the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine ( the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine ) is seeking advice from CPSC over whether "inherently toxic" organohalen flame retardants can be banned as an entire class. This finding raises red flags because many commonly used flame retardants are linked to health concerns, including endocrine disruption, reproductive problems, cancer, and developmental defects. The chemicals are used in many plastic products, and are linked with several serious health concerns. Pro-ban lobbyists said any partial action would allow manufacturers to swap one toxic chemical out for another. Those arguing against the CPSC said regulation should be on a case-by-case basis. A CPSC committee is set to deliver a report on the classification of organohalogen flame retardants in weekly .
the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine ( the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine ) is seeking advice from CPSC over whether "inherently toxic" organohalen flame retardants can be banned as an entire class. The chemicals are used in many plastic products, and are linked with several serious health concerns. Pro-ban lobbyists said any partial action would allow manufacturers to swap one toxic chemical out for another. Those arguing against the CPSC said regulation should be on a case-by-case basis. A CPSC committee is set to deliver a report on the classification of organohalogen flame retardants in weekly .