Safety evaluation of substitutes for phosphates in detergents

Abstract The safety of products is of interest and concern to the whole community, but the manufacturer has the primary responsibility. The information given in this paper demonstrates an intent, on the part of a manufacturer, to have safe products. The procedures used to establish product safety have been illustrated, and comments have been made about the time, money, and effort that are entailed. But time and money are not enough; experience, expertise, and interest are also essential. We believe that the need for these elements can best be met by the interchange of knowledge between industrial, governmental, academic, and professional circles.