Dioxins are among the most potent toxic chemicals known.
There is compelling scientific evidence that dioxins can cause cancer and disrupt hormonal, reproductive, and immune systems in people. The developing fetus and breast-feeding infants are particularly sensitive to the harmful effects of dioxins. The U.S. EPA has found increasing evidence that levels of dioxins in our bodies are at or near the levels at which many, if not all, of these effects may occur. Therefore, the levels at which many, if not all, of these effects may occur. Therefore, any additional dioxins in the environment are a significant concern and must be eliminated wherever possible.