In a recent statement, the US cotton industry praised the new report from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, which calls for multi-agency research into the potential human health risks of microplastics and synthetics, particularly those from textiles. The National Cotton Council (NCC) also thanked the Trump administration for collaborating with agricultural industry stakeholders while the report was being developed.
Patrick Johnson, Chairman, NCC, says, as this topic is researched further, the Commission ensures about the potential to further underscore the inherent benefits of natural fibers in the items in our daily lives, such as clothing and bedsheets.
NCC also welcomes the Environmental Protection Agency's partnership with food and agricultural stakeholders to build confidence in the EPA’s review procedures for crop protection products, Johnson adds.
