Children’s school uniforms included in ‘toxic chemical’ warning as MPs demand action
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School uniforms and household items must be targeted in a new push to phase out toxic "forever chemicals", MPs say in a new report, which says the public is being needlessly exposed to health risks.In a report released today, the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee is calling on ministers to phase out non-essential uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been linked to fertility problems, developmental effects and cancers.The report warns the UK risks falling behind Europe and leaving the public exposed for longer.PFAS - a group of more than 10,000 man-made chemicals - are used in a huge range of items from school uniforms and non-stick pans to firefighting equipment, furniture and medical technologies.
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