Office of Inspector General

Report: EPA's Safer Choice Program Would Benefit from Formal Goals and Additional Oversight

Report #20-P-0203, June 30, 2020

Enhancements in the Safer Choice audit process will ensure that consumers and businesses are purchasing products that are safer for people and the environment.

Report Materials

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Report at a Glance (PDF)(1 pg, 304 K)
Full Report (PDF)(24 pp, 1 MB)
Update: EPA Response to Report (PDF)(2 pp, 246 K)
Update: IG Comment on EPA Response (PDF)(1 pg, 180 K)

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