"It's that time of year again, when children in countries that celebrate Christmas all over the world are dreaming of what awaits them in brightly wrapped packages everything ranging from model cars to plastic building blocks, dolls and so much more. Yet the German Society for Endocrinology, a specialist society for researchers studying the effects of hormones, warns that many children's toys contain endocrine disruptors, which can have a negative impact on metabolic processes, growth, brain development and fertility."
"Endocrine disruptors (EDCs) are chemicals that, even in small quantities, can disrupt the way hormones function, and cause harmful effects. EDCs include plasticizers such as phthalates and bisphenols, which are found in a variety of food packaging. They also include brominated flame retardants, which make plastics less flammable, so-called forever chemicals (PFAS), as well as heavy metals such as cadmium and bromine."
Endocrine disruptors (EDCs) are chemicals that, even in small quantities, can disrupt hormonal function and cause harmful effects. EDCs include phthalates, bisphenols, brominated flame retardants, PFAS, and heavy metals such as cadmium and bromine. These substances appear in toys as well as cosmetics, plastics, paints, textiles, and food packaging. Children face higher risk because their skin and mucous membranes are not fully developed and typical mouthing behavior increases exposure. EDC exposure can negatively affect metabolic processes, growth, brain development, and fertility. The EU identifies EDCs as substances of very high concern, yet EDCs still appear in toys.
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