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A new study by the Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals has found that household cleaning wipes may contain harmful chemicals, presenting potential negative effects on the human body.

A new report from Canada has found that products from popular dollar stores may contain hidden harmful chemicals, including in products aimed at children.

Harmful chemicals can be found all over our homes, from children’s toys to food packaging, but a new study suggests even the most remote, untouched parts of the earth have been contaminated with toxic chemicals called PFAS.

The damaging effects of certain phthalates have been documented over many years, and it is well known that young children and pregnant women are particularly at risk of health issues associated with exposure to phthalates.

More than 100 environmental health-focused groups in the US have written to the United States Congress urging them to pass the ‘Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act’ which would prohibit any food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS from being sold nationwide.

The Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) has found in its latest inspection report that out of a sample of 63 toys bought online and tested, 40% contained harmful, restricted substances above allowed limit values.

This week, CHEM Trust and partners launched a brand-new website, ‘Toxic-Free Food Packaging’, all about harmful chemicals in food contact materials (FCMs) and the work we are doing to call for updated EU legislation.

The harmful effects that toxic chemicals have on male fertility are well documented in scientific literature.

Plastic free July is a global movement that encourages people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution by providing resources and ideas to help millions reduce single use plastic waste in their lives.

Perfumes can contain hundreds of different chemicals and in the EU, it is thought more than 2,500 different fragrance ingredients are used in perfumes and perfumed consumer goods.