Citizen Petition from Washington Action for Safe Water

The commenter supports the citizen petition to end water fluoridation, arguing that fluoride should be treated as a drug. They contend that adding it to public water supplies violates informed consent and safety protocols because it is not tailored to individual patients.

A retired water treatment professional and licensed engineer supports the citizen petition. The commenter argues that fluoridation chemicals are drugs added to public water supplies and should be properly regulated by the FDA.

Karen Favazza Spencer supports the citizen petition requesting that the FDA provide a formal determination on the regulatory status of fluoride compounds used in community water fluoridation. She argues that because fluoride is intentionally delivered for disease prevention, the FDA should evaluate its safety, efficacy, and dosage.

Richard Hudon, representing Fluoride Free Canada, supports the citizen petition requesting that the FDA determine the regulatory status of fluoride compounds used in community water fluoridation. He argues that the FDA should clarify how the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act applies to these chemicals, specifically regarding their toxicology and manufacturing standards.

Beth Ottman, a Registered Nurse, supports the Citizen Petition requesting that the FDA provide a substantive written response regarding the regulatory status of fluoride compounds used in community water fluoridation. She argues that because multiple health and public utility organizations identify the purpose of fluoridation as preventing tooth decay, the FDA should clarify how the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act applies to these products.