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EU wheels in ‘forever chemicals’ ban for children’s toys

Photo credit: Sebastian Gollnow / dpa / picture alliance - Brussels says the rules should better protect children from chemicals and online marketplace risks.

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“EU negotiators and member states have hammered out an agreement on how to better protect children from dangerous chemicals and hazardous toys sold online.

While most hazardous substances are already banned, the bloc says action is still needed on certain chemicals that disrupt hormones and damage the nervous, respiratory, or immune systems.

The new rules introduce a ban on PFAS — a group of synthetic chemicals known for their durability and health risks, except in electronic components in toys that are out of reach of children.” …

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