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Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the
Act) on 26 September 2024:

 

1. Review and Impact: Has the Ministry assessed the findings and
implications of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of
California’s decision? What impact, if any, might this have on New
Zealand's current or future water fluoridation policies?

2. Scientific Evaluations: What scientific research has the Ministry
conducted or reviewed concerning the neurotoxic effects of fluoride at the
levels used in New Zealand’s public water systems?

3. Policy Changes: Are there any anticipated changes to national
guidelines or regulations on water fluoridation in response to new
international evidence or the recent U.S. court ruling?

4. Public Health Communications: How is the Ministry currently advising
local health boards and councils in light of this ruling? Are there any
planned communications or consultations on this topic?

5. Future Actions: Does the Ministry plan any further investigations or
actions regarding the safety measures of water fluoridation?

 

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in
any event no later than 24 October 2024, being 20 working days after the
day your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request
by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

 

If you have any queries regarding your request, please feel free to
contact the OIA Services Team on [1][email address]. If any
additional factors come to light which are relevant to your request,
please do not hesitate to contact us so that these can be taken into
account.  

 

Under section 28(3) of the Act you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to
review any decisions made under this request. The Ombudsman may be
contacted by email at: [2][email address] or by calling 0800
802 602.

 

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