Letter From Jim Gray, Executive Director, The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data
Colleagues,
It is with pride and pleasure that I introduce you to the NEW 2,4-D Task Force Web-Site Landing Page !
The Task Force has been working on the web-page and videos for the past few months, and we are pleased to alert you that they are up and running !
This upgrade was done following the feedback from web-site analytics which helped identify what information the site visitors used and how much time was spent on each page.
The point of this effort is to improve the palatability of the web-site information to the general public, thus increasing our scientific reach and improving their understanding.
The videos are short, and serve to provide background on how the product was discovered, and why it is used.
There are plans for a few additional videos ― one on Forestry is in the works.
We have captured some toxicology talks on tape, and these may be useful.
Additional resource assets will be developed as well.
The basic tenant of the web-site remains ― to archive the sound science behind 2,4-D.
The studies, government decisions, and backgrounders all remain.
The update attempts to translate that science into public understanding and appreciation of what the compound does.
I hope you find the new web-site to be a positive reflection of the work that the Task Force has done over the past few decades.
Please share this widely within your organization.
The site remains at www.24d.org
Regards,
Jim Gray
Executive Director
Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data
james.gray@24d.org
1800-345-5109
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Straight Talk About 2,4-D
2,4-D ( 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid ) is ONE OF THE MOST WIDELY USED SELECTIVE HERBICIDES in North America and world-wide.
Since its discovery in 1945, 2,4-D has had an ENORMOUS IMPACT ON INCREASING WORLD FOOD PRODUCTION while reducing food production costs.
It also enjoys a REMARKABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATORY APPROVAL RECORD in the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa ― in total, more than 100 countries.
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Links
2,4-D Task Force — 2012 08 00 — Straight Talk About 2,4-D Herbicide — Myth Versus Facts ( Reports )
http://www.24d.org/StraightTalk/default.aspx
http://24d.org/StraightTalk/Straight-Talk-August-2012.pdf
Force Of Nature – Reports
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2012 08 10 — Newfoundland — Less Toxic Than Table Salt — Tordon 101 ( Reports )
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2011 08 19 — Letter to the Editor — 65-Year Unblemished Safety Record — Richmond, British Columbia — RESPONSE
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2009 09 28 — Wisdom of Howard Mains — The Most Studied Chemical Ever — Baby-Lobbyists ( Report )
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Links
2,4-D Task Force — 2005 12 01 — What Is 2,4-D ? ( Report )
http://24d.org/backgrounders/body.aspx?pageID=33&contentID=121
http://www.24d.org/background/Backgrounder-What-is-24D-Dec-2005.pdf
Discovery Of 2,4-D In 1945
The original patent on 2,4-D was issued in 1945 to Dr. Franklin D. Jones, a plant physiologist.
Dr. Jones was working with the naturally occurring plant auxin, indole acetic acid ( IAA ).
Since IAA proved too unstable to work effectively, Dr. Jones developed a synthetic version of IAA ― namely 2,4-D.
IAA IS PRESENT IN ALL PLANT MATTER and HUMANS INGEST IT DAILY whenever fruit, vegetables, and cereals are consumed.
Recognizing its importance, in 2004 The Henry Ford organization in Dearborn, Michigan, identified 2,4-D as ONE OF THE 75 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS IN THE PREVIOUS 75 YEARS.
Few discoveries of any variety have done as much to increase food production throughout the world.
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Link
2,4-D Task Force — 2012 07 11 — History Of 2,4-D ( Report )
http://www.24d.org/History/default.aspx
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2000 09 00 — Wisdom of Drysdale — Birth & Development Of 2,4-D — Carleton & Ames ( Report )
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2011 05 26 — TERROR Talk — Quebec Prohibition IRREFUTABLY INVALIDATED ( Report ) — 300 dpi
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2011 07 00 — Environmental Terrorists UNMASKED — 2,4-D Is The Most Hated Pesticide — Agent Orange — Weapons of Terror ( Report )
Improved 2,4-D Web-Site
September 2012
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data
Media Release
Selected and Adapted Excerpts
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data Web-Site – REVISED and EXPANDED
2,4-D Task Force — Home-Page
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data
This organization was established to address the regulatory data requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) and Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency ( PMRA ).
Its role is to fund new scientific research studies stipulated by regulators and submit the findings to the agencies in support of pesticide re-registration and re-evaluation studies.
In an effort to provide the public with the most accurate and up-to-date information, The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data takes the additional step of submitting the research findings to scientific journals for peer review and publication.
As well, given its long history of use, 2,4-D has been WIDELY STUDIED by independent researchers and regulators around the world for decades.
To learn of the history and benefits of 2,4-D, explore this web-site to find out more about the success of a product that has garnered over 65 years of research and evaluation to become the ONE OF THE MOST TRUSTED SELECTIVE HERBICIDES available to consumers, turf managers, farmers, ranchers, and other users wishing to protect their green spaces and crops from undesirable vegetation.
