Zinc Rich Oil for Flat Tappet Cams

And who do you think told them what to do, Mary Poppins? It was the EPA. The government.
It was $$$$ that do the talking.
Ford Diesel oil is an example of an exception. It meets their specs. The ZDDP in it is higher because they think its needed for some of their engines. No one is telling to them what to do. They decided reducing risk to engine was worth more than reducing risk to cats.