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Miriam Diamond
Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences and the School of the Environment at the University of Toronto, bringing expertise on chemical regulation and environmental health.
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Oct 1, 2025
• 19min
Why is Canada so slow to ban dyes and chemicals that are considered dangerous around the world?
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Miriam Diamond, a University of Toronto professor specializing in environmental health, dives into the controversy surrounding TPO, the chemical found in gel nail polishes. She explains its potential reproductive risks highlighted by the EU's recent ban. The conversation shifts to Canada's contrasting risk-based regulation and the lack of proactive measures. Miriam discusses concerns for salon workers, the effectiveness of safety gear, and the influence of industry lobbying. She advocates for a more precautionary approach to chemical safety in Canada.
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