FRANCE — An investigative report has found traces of harmful chemicals in disposable baby diapers in France.<br /><br />A total of 23 different samples of diapers sold between 2016 and 2018 in France were tested by researchers for toxic chemicals, according to the Safety in Baby Nappies report.<br /><br />As many as 60 different chemicals such as glyphosate, dioxins and PCB-126 were found in the diapers, according to Chemical Watch.<br /> <br />Some of these chemicals are banned in the European Union, according to the Guardian.<br /><br />Anses, the French Agency for food, environmental and occupational health and safety, is cited by the Guardian as saying some chemicals, such as perfume, were purposefully added to the diapers.<br /><br />The report did not specify which diaper brands were found to be have toxic chemicals.<br /><br />Diaper manufacturers were quick to react to the report with Pampers saying their diapers are "safe and always have been."<br /><br />Joone responded by saying the report is alarming and explained that the company had previously published toxicology analysis for its products.<br /><br />Reuters quotes French health Minister Agnes Buzyn, as saying there is "no immediate, serious risk for the health of the child, but it is paramount to take precautions."<br /><br />French Environment Minister Francois de Rugy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire issued a joint statement urging manufacturers to come up with a plan to remove the toxic chemicals from the diapers in the next 15 days, Reuters reports.