Please go to this REVISED and EXPANDED Web-Site …
Myth About Cancer ―
2,4-D causes cancer. [ WRONG ! ]
Fact ―
After rigorous scientific study over several decades, NOT A SINGLE REGULATORY AGENCY IN THE WORLD mandated with protecting public health IDENTIFIES 2,4-D AS A HUMAN OR ANIMAL CARCINOGEN.
2,4-D has a REMARKABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATORY APPROVAL RECORD.
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Links
2,4-D Task Force — 2012 07 11 — A Systematic Review Of Carcinogenic Outcomes ( Reports )
http://www.24d.org/scientificstudies/body.aspx?pageID=202&contentID=319
http://24d.org/ScientificStudies/CarcinogenicOutcomes.pdf
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2009 11 00 — Wisdom of John J. Holland — No Regulatory Body In The World Classifies 2,4–D As Carcinogen ( Report )
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2009 06 02 — Quebec — Can 2,4-D Affect Human Health ? — Environmentalist Battle — North America Free Trade Agreement ( NAFTA ) ( Report )
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2009 04 15 — Ontario — No Regulatory Body Considers 2,4-D To Be A Human Carcinogen ( Report )
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2009 04 08 — Ontario — Only Bad Science Links 2,4-D To Cancer — Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency System Is Science-Based ( Report )
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Links
2,4-D Task Force — 2008 05 16 — Health Canada Issues Final Decision On 2,4-D ( Reports )
http://24d.org/backgrounders/body.aspx?pageID=30&contentID=261
http://24d.org/govtrev/pmra2008.pdf
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Links
2,4-D Task Force — 2008 05 16 — Health Canada Finds 2,4-D Can Be Used Safely ( Reports )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=111
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/pest/_decisions/rvd2008-11/index-eng.php
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Link
2,4-D Task Force — 2006 04 25 — Reviews by European Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and World Health Organization confirm 2,4-D Not a Health Risk ( Report )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=113
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Link
2,4-D Task Force — 2006 01 01 — Summary Of Expert Panel Reviews Of The Carcinogenicity Potential Of 2,4-D ( Report )
http://24d.org/backgrounders/body.aspx?pageID=30&contentID=122
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Link
2,4-D Task Force — 2005 08 08 — 2,4-D Completes EPA Review Process – Occupational And Residential Risks " Not Of Concern " ( Report )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=114
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Links
2,4-D Task Force — 2005 02 21 — Health Canada’s PMRA Issues Re-Evaluation On Lawn And Turf Uses Of 2,4-D ( Reports )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=115
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/index-eng.php
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Links
2,4-D Task Force — 2005 02 21 — Health Canada’s PMRA Issues Re-Evaluation On Lawn And Turf Uses Of 2,4-D ( Reports )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=115
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/index-eng.php
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Link
2,4-D Task Force — 2004 04 23 — Regulatory Rulings And Expert Panel Reviews Clear The Pesticide 2,4-D ( Report )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=118
Myth About Endocrine Disruption ―
2,4-D is an endocrine disruptor. [ WRONG ! ]
Fact ―
The claim of 2,4-D being an endocrine disruptor is NOT SUPPORTED BY THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE.
There is NO EVIDENCE of cancer in animal tests, NO EVIDENCE of reproductive toxicity, NO EVIDENCE of birth defects, it does not metabolize in the body, it is rapidly excreted, and it is NOT PERSISTENT IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Link
2,4-D Task Force — 2010 00 00 — Evaluation Of Reproductive – Endocrine Endpoints ( Report – Poster )
http://www.24d.org/poster/ReproEndo/default.aspx
Myth About Bans ―
2,4-D is banned in some countries. [ ?!?! ]
Fact ―
2,4-D is registered for use in over 100 countries.
The most recent country to approve its continued sale and use was Sweden in 2011.
In some countries, the market size or product use restrictions do not warrant the cost of maintaining registrations.
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2009 06 17 — Quebec — Dow Suing Because Of Bans — Other Nations That Have Banned 2,4-D — Agent Orange — North America Free Trade Agreement ( NAFTA ) ( Report )
Force Of Nature – Report
Force Of Nature — 2,4-D Herbicide — 2011 02 27 — UPDATE — Disturbingly Bad News — Manufacturers Cannot Justify The Cost Of Registration ( Report )
Myth About By-Standers ―
Pesticide regulators do not consider the potential exposure to by-standers. [ WRONG ! ]
Fact ―
The United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) and other pesticide regulators consider potential exposure to a given pesticide from all sources, including diet, drinking water and contact with treated areas like lawns.
Registration is only granted if the pesticide meets the STRICT HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ), which take all of these areas into consideration.
