Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure (2003)

Chapter: 2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.

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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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Suggested Citation: "2. A Summary of Dioxin Reports, Assessments, and Regulatory Activity." Institute of Medicine. 2003. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10763.
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