the royal commission on environmental protection recommends a quick review of untested chemicals to check their safety.



very sensible. very well thought through. very public-spirited.



but 'a spokesman for the uk chemical industries association said: "bringing in a new system only for the uk would be another burden on our manufacturing members and might be another reason why they would shift abroad ... where they would not have to do these tests."'



translation: uk chemical industries association members put profits above safety.