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<p>In 2013, The UK Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and
the Environment (COT) reviewed four research projects on airborne concentrations and
surface deposition of chemical pollutants in the cabins of commercial aircraft, which
had been commissioned by the Department for Transport. The COT concluded that contamination
of cabin air by components and/or combustion products of engine oils, including triaryl
phosphates, does occur and peaks of higher exposure have been recorded during episodes
that lasted for seconds. No further assessments have been commissioned.</p><p>The
Department funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research
(NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human
health, including research into environmental exposure. However, it is not usual practice
to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions. Applications for funding
are subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards made on the
basis of the importance of the topic to patients and health and care services, value
for money and scientific quality.</p>
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