Myth About Regulatory Decisions ―
Regulatory agencies base their decisions on studies paid for by pesticide companies. [ ?!?! ]
Fact ―
Regulatory decisions regarding 2,4-D are based on an ENORMOUS BODY OF RESEARCH that has been conducted by some 30 independent United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) Good Laboratory Practices ( GLP ) accredited laboratories in concert with studies and reports published in scientific journals as well as other foreign nation and international organization reviews.
EPA carefully reviews all studies for GLP compliance ― AN INTENTIONAL GLP VIOLATION IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW, A FELONY.
After rigorous analysis of the relevant scientific data, expert panels and government agencies mandated with protecting human health and the environment all reach the same conclusion ―
2,4-D IS ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ACCORDING TO LABEL DIRECTIONS.
Any claims or attempts to convince public office holders of anything to the contrary are inaccurate, irresponsible, and simply not supported by the scientific evidence.
For more information on this subject, visit www.24d.org
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Links
2,4-D Task Force — 2006 11 01 — 2,4-D And Industry Good Laboratory Practice " GLP Research " ( Reports )
http://24d.org/backgrounders/body.aspx?pageID=30&contentID=124
http://www.24d.org/background/24D-Backgrounder-GLP.pdf
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data – Link
2,4-D Task Force — Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) – Data Quality Pyramid — Professor Keith R. Solomon — University of Guelph ( Slide Presentation )
http://www.24d.org/presentations/slideshows/glp/default.aspx#q0
For the original copy of this Force Of Nature Report, go to the following link …
Here are previous reports about 2,4-D HERBICIDE, just in case you missed them …
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2012 08 10 — NEWFOUNDLAND — LESS TOXIC THAN TABLE SALT — TORDON 101 ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2011 08 19 — LETTER TO THE EDITOR — 65-YEAR UNBLEMISHED SAFETY RECORD — RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — RESPONSE
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2011 07 27 — LETTER TO THE EDITOR — ROSS — 2,4-D & AGENT ORANGE — COQUITLAM, BRITISH COLUMBIA — RESPONSE
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2011 07 00 — ENVIRONMENTAL TERRORISTS UNMASKED — 2,4-D IS THE MOST HATED PESTICIDE — AGENT ORANGE — WEAPONS OF TERROR ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2011 05 26 — TERROR TALK — QUEBEC PROHIBITION IRREFUTABLY INVALIDATED ( Report ) — 300 dpi
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2011 02 27 — UPDATE — DISTURBINGLY BAD NEWS — MANUFACTURERS CANNOT JUSTIFY THE COST OF REGISTRATION ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 11 00 — WISDOM OF JOHN J. HOLLAND — NO REGULATORY BODY IN THE WORLD CLASSIFIES 2,4–D AS CARCINOGEN ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 09 28 — WISDOM OF HOWARD MAINS — THE MOST STUDIED CHEMICAL EVER — BABY-LOBBYISTS ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 06 17 — QUEBEC — DOW SUING BECAUSE OF BANS — OTHER NATIONS THAT HAVE BANNED 2,4-D — AGENT ORANGE — NORTH AMERICA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ( NAFTA ) ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 06 02 — QUEBEC — CAN 2,4-D AFFECT HUMAN HEALTH ? — ENVIRONMENTALIST BATTLE — NORTH AMERICA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ( NAFTA ) ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 04 29 — QUEBEC — NDP SUCCEEDS IN PUSHING FOR HEARINGS ON 2 4-D — NORTH AMERICA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ( NAFTA ) — JACK LAYTON SPEECH ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 04 15 — ONTARIO — NO REGULATORY BODY CONSIDERS 2,4-D TO BE A HUMAN CARCINOGEN ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 04 08 — ONTARIO — ONLY BAD SCIENCE LINKS 2,4-D TO CANCER — HEALTH CANADA’S PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY SYSTEM IS SCIENCE-BASED ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 03 23 — ONTARIO — COMPREHENSIVE & EXPENSIVE REVIEW OF 2,4-D — FIRE ALL HEALTH CANADA SCIENTISTS ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2000 09 00 — WISDOM OF DRYSDALE — BIRTH & DEVELOPMENT OF 2,4-D — CARLETON & AMES ( Report )
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CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – 2,4-D HERBICIDE – EVALUATIONS & ASSESSMENTS ( Web-Page )
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CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – HERBICIDE ORANGE A.K.A. AGENT ORANGE ( Web-Page )
PESTICIDE BANS ARE A FARCE ( Report )
VICTORIES AGAINST TERRORISTS ! – TREND TOWARDS PESTICIDE BANS HAS STOPPED ( Web-Page )
CARNAGE LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMP GREEN SPACES – WHO WANTS TO LIVE IN #@!!% PEST-INFESTED GARBAGE DUMPS ?!?! ( Web-Page )
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