Our social media channels provide information and updates about the work happening across the EPA. Our work involves regulating a variety of activities, from rocket launches to labels on cosmetics.

Content on these pages also includes information from our Safer Homes programme, about using and storing household chemicals safely in and around your home.

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We try to respond to private or direct messages within 48 hours.

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• concerns about the EPA’s social media use
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• is not relevant or is inappropriate
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• defames any person or organisation
• has political bias
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We reserve the right to remove any content we believe violates our terms of use. We may also report, block or ban anyone who posts the above content or comments, or who breaches these terms of use.

By joining our online community and engaging with us through social media you are considered to have consented to our terms of use for social media accounts.

Disclaimer

We endeavour to provide you with content that is accurate and reflects the legal requirements. However, the content of our social media channels are intended for informational purposes only. We will not accept any liability for loss or damage suffered by any person or body due to information provided on this site or linked sites.

We do not necessarily endorse a particular person or organisation when we follow, share, retweet, or ‘like’ content from them.

The information on our social media channels are provided on the basis that persons accessing the website undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.