Evidence of, 'Forever Chemicals', Found in Children's Products.
A new study has found evidence of a group of chemicals linked to a number of possible health concerns in many products meant for kids.
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'The Independent' reports that previous studies have associated PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with health problems that include cancers.
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'The Independent' reports that previous studies have associated PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with health problems that include cancers.
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PFAS have also been associated with reproductive difficulties and developmental issues in children.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, these chemicals can be found in everything from clothing and cookware to some drinking water.
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, these chemicals can be found in everything from clothing and cookware to some drinking water.
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A new study published on May 4 in the journal 'Environmental Science and Technology' found that they were also detected in many products meant for children.
Out of 93 products tested, 54 contained fluorine, a potential indicator of PFAS.
Of 34 products with environmental certifications like , "non-toxic" and "eco-friendly," , 21 were found to contain fluorine.
'The Independent' reports that scientists still don't know much about PFAS.
What they do know is that PFAS break down incredibly slowly and are known as "forever chemicals" that can persist for generations.
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Last year, the EPA started a multi-year plan to research and regulate PFAS.
I don’t think it should be on individual consumers to have to think about toxic chemicals when they go shopping, Laurel Schaider, environmental chemist and public health researcher at the Silent Spring Institute, via 'The Independent'
