives to current practices, ensuring that eliminating one toxin does not lead to the introduction of another.

The success of this mission also hinges on robust monitoring and compliance mechanisms. These will ensure that the new standards are not only implemented but also effective in reducing toxins in our food and water supply.