Experts manufactures green household products including those billed as ' green ' Found containing volatile organic compounds ( VOCs ) emitted from plants . These are odor - sensitive chemicals that can be inhaled by humans . Experts warned fragranced green products often contained VOCs . Currently manufacturers do not have to specify ingredients in ' fragrance '
Experts analysed 37 household products including those billed as 'green ' Found 156 volatile organic compounds ( VOCs ) emitted from items . These are cancer-causing chemicals that can be inhaled by humans . Experts warned fragranced green products often contained VOCs . Currently companies do not have to list ingredients in 'fragrance '