23 Sep 2024 --- A new wave of research conducted by scientists and European NGOs reveals toxic chemicals, including banned substances, are found in children’s bodies. The findings highlight the presence of hazardous chemicals in everyday consumer products, such as plastic bottles and gift packaging, toys and clothing. A recent study, spearheaded by the Tegengif Foundation in the Netherlands and backed by five European NGOs, uncovered that plastic drinking bottles for children are leaching diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). DIBP, a banned chemical additive of plastics known to disrupt hormones and damage reproductive health, was found to be present in these bottles.